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Vishay Precision Group, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 12 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 17.6% year over year: Net revenues were $84.4 million, up 17.6% year over year and 4.7% sequentially. Management described the start to fiscal 2026 this way. Source
  • Sensors revenue up 23.1%: Sensors revenue was $33.3 million, up 23.1% year over year and 9.6% sequentially, on higher precision resistor sales in Test and Measurement. Source
  • Humanoid robotics orders reached $1.0 million: Humanoid robotics orders were $1.0 million in the first quarter. Initial engineering discussions are under way with a fourth humanoid developer. Source
  • Book-to-bill of 1.21: Bookings were $102.1 million, up 25.5% sequentially. Consolidated book-to-bill was 1.21, with all three segments above 1.0. Source
  • Third-highest bookings level in history: Management said bookings reached the third-highest quarterly level in the company's history. Source
  • Operating cash flow was negative: Net cash used in operating activities was $0.6 million, against $5.2 million provided a year earlier. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as operating cash less capital expenditures. Source
  • Profitability reflects investments: Management said quarterly profitability reflects deliberate investments in the new operating model and growth initiatives, which it expects to bring operating leverage over time. Source

“We delivered an excellent start to fiscal 2026 , with revenue growing 4.7% sequentially and 17.6% year over year.”

Ziv Shoshani, Chief Executive Officer of VPG

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenues Sourcesecond quarter of fiscal 2026$85 million to $90 millionNew
Bookings growth from business development initiativesfiscal 202620% year-over-year
Cost reductionsfiscal 2026Approximately $6 million

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: A second-quarter revenue range was given in this release. Source
  • New: A revised target model was announced, reflecting accelerated organic top-line growth. No figures were given. Source
  • New: A new organizational structure is now in place, per management. Source
  • New: Adjusted non-GAAP measures now exclude share-based compensation expense, starting in fiscal 2026. Prior periods were recast. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 17.6% year over year: Net revenues were $84.4 million, up 17.6% year over year and 4.7% sequentially. Management described the start to fiscal 2026 this way. Source
  • GAAP loss per share narrowed: GAAP net loss attributable to VPG stockholders was $(0.3) million, or $(0.02) per diluted share, against $(0.9) million, or $(0.07), a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS flat at $0.07: Adjusted net earnings were $0.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, the same as a year earlier. Source
  • Operating margin turned positive: GAAP operating margin was 0.4%, against (0.1)% a year earlier. Adjusted operating margin was 1.9%, unchanged from a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $5.9 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $5.9 million, a 7.0% margin, against $5.7 million and a 7.9% margin a year earlier. Source
  • Second-quarter revenue range given: Management expects second-quarter net revenues of $85 million to $90 million at constant first-quarter exchange rates. Source

Segments and revenue by business

  • Sensors revenue up 23.1%: Sensors revenue was $33.3 million, up 23.1% year over year and 9.6% sequentially, on higher precision resistor sales in Test and Measurement. Source
  • Sensors margin rose to 34.8%: Sensors adjusted gross margin was 34.8%, up from 30.8% a year earlier and 28.5% in the fourth quarter. Management cited volume, product mix and manufacturing efficiencies. Source
  • Weighing Solutions revenue up 14.4%: Weighing Solutions revenue was $30.2 million, up 14.4% year over year, mainly on medical applications and industrial weighing. Up 9.0% sequentially. Source
  • Measurement Systems revenue up 14.0%: Measurement Systems revenue was $20.8 million, up 14.0% year over year, mainly on AMS. Down 7.3% sequentially. Source
  • Measurement margin at 52.6%: Measurement Systems gross margin was 52.6%, against 50.3% a year earlier and 52.8% in the fourth quarter. The sequential decline was tied to lower volume and wage increases. Source

“Given current bookings trends and backlog, we are positive about our business environment for 2026.”

