Experian plc (OTCMKTS:EXPGY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Experian plc (OTCMKTS:EXPGY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 52,500 shares, an increase of 1,093.2% from the August 15th total of 4,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 125,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Wolfe Research began coverage on Experian in a report on Tuesday, July 9th. They set a “peer perform” rating for the company.

Experian Price Performance

Experian stock remained flat at $48.38 during midday trading on Thursday. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 52,666 shares, compared to its average volume of 73,595. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $46.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $44.96. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 0.70. Experian has a 12 month low of $28.80 and a 12 month high of $49.09.

Experian Company Profile

Experian plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Business-to-Business and Consumer Services. The company collects, sorts, aggregates, and transforms data from various sources to provide a range of data-driven services.