Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Shares Purchased by Yousif Capital Management LLC

Yousif Capital Management LLC raised its position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) by 5.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 46,193 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 2,190 shares during the period. Yousif Capital Management LLC’s holdings in Vishay Intertechnology were worth $783,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% in the fourth 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. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale purchased a new position in Vishay Intertechnology in the 3rd quarter valued at $101,000. Eastern Bank acquired a new stake in Vishay Intertechnology during the 3rd quarter worth $113,000. Matrix Trust Co grew its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 660.1% during the fourth quarter. Matrix Trust Co now owns 10,018 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $170,000 after buying an additional 8,700 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Coldstream Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the third quarter valued at about $196,000. 93.66% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 5.3 %

Shares of VSH opened at $18.68 on Friday. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $14.95 and a 52-week high of $24.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.85, a current ratio of 2.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $17.11 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $18.06. The company has a market capitalization of $2.54 billion, a PE ratio of -77.84 and a beta of 1.12.

Vishay Intertechnology Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.14%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -166.67%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on VSH shares. StockNews.com lowered shares of Vishay Intertechnology from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Vishay Intertechnology in a report on Monday, December 16th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $19.00 target price on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Vishay Intertechnology

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 20,359 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.71, for a total transaction of $340,198.89. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now owns 32,957 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $550,711.47. This trade represents a 38.19 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 8.14% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.