AlphaQuest LLC cut its position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 94.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,199 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 37,897 shares during the quarter. AlphaQuest LLC's holdings in Vishay Intertechnology were worth $37,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Quantbot Technologies LP lifted its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 89.7% during the 3rd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 100,864 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,907,000 after purchasing an additional 47,700 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 2,673,088 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $50,548,000 after buying an additional 66,268 shares during the last quarter. Systematic Financial Management LP raised its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 15.1% in the 3rd quarter. Systematic Financial Management LP now owns 1,388,337 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $26,253,000 after acquiring an additional 182,212 shares during the period. Bernzott Capital Advisors lifted its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 27.9% during the fourth quarter. Bernzott Capital Advisors now owns 363,629 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $6,160,000 after acquiring an additional 79,214 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Verition Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the third quarter valued at approximately $906,000. 93.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research analysts have commented on the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Vishay Intertechnology in a report on Monday, December 16th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $19.00 price objective on the stock. StockNews.com raised Vishay Intertechnology from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, March 18th.
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Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 20,359 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.71, for a total transaction of $340,198.89. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now owns 32,957 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $550,711.47. This trade represents a 38.19 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 8.14% of the company's stock.
Vishay Intertechnology Price Performance
Shares of Vishay Intertechnology stock traded up $0.49 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $17.35. 1,355,152 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,508,314. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $17.25 and its 200-day moving average price is $17.52. The stock has a market cap of $2.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -72.30 and a beta of 1.13. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $14.95 and a 12 month high of $24.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a current ratio of 2.70.
Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 13th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 13th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.31%. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio is currently -166.67%.
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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