Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (OTCMKTS:HENKY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (OTCMKTS:HENKY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 11,800 shares, an increase of 51.3% from the May 15th total of 7,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 218,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Price Performance

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA stock traded down $0.35 during trading on Friday, reaching $19.71. The company had a trading volume of 154,601 shares, compared to its average volume of 157,404. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.20 and a quick ratio of 0.88. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has a 12-month low of $15.40 and a 12-month high of $20.50. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $19.05 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $18.12.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, May 6th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 24th were issued a $0.3332 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, April 23rd.

About Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Henkel AG & Co KGaA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the adhesive technologies and beauty care, and laundry and home care businesses worldwide. It operates in two segments, Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands segments. The company offers adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for various business areas, including packaging and consumer goods; mobility and electronics; and craftsmen, construction, and professional industries.