Alliancebernstein L.P. Sells 103,841 Shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

Alliancebernstein L.P. reduced its stake in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 40.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 150,900 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 103,841 shares during the period. Alliancebernstein L.P. owned 0.11% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $2,556,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new position in Vishay Intertechnology during the fourth quarter worth $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% in the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,710 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 1,989 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc increased its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 351.1% during the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,376 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $74,000 after acquiring an additional 3,406 shares during the period. Manchester Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% during the fourth quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 7,175 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $122,000 after buying an additional 6,030 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Matrix Trust Co raised its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 660.1% in the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 10,018 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $170,000 after acquiring an additional 8,700 shares in the last quarter. 93.66% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com raised Vishay Intertechnology from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, March 18th.

Insider Activity

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total value of $458,730.88. Following the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,290,779.84. This represents a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 8.14% of the company's stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 3.3 %

NYSE VSH traded up $0.36 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $11.26. 2,035,178 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,716,086. The company's 50-day moving average is $15.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is $16.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a current ratio of 2.70. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a one year low of $10.35 and a one year high of $24.69. The company has a market capitalization of $1.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -46.90 and a beta of 1.06.

Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th were given a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -166.67%.

Vishay Intertechnology Company 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.