Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Shares Sold by Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC

Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC cut its stake in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 9.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 243,935 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 24,738 shares during the quarter. Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC owned approximately 0.18% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $3,879,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund purchased a new stake in Vishay Intertechnology during the 1st quarter worth approximately $925,000. Live Oak Private Wealth LLC boosted its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 30.9% in the first quarter. Live Oak Private Wealth LLC now owns 287,852 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $4,577,000 after acquiring an additional 67,883 shares during the last quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 79.3% during the first quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 25,399 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $404,000 after purchasing an additional 11,236 shares in the last quarter. Sowell Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology during the first quarter worth approximately $177,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC raised its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 300.4% in the 1st quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 75,806 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $1,205,000 after purchasing an additional 56,875 shares during the last quarter. 93.66% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Vishay Intertechnology

In other news, Director Michael J. Cody acquired 3,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 11th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $16.12 per share, for a total transaction of $56,420.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 60,169 shares in the company, valued at approximately $969,924.28. This trade represents a 6.18% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Roy Shoshani bought 10,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 13th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $14.95 per share, for a total transaction of $149,500.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president now directly owns 106,550 shares in the company, valued at $1,592,922.50. The trade was a 10.36% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders have purchased a total of 16,750 shares of company stock worth $253,568 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 8.32% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Vishay Intertechnology from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Saturday, May 10th.

Vishay Intertechnology Price Performance

NYSE VSH traded down $0.02 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $15.94. 817,684 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,845,676. The company has a market capitalization of $2.16 billion, a PE ratio of -32.53 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 2.80 and a quick ratio of 1.79. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $10.35 and a 52-week high of $24.69. The firm's 50-day moving average is $14.34 and its 200-day moving average is $15.62.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 7th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.03). Vishay Intertechnology had a positive return on equity of 1.46% and a negative net margin of 2.28%. The business had revenue of $715.24 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $713.50 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.22 earnings per share. The business's revenue was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts forecast that Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. will post 0.53 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 27th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 18th were issued a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, June 18th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.51%. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio is presently -81.63%.

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.