Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) Hits New 1-Year Low - Should You Sell?

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as low as $13.50 and last traded at $13.68, with a volume of 985599 shares. The stock had previously closed at $15.93.

Analyst Ratings Changes

VSH has been the subject of several recent research reports. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Vishay Intertechnology from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 18th. 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 price objective for the company.

Vishay Intertechnology Price Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 2.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The stock has a market cap of $1.44 billion, a P/E ratio of -44.15 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $16.71 and a 200 day moving average price of $17.18.

Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th were paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.78%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is -166.67%.

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Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total transaction of $458,730.88. Following the sale, the chairman now directly owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,290,779.84. This trade represents a 26.22 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 8.14% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vishay Intertechnology

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Atria Investments Inc lifted its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 18,790 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $318,000 after purchasing an additional 590 shares in the last quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 6.4% in the fourth quarter. Coldstream Capital Management Inc. now owns 11,090 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $188,000 after buying an additional 663 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 3.7% during the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 20,010 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $339,000 after acquiring an additional 714 shares during the last quarter. Somerset Trust Co boosted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 10.4% during the fourth quarter. Somerset Trust Co now owns 12,253 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $208,000 after acquiring an additional 1,152 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. grew its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 104,986 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,778,000 after acquiring an additional 1,767 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.66% of the company's stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Company 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.