Ziv Shoshani, Chief Executive Officer of VPG

Products and end markets

  • Sensors demand across several markets: Management cited demand across semiconductor equipment, data centers, avionics, military and space, and select industrial markets for Sensors bookings growth. Source
  • Humanoid robotics orders reached $1.0 million: Humanoid robotics orders were $1.0 million in the first quarter. Initial engineering discussions are under way with a fourth humanoid developer. Source
  • Steel sales lower, AMS higher: Measurement Systems revenue fell sequentially on lower Steel sales, which offset higher AMS sales. Source

Costs, margins and currency

  • Weighing margin hit by mix and fixed costs: Weighing Solutions gross margin was 34.2%, down from adjusted 37.8% a year earlier. Management cited unfavorable product mix and higher manufacturing and fixed costs. Source
  • Sensors costs offset by currency and personnel: Sensors margin gains were partly offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and higher personnel costs, per management. Source
  • Share-based compensation now excluded from adjusted: Share-based compensation was $0.8 million, against $0.5 million a year earlier. It is shown as a separate line in the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation. Source

“Profitability in the quarter reflects deliberate investments to support our new operating model and growth initiatives, which we expect to drive improved operating leverage over time.”

Ziv Shoshani, Chief Executive Officer of VPG

Demand and the order book

  • Book-to-bill of 1.21: Bookings were $102.1 million, up 25.5% sequentially. Consolidated book-to-bill was 1.21, with all three segments above 1.0. Source
  • Third-highest bookings level in history: Management said bookings reached the third-highest quarterly level in the company's history. Source
  • Sensors bookings up 29.0%: Sensors bookings grew 29.0% sequentially, with a segment book-to-bill of 1.36. Source
  • Weighing bookings up 16.8%: Weighing Solutions bookings grew 16.8% sequentially, with a book-to-bill of 1.09. Source
  • Measurement bookings up 32.3%: Measurement Systems bookings grew 32.3% sequentially, with a book-to-bill of 1.15. Source

Cash, balance sheet and capital spending

  • Operating cash flow was negative: Net cash used in operating activities was $0.6 million, against $5.2 million provided a year earlier. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as operating cash less capital expenditures. Source
  • Cash balance declined: Cash and cash equivalents were $82.5 million at April 4, 2026, down from $87.4 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Capital spending rose: Capital expenditures were $3.1 million, up from $1.5 million a year earlier. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Revised target model announced: Management announced a revised target model. It reflects accelerated organic top-line growth, supported by business development, commercial execution and investment in the new organization. Source
  • Profitability reflects investments: Management said quarterly profitability reflects deliberate investments in the new operating model and growth initiatives, which it expects to bring operating leverage over time. Source
  • Key initiatives under way: Management said it is executing key initiatives aimed at accelerated growth and operational excellence. Source

People and leadership

  • New organization now in place: Management said the new organizational structure is now in place. Source
  • Non-GAAP change tied to executive hires: The change to adjusted measures follows recent organizational changes, including senior executive hires, per the company. Source
  • Equity incentives expanded for retention: Equity-based incentive programs were expanded to attract and retain key talent, according to the release. Source

Coming up, as management said on 12 May 2026

  • Humanoid engineering talks continue: Initial engineering discussions are under way with a fourth humanoid developer. No timing was given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Consolidated book-to-bill Source1.21
Sensors book-to-bill Source1.36
Weighing Solutions book-to-bill Source1.09
Measurement Systems book-to-bill Source1.15
Consolidated gross margin Source39.0%
Sensors gross margin Source34.8%
Weighing Solutions gross margin Source34.2%
Measurement Systems gross margin Source52.6%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Weighing Solutions margin fell on product mix and higher manufacturing and fixed costs. Source
  • External: Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates offset part of the Sensors margin gain. Source
  • Demand: Lower Steel sales reduced Measurement Systems revenue sequentially. Source
  • Operational: Measurement Systems sequential margin decline reflected lower volume and wage increases. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The prior release said Sensors sales would rise from the second quarter. This release does not restate the timing.
  • Ahead: Management said 2025 growth-initiative orders reached $37.8 million, exceeding the $30 million target.
  • Not stated: The range was $74 million to $80 million at constant fourth-quarter exchange rates. Reported first-quarter revenue was $84.4 million.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.