LSV Asset Management Has $4.31 Million Holdings in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

LSV Asset Management lowered its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 58.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 254,546 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after selling 356,660 shares during the quarter. LSV Asset Management owned 0.19% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $4,312,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Wealthfront Advisers LLC bought a new position in Vishay Intertechnology in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% in the 4th quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,710 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 1,989 shares in the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its stake in 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 purchasing an additional 3,406 shares during the period. Manchester Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% in the 4th quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 7,175 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $122,000 after purchasing an additional 6,030 shares during the period. Finally, Matrix Trust Co increased its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 660.1% during the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 10,018 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $170,000 after purchasing an additional 8,700 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 93.66% of the company's stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 3.3 %

Shares of NYSE VSH traded up $0.36 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $11.26. The company's stock had a trading volume of 2,035,178 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,719,435. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $15.73 and a 200-day simple moving average of $16.77. 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 stock has a market capitalization of $1.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -46.90 and a beta of 1.06. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $10.35 and a fifty-two week high of $24.69.

Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th were paid a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 13th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.55%. Vishay Intertechnology's payout ratio is currently -166.67%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 4th. The stock was 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 owns 76,468 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,290,779.84. This represents a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 8.32% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, StockNews.com raised Vishay Intertechnology from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 18th.

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.