Short Interest in Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) Increases By 149.3%

Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totalling 151,800 shares, a growth of 149.3% from the July 15th total of 60,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 241,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.6 days.

Compass Group Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:CMPGY traded up $0.17 on Thursday, hitting $31.15. 239,793 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 173,955. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $29.15 and its 200 day moving average price is $28.40. Compass Group has a 1-year low of $23.90 and a 1-year high of $31.44.

About Compass Group

Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers support services, such as cleaning in hospitals; reception services at corporate headquarters; managing remote camps; grounds and facilities services at schools and universities; and others.