UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Increases Stock Position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 15.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor 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 about 0.17% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $4,025,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in VSH. Wealthfront Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. boosted its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% during 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 during the last quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 819.2% during the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 3,980 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $67,000 after acquiring an additional 3,547 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc grew its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 351.1% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,376 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $74,000 after acquiring an additional 3,406 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Manchester Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% in the fourth quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 7,175 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $122,000 after purchasing an additional 6,030 shares during the last quarter. 93.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Activity at Vishay Intertechnology

In other news, CFO David Mcconnell bought 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $14.69 per share, for a total transaction of $29,380.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer now directly owns 53,501 shares in the company, valued at $785,929.69. This represents a 3.88% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Roy Shoshani purchased 10,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 13th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $14.95 per share, with a total value of $149,500.00. Following the purchase, the executive vice president now directly owns 106,550 shares in the company, valued at $1,592,922.50. This trade represents a 10.36% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Over the last 90 days, insiders purchased 13,000 shares of company stock worth $193,280. 8.32% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Performance

Shares of VSH stock traded up $0.44 during trading on Friday, hitting $15.16. The company's stock had a trading volume of 811,264 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,809,224. The company has a market cap of $2.05 billion, a PE ratio of -63.17 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a current ratio of 2.70, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The business has a fifty day moving average of $13.22 and a 200-day moving average of $15.90. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $10.35 and a 52 week high of $24.69.

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

Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared 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 is Wednesday, June 18th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.64%. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is currently -81.63%.

About Vishay Intertechnology

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.