Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) Shares Purchased by American Century Companies Inc.

American Century Companies Inc. raised its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) by 9.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,838,847 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 325,859 shares during the period. American Century Companies Inc. owned 2.83% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $65,030,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Atria Investments Inc raised its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 3.2% during the 4th quarter. Atria Investments Inc now owns 18,790 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $318,000 after purchasing an additional 590 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 3.7% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 20,010 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $339,000 after acquiring an additional 714 shares in the last quarter. Somerset Trust Co boosted its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 10.4% in the fourth quarter. Somerset Trust Co now owns 12,253 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $208,000 after acquiring an additional 1,152 shares during the last quarter. Inspire Investing LLC increased its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 8.7% during the fourth quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 23,658 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $401,000 after purchasing an additional 1,898 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. raised its stake 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 purchasing an additional 1,989 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.66% of the company’s stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Down 2.0 %

Shares of VSH opened at $16.99 on Wednesday. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 52-week low of $14.95 and a 52-week high of $24.69. The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, 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 $17.29 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $17.50. The company has a market capitalization of $2.30 billion, a PE ratio of -70.79 and a beta of 1.13.

Vishay Intertechnology Announces Dividend

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 2.35%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 13th. Vishay Intertechnology’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -166.67%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Vishay Intertechnology

In other news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 27,176 shares of Vishay Intertechnology stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.88, for a total transaction of $458,730.88. Following the sale, the chairman now owns 76,468 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,290,779.84. The trade was a 26.22 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 8.14% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.