Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) Stock Rating Upgraded by StockNews.com

Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE:VSH) was upgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday.

Separately, JPMorgan Chase & Co. began coverage on shares of Vishay Intertechnology in a research report on Monday, December 16th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $19.00 price objective on the stock.

Vishay Intertechnology Stock Up 1.8 %

Shares of VSH opened at $17.36 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.35 billion, a PE ratio of -72.31 and a beta of 1.13. Vishay Intertechnology has a 1 year low of $14.95 and a 1 year high of $24.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a current ratio of 2.70. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $17.23 and its 200-day simple moving average is $17.57.

Insider Transactions at Vishay Intertechnology

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

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new position in shares of Vishay Intertechnology in the 4th quarter valued at $38,000. Blue Trust Inc. raised its position 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. Sterling Capital Management LLC raised its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 819.2% in the 4th quarter. Sterling Capital Management LLC now owns 3,980 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $67,000 after purchasing an additional 3,547 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc raised its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 351.1% in the 4th quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 4,376 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $74,000 after purchasing an additional 3,406 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Manchester Capital Management LLC raised its position in Vishay Intertechnology by 526.6% in the 4th quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 7,175 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $122,000 after purchasing an additional 6,030 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.66% of the company’s stock.

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.