CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co Acquires 35,413 Shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co boosted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 44.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 115,764 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after buying an additional 35,413 shares during the quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co owned approximately 0.09% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $1,959,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 7.9% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 16,626,430 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $281,652,000 after acquiring an additional 1,224,112 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Vishay Intertechnology during the fourth quarter valued at about $143,719,000. American Century Companies Inc. grew its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 9.3% in the fourth quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 3,838,847 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $65,030,000 after purchasing an additional 325,859 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 4.6% in the fourth quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,691,437 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $45,593,000 after purchasing an additional 117,692 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 26.9% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,169,246 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $36,747,000 after buying an additional 459,252 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.66% of the company's stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Down 0.2 %

VSH stock opened at $12.91 on Monday. The firm's fifty day moving average is $15.11 and its 200 day moving average is $16.55. The firm has a market cap of $1.75 billion, a PE ratio of -53.79 and a beta of 1.06. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a one year low of $10.35 and a one year high of $24.69. 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 Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 13th were given a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 13th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.10%. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -166.67%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

Insider Transactions at Vishay Intertechnology

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total value of $458,730.88. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,290,779.84. This represents a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 8.32% of the company's stock.

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.

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