Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) Short Interest Update

Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 143,200 shares, an increase of 30.4% from the November 30th total of 109,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 242,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days.

Compass Group Price Performance

Shares of Compass Group stock traded down $0.12 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $33.74. The company had a trading volume of 89,405 shares, compared to its average volume of 164,780. Compass Group has a 12-month low of $26.55 and a 12-month high of $35.91. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 0.78. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $33.96 and a 200 day simple moving average of $31.94.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Citigroