Cambiar Investors LLC Makes New $13.17 Million Investment in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

Cambiar Investors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 777,627 shares of the semiconductor company's stock, valued at approximately $13,173,000. Cambiar Investors LLC owned about 0.57% of Vishay Intertechnology at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of VSH. Quantbot Technologies LP lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 89.7% in the 3rd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 100,864 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,907,000 after purchasing an additional 47,700 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 2,673,088 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $50,548,000 after purchasing an additional 66,268 shares during the last quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the 3rd quarter valued at about $788,000. Systematic Financial Management LP lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 15.1% in the 3rd quarter. Systematic Financial Management LP now owns 1,388,337 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $26,253,000 after purchasing an additional 182,212 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bernzott Capital Advisors lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 27.9% in the 4th quarter. Bernzott Capital Advisors now owns 363,629 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $6,160,000 after purchasing an additional 79,214 shares during the last quarter. 93.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Performance

VSH traded up $0.93 on Friday, hitting $18.68. 2,105,789 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,727,069. The company has a 50 day moving average of $17.11 and a 200-day moving average of $18.10. The company has a quick ratio of 1.85, a current ratio of 2.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.54 billion, a PE ratio of -77.84 and a beta of 1.12. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $14.95 and a 12-month high of $24.68.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio is presently -166.67%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vishay Intertechnology

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 20,359 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.71, for a total transaction of $340,198.89. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 32,957 shares of the company's stock, valued at $550,711.47. This represents a 38.19 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 8.14% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently weighed in on the company. StockNews.com downgraded Vishay Intertechnology from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Vishay Intertechnology in a report on Monday, December 16th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $19.00 target price for the company.

Vishay Intertechnology Profile

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company operates through Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs), Diodes, Optoelectronic Components, Resistors, Inductors, and Capacitors segments.