Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY) Short Interest Update

Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 300 shares, an increase of 50.0% from the May 31st total of 200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Stock Performance

Shares of BKHYY remained flat at $44.20 during mid-day trading on Friday. 37 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 150. The firm has a market capitalization of $11.82 billion, a PE ratio of 6.02 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 0.92. Bank Hapoalim B.M. has a 1 year low of $33.20 and a 1 year high of $47.00. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $45.12 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $44.22.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Sunday, May 19th. The bank reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $1.39 billion during the quarter. Bank Hapoalim B.M. had a net margin of 18.81% and a return on equity of 14.05%. Research analysts anticipate that Bank Hapoalim B.M. will post 6.72 EPS for the current year.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 20th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 3rd were issued a $0.5726 dividend. This is a positive change from Bank Hapoalim B.M.’s previous dividend of $0.25. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 3rd. Bank Hapoalim B.M.’s payout ratio is presently 30.65%.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Company Profile

Bank Hapoalim B.M., together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and financial products and services in Israel and internationally. It operates through Household, Private Banking, Small businesses and micro businesses, Mid-sized businesses, Large businesses, Institutional entities, and Financial management segments.