Sidoti Reduces Earnings Estimates for Vishay Precision Group

Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE:VPG) – Investment analysts at Sidoti dropped their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Vishay Precision Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, August 6th. Sidoti analyst J. Franzreb now anticipates that the scientific and technical instruments company will post earnings per share of $0.25 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.34. The consensus estimate for Vishay Precision Group’s current full-year earnings is $0.97 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Vishay Precision Group’s Q3 2027 earnings at $0.42 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.72 EPS and Q2 2028 earnings at $0.85 EPS.

Vishay Precision Group (NYSE:VPG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.19 by ($0.15). The firm had revenue of $83.94 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $87.44 million. Vishay Precision Group had a return on equity of 1.77% and a net margin of 1.20%.

VPG has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Vishay Precision Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Vishay Precision Group from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Vishay Precision Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 16th. Lake Street Capital increased their price objective on shares of Vishay Precision Group from $54.00 to $98.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, B. Riley Financial cut their target price on shares of Vishay Precision Group from $109.00 to $105.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Vishay Precision Group presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $82.33.

Vishay Precision Group Stock Performance

NYSE VPG opened at $68.07 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $905.30 million, a P/E ratio of 226.90, a P/E/G ratio of 3.77 and a beta of 1.46. Vishay Precision Group has a 1-year low of $26.13 and a 1-year high of $151.78. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 4.47 and a quick ratio of 2.97. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $117.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $78.42.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vishay Precision Group

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Vishay Precision Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $7,042,000. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in Vishay Precision Group during the second quarter valued at $977,000. Andar Capital Management HK Ltd bought a new stake in Vishay Precision Group during the second quarter valued at $45,000,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Vishay Precision Group during the second quarter worth $657,000. Finally, Regent Peak Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vishay Precision Group during the second quarter worth $307,000. 87.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Vishay Precision Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Vishay Precision Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: VPG reported second-quarter revenue of $83.9 million, up 11.7% year over year. Bookings reached approximately $95.5 million, producing a 1.14 book-to-bill ratio and supporting backlog growth. VPG Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited record precision-resistor orders tied to AI semiconductors and data centers, along with a vendor nomination from an initial humanoid-robotics customer that could support a production ramp in the second half of 2026. The company said full-year organic revenue growth could exceed its prior 8%-10% target. VPG Q2 Earnings Call Balances AI Demand With Margin Pressure
• Positive Sentiment: VPG expects approximately $6 million in cost savings during 2026, part of a broader $20 million three-year reduction program. B. Riley maintained a Buy rating despite lowering its price target from $109 to $105. VPG Expects Q3 Revenue and Cost Savings
• Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue guidance is $84 million to $89 million, broadly near the $88.2 million consensus estimate, but includes seasonal pressure in European operations. VPG Q2 Earnings Miss Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted EPS was $0.04, below the $0.19 consensus estimate, while revenue also missed expectations of $87.4 million. VPG posted a $1.7 million net loss versus a year-earlier profit, and adjusted EBITDA fell to $5.5 million from $8.4 million.
• Negative Sentiment: Gross margin declined to 38.6% from 40.7%, and adjusted operating margin fell to 1.7% from 5.4%. Unfavorable foreign exchange reduced profits by about $3.3 million, while ERP-related supply-chain delays postponed roughly $3 million of steel-systems shipments.

Vishay Precision Group Company Profile

Vishay Precision Group (NYSE: VPG) specializes in the design, manufacture and calibration of precision sensors, instrumentation and measurement systems used in a broad range of applications. Its product portfolio includes load cells, tension links, weighing modules, torque transducers, digital indicators and data acquisition systems. These solutions serve critical requirements for accuracy, reliability and repeatability in sectors such as industrial automation, test and measurement, medical devices, food and beverage processing, aerospace and defense.

The company traces its roots to the sensor and measurement division of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc, from which it was spun off as an independent public company in March 2016.