Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. Buys 1,009,042 Shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. raised its stake in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH - Free Report) by 69.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,463,334 shares of the semiconductor company's stock after acquiring an additional 1,009,042 shares during the period. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. owned approximately 1.81% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $41,729,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 1.2% in the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,573,745 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $48,669,000 after buying an additional 30,515 shares in the last quarter. Matrix Trust Co boosted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 660.1% during the 4th quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 10,018 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $170,000 after acquiring an additional 8,700 shares during the last quarter. Bernzott Capital Advisors increased its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 27.9% in the fourth quarter. Bernzott Capital Advisors now owns 363,629 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $6,160,000 after purchasing an additional 79,214 shares during the last quarter. Somerset Trust Co lifted its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 10.4% during the fourth quarter. Somerset Trust Co now owns 12,253 shares of the semiconductor company's stock valued at $208,000 after purchasing an additional 1,152 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC increased its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 8.7% in the 4th quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 23,658 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $401,000 after buying an additional 1,898 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.66% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

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

Insider Activity

In related news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total transaction of $458,730.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares in the company, valued at $1,290,779.84. The trade was a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 8.32% of the company's stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Trading Down 0.2 %

Shares of VSH stock traded down $0.03 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $12.91. 1,412,463 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,746,980. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -53.79 and a beta of 1.06. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 12-month low of $10.35 and a 12-month high of $24.69. The company's 50-day moving average price is $15.11 and its 200-day moving average price is $16.57. 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 Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 13th were paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 13th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.10%. Vishay Intertechnology's dividend payout ratio is -166.67%.

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.