Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Shares Sold by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reduced its stake in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 3.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,225,566 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 316,870 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned approximately 6.06% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $139,341,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VSH. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 7.9% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 16,626,430 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $281,652,000 after purchasing an additional 1,224,112 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $143,719,000. First Trust Advisors LP raised its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 34.5% in the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 5,077,379 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $86,011,000 after purchasing an additional 1,301,383 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 9.3% during the 4th 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 period. Finally, Principal Financial Group Inc. boosted its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 4.6% during the 4th quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,691,437 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $45,593,000 after purchasing an additional 117,692 shares during the period. 93.66% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

Insider Activity

In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of Vishay Intertechnology stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total value of $458,730.88. Following the transaction, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,290,779.84. The trade was a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 8.32% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Vishay Intertechnology Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:VSH traded up $0.31 during trading on Monday, reaching $13.21. The company had a trading volume of 1,353,186 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,748,269. The firm's fifty day moving average is $14.99 and its 200 day moving average is $16.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a current ratio of 2.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.79 billion, a PE ratio of -55.04 and a beta of 1.06. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $10.35 and a twelve month high of $24.69.

Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th were paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.03%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is currently -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.