Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 7.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 16,626,430 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,224,112 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. owned about 12.24% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $281,652,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in VSH. Wealthfront Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the fourth quarter worth approximately $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% during the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,710 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 1,989 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc grew its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 351.1% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,376 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $74,000 after acquiring an additional 3,406 shares during the last quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% in the fourth quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 7,175 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $122,000 after acquiring an additional 6,030 shares during the period. Finally, Matrix Trust Co increased its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 660.1% in the fourth quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 10,018 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $170,000 after acquiring an additional 8,700 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.66% of the company's stock.
Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 22.3 %
VSH traded up $2.36 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $12.93. The stock had a trading volume of 7,447,285 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,685,170. The company has a current ratio of 2.70, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The company has a market capitalization of $1.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -53.88 and a beta of 1.06. The stock's 50 day moving average is $16.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $17.11. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a one year low of $10.35 and a one year high of $24.69.
Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 13th were paid a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 13th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.09%. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is -166.67%.
Insider Activity at Vishay Intertechnology
In related news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total value of $458,730.88. Following the sale, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares in the company, valued at $1,290,779.84. This represents a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 8.14% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of research analysts recently issued reports on VSH shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. assumed coverage on Vishay Intertechnology in a report on Monday, December 16th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $19.00 price target on the stock. StockNews.com raised shares of Vishay Intertechnology from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 18th.
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Vishay Intertechnology Company Profile
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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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