Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Shares Sold by LSV Asset Management

LSV Asset Management trimmed its stake in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 58.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 254,546 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 356,660 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management owned about 0.19% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $4,312,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Vishay Intertechnology

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total transaction of $458,730.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,290,779.84. This trade represents a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The sale 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 insiders.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 3.3 %

Vishay Intertechnology stock traded up $0.36 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $11.26. 2,035,178 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,716,086. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 2.70 and a quick ratio of 1.73. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $10.35 and a fifty-two week high of $24.69. The company's fifty day moving average price is $15.85 and its 200-day moving average price is $16.82. The company has a market cap of $1.53 billion, a PE ratio of -46.90 and a beta of 1.06.

Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders 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 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.55%. 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.