Quantbot Technologies LP Has $355,000 Stock Position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

Quantbot Technologies LP decreased its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) by 79.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 20,943 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 79,921 shares during the quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP’s holdings in Vishay Intertechnology were worth $355,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Wealthfront Advisers LLC bought a new stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the 4th quarter valued at about $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. lifted its stake in 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 buying 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 grew its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% during the fourth quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 7,175 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $122,000 after buying an additional 6,030 shares in the last quarter. Finally, 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. Institutional investors own 93.66% of the company’s stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE VSH opened at $16.21 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.20 billion, a PE ratio of -67.53 and a beta of 1.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a current ratio of 2.70. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 52 week low of $14.95 and a 52 week high of $24.69. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $17.30 and a 200 day moving average price of $17.48.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed 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 2.47%. Vishay Intertechnology’s dividend payout ratio is -166.67%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

VSH has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on Vishay Intertechnology in a research report on Monday, December 16th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $19.00 price target for the company. StockNews.com upgraded shares of Vishay Intertechnology from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 18th.

Insider Activity at Vishay Intertechnology

In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 8.14% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Vishay Intertechnology 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.