State of Alaska Department of Revenue Increases Holdings in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

State of Alaska Department of Revenue boosted its position in Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH) by 35.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 193,996 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after purchasing an additional 50,813 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue owned about 0.14% of Vishay Intertechnology worth $3,286,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Somerset Trust Co raised its stake in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 10.4% during the 4th quarter. Somerset Trust Co now owns 12,253 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $208,000 after buying an additional 1,152 shares during the last quarter. Inspire Investing LLC increased its holdings in Vishay Intertechnology by 8.7% during the 4th quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 23,658 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $401,000 after acquiring an additional 1,898 shares in the last quarter. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 275.9% during the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 2,710 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $46,000 after acquiring an additional 1,989 shares during the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 11,136.8% in the second 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Yousif Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Vishay Intertechnology by 5.0% in the fourth quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 46,193 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $783,000 after purchasing an additional 2,190 shares in the last quarter. 93.66% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages recently issued reports on VSH. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on Vishay Intertechnology in a research report on Monday, December 16th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $19.00 price objective for the company. StockNews.com cut Vishay Intertechnology from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 4th.

Insider Transactions at Vishay Intertechnology

In other Vishay Intertechnology news, Chairman Marc Zandman sold 20,359 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $16.71, for a total value of $340,198.89. Following the sale, the chairman now directly owns 32,957 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $550,711.47. This trade represents a 38.19 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 8.14% of the company’s stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Down 2.4 %

Shares of NYSE VSH opened at $17.17 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $2.33 billion, a P/E ratio of -71.52 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.85 and a current ratio of 2.70. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has a 1 year low of $14.95 and a 1 year high of $24.68. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $17.22 and its 200 day moving average price is $18.24.

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.