Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Holdings Lifted by Bragg Financial Advisors Inc

Bragg Financial Advisors Inc grew its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 42.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,108,069 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after buying an additional 327,675 shares during the period. Bragg Financial Advisors Inc owned 0.82% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $18,771,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in VSH. Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology during the fourth quarter worth $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its stake in 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 buying an additional 1,989 shares during the last quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 819.2% in the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 3,980 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $67,000 after buying an additional 3,547 shares during the period. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 351.1% during 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 period. Finally, Manchester Capital Management LLC increased its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% during the fourth 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 last quarter. 93.66% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the business'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 completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 76,468 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,290,779.84. The trade was a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 8.14% of the stock is owned by company 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 stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,716,086. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $15.85 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $16.82. 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 $1.53 billion, a P/E ratio of -46.90 and a beta of 1.06. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $10.35 and a 1 year high of $24.69.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 13th were issued a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 13th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.55%. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio is presently -166.67%.

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.