Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Shares Sold by Fisher Asset Management LLC

Fisher Asset Management LLC trimmed its position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 5.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,515,576 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 157,512 shares during the period. Fisher Asset Management LLC owned approximately 1.85% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $42,614,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Quantbot Technologies LP boosted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 89.7% in the 3rd quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP now owns 100,864 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $1,907,000 after purchasing an additional 47,700 shares in the last quarter. Kovack Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Vishay Intertechnology in the third quarter worth about $788,000. Systematic Financial Management LP grew its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 15.1% during the third quarter. Systematic Financial Management LP now owns 1,388,337 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $26,253,000 after acquiring an additional 182,212 shares during the last quarter. Bernzott Capital Advisors increased its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 27.9% during the fourth quarter. Bernzott Capital Advisors now owns 363,629 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $6,160,000 after acquiring an additional 79,214 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Verition Fund Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $906,000. 93.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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Vishay Intertechnology Stock Performance

Shares of Vishay Intertechnology stock traded down $0.10 on Thursday, reaching $17.32. 492,022 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,815,893. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $17.21 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -72.15 and a beta of 1.13. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a twelve month low of $14.95 and a twelve month high of $24.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 2.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 13th will be issued a $0.10 dividend. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.31%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -166.67%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

VSH has been the topic of several research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Vishay Intertechnology in a research report on Monday, December 16th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $19.00 target price on the stock. StockNews.com raised shares of Vishay Intertechnology from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, February 27th.

Insider Transactions at Vishay Intertechnology

In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,290,779.84. The trade was a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 8.14% of the company's stock.

Vishay Intertechnology 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.