Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKKGY) Short Interest Update

Merck KGaA (OTCMKTS:MKKGY) saw a significant growth in short interest in the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totalling 20,300 shares, a growth of 52.6% from the June 30th total of 13,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 61,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Merck KGaA Price Performance

Shares of MKKGY stock traded up $1.52 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $34.98. The stock had a trading volume of 230,411 shares, compared to its average volume of 76,886. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $34.85 and its 200 day simple moving average is $33.84. Merck KGaA has a 12 month low of $28.59 and a 12 month high of $38.26.

Merck KGaA Company Profile

Merck KGaA operates as a science and technology company in Germany. It operates through Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics segments. The company's Life Science segment offers tools, chemicals, and equipment for academic labs, biotech, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, as well as industrial sector.