Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Position Trimmed by Royce & Associates LP

Royce & Associates LP lowered its position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 1.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,483,642 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 38,925 shares during the quarter. Royce & Associates LP owned 1.83% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $42,073,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. GSA Capital Partners LLP purchased a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology during the 3rd quarter worth about $426,000. Quest Partners LLC grew its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 4,009,500.0% during the third quarter. Quest Partners LLC now owns 40,096 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $758,000 after buying an additional 40,095 shares during the period. Intech Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the third quarter worth $818,000. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 17.0% in the 3rd quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,709,994 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $32,336,000 after acquiring an additional 248,741 shares during the period. Finally, Meridian Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology during the 3rd quarter valued at $207,000. 93.66% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have commented on VSH shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Vishay Intertechnology in a research report on Monday, December 16th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $19.00 price objective on the stock. StockNews.com upgraded Vishay Intertechnology from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday.

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Vishay Intertechnology Stock Down 0.5 %

Vishay Intertechnology stock traded down $0.10 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $17.24. 1,935,363 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,473,177. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $14.95 and a 1 year high of $24.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 2.70 and a quick ratio of 1.73. The firm has a market cap of $2.34 billion, a P/E ratio of -71.81 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $17.23 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.57.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 13th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.32%. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -166.67%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,290,779.84. This trade represents a 26.22 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 8.14% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

About Vishay Intertechnology

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.