UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Buys 32,304 Shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its stake in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 15.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 237,607 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after buying an additional 32,304 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned 0.17% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $4,025,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of VSH. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% in the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,710 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 1,989 shares in the last quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 46,193 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $783,000 after acquiring an additional 2,190 shares in the last quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. raised its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 23.6% in the 4th quarter. Stratos Wealth Partners LTD. now owns 38,397 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $650,000 after acquiring an additional 7,330 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue raised its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 35.5% in the 4th quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 193,996 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $3,286,000 after acquiring an additional 50,813 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Live Oak Private Wealth LLC grew its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 4.2% in the 4th quarter. Live Oak Private Wealth LLC now owns 219,969 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $3,726,000 after buying an additional 8,933 shares during the last quarter. 93.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 3.0%

Shares of NYSE:VSH traded up $0.44 on Friday, hitting $15.16. 811,264 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,809,224. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $10.35 and a 52 week high of $24.69. 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 50 day simple moving average of $13.22 and a 200-day simple moving average of $15.89. The company has a market cap of $2.05 billion, a PE ratio of -63.17 and a beta of 1.09.

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 7th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.03) EPS for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.03). Vishay Intertechnology had a positive return on equity of 3.06% and a negative net margin of 1.06%. The company had revenue of $715.24 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $713.50 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.22 earnings per share. Vishay Intertechnology's revenue was down 4.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts expect that Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. will post 0.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 18th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 18th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.64%. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -81.63%.

Insider Activity at Vishay Intertechnology

In other news, EVP Roy Shoshani bought 10,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 13th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $14.95 per share, with a total value of $149,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 106,550 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,592,922.50. This trade represents a 10.36% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO David Mcconnell bought 2,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, May 12th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $14.69 per share, for a total transaction of $29,380.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 53,501 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $785,929.69. The trade was a 3.88% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders have acquired 13,000 shares of company stock valued at $193,280 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 8.32% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Wall Street Zen cut Vishay Intertechnology from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Saturday, May 10th.

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.