Blue Trust Inc. Purchases 1,989 Shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) by 275.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,710 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after buying an additional 1,989 shares during the quarter. Blue Trust Inc.’s holdings in Vishay Intertechnology were worth $46,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its stake in Vishay Intertechnology by 11,136.8% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 2,135 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 2,116 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the 3rd quarter worth about $593,000. Inspire Investing LLC grew its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 38.3% during the third quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 21,760 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $411,000 after buying an additional 6,022 shares during the period. Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 9.0% during the third quarter. Hunter Perkins Capital Management LLC now owns 392,928 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $7,430,000 after buying an additional 32,568 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Twelve Points Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Vishay Intertechnology in the third quarter worth about $238,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.66% of the company’s stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Down 2.4 %

VSH opened at $17.17 on Monday. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 12 month low of $14.95 and a 12 month high of $24.68. The company has a market cap of $2.33 billion, a PE ratio of -71.52 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a current ratio of 2.70, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The company has a 50 day moving average of $17.22 and a 200 day moving average of $18.24.

Insider Transactions at Vishay Intertechnology

In related news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 20,359 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $16.71, for a total transaction of $340,198.89. Following the sale, the chairman now owns 32,957 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $550,711.47. This represents a 38.19 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 8.14% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

VSH has been the subject of several research analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Vishay Intertechnology in a research note on Monday, December 16th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $19.00 price target for the company. StockNews.com lowered Vishay Intertechnology from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 4th.

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.