What Happened?
Shares of semiconductor manufacturer Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) jumped 1.7% in the morning session after the broader semiconductor sector rallied, lifted by growing optimism around artificial intelligence (AI) and positive industry news.
The positive mood was partly sparked by reports that Samsung Electronics passed Nvidia's qualification tests for its high-bandwidth memory chips, a key part for AI systems. This news helped boost the entire chip sector. The move was part of a larger trend where demand linked to AI has been lifting semiconductor stocks around the world, pushing several global stock indexes to new highs. Investors chased chipmaker stocks higher as the excitement around AI continued to build.
After the initial pop the shares cooled down to $15.40, up 0.2% from previous close.
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What Is The Market Telling Us
Vishay Intertechnology’s shares are quite volatile and have had 19 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today’s move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business.
The previous big move we wrote about was 5 days ago when the stock gained 3.1% after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company launched what it claimed was the industry's first series of automotive-grade ceramic capacitors with a Y1 safety rating designed for electric vehicles (EVs).
These new components, called the SMDY1 Automotive Series, are designed for the demanding environment of EVs. Their main job is to suppress and filter out electromagnetic interference, which is unwanted electronic noise, in critical systems like on-board chargers, traction inverters, and battery management systems. The capacitors are notable for being the first of their kind in a surface-mount casing, a key feature for modern electronics manufacturing. This innovation helps ensure the reliability and safety of EV electronics, particularly in high-humidity conditions, positioning Vishay to capitalize on the expanding electric vehicle market.
Vishay Intertechnology is down 7.7% since the beginning of the year, and at $15.40 per share, it is trading 20.7% below its 52-week high of $19.41 from December 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Vishay Intertechnology’s shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,032.
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