Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $139.34 Million Stock Holdings in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lessened its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 3.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 8,225,566 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 316,870 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 6.06% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $139,341,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 34.5% during the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 5,077,379 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $86,011,000 after acquiring an additional 1,301,383 shares during the period. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 44.1% during the 4th quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 115,764 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,959,000 after purchasing an additional 35,413 shares during the period. Dean Investment Associates LLC raised its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 36.3% during the 4th quarter. Dean Investment Associates LLC now owns 209,511 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $3,549,000 after purchasing an additional 55,781 shares during the period. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board purchased a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the fourth quarter valued at $176,000. Finally, Mariner LLC boosted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 15.7% in the fourth quarter. Mariner LLC now owns 57,568 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $975,000 after buying an additional 7,815 shares during the period. 93.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, StockNews.com downgraded Vishay Intertechnology from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Wednesday.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 4th. The shares were 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. This represents a 26.22 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 8.32% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 3.0 %

NYSE VSH traded up $0.39 on Thursday, reaching $13.38. The stock had a trading volume of 248,744 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,739,155. The company has a current ratio of 2.70, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $10.35 and a 1 year high of $24.69. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $14.76 and a 200 day moving average price of $16.47. The company has a market capitalization of $1.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -55.79 and a beta of 1.06.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The company 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 2.99%. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is -166.67%.

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.