James Investment Research Inc. Reduces Stock Holdings in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

James Investment Research Inc. lowered its position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 57.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 22,628 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 30,833 shares during the quarter. James Investment Research Inc.'s holdings in Vishay Intertechnology were worth $428,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Matrix Trust Co purchased a new position in Vishay Intertechnology during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV grew its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 173.9% in the second quarter. Massmutual Trust Co. FSB ADV now owns 1,367 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 868 shares during the last quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc increased its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 122.5% in the 1st quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 1,424 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 784 shares during the period. Headlands Technologies LLC lifted its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 95.7% during the 1st quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC now owns 1,583 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 774 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EntryPoint Capital LLC grew its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 1,366.2% in the 1st quarter. EntryPoint Capital LLC now owns 1,950 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 1,817 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.66% of the company's stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Down 0.1 %

NYSE:VSH traded down $0.01 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $16.95. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,687,933 shares, compared to its average volume of 897,665. The company has a quick ratio of 1.98, a current ratio of 2.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $16.88 and a 1 year high of $24.72. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $18.39 and a 200-day moving average of $21.06. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.32 billion, a PE ratio of 13.78 and a beta of 1.09.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 7th. The semiconductor company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $741.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $754.71 million. Vishay Intertechnology had a net margin of 5.48% and a return on equity of 8.72%. The company's revenue was down 16.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.68 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. will post 0.72 earnings per share for the current year.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 26th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 10th were given a $0.10 dividend. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.36%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, September 10th. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is 32.52%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Vishay Intertechnology from $24.00 to $22.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 8th.

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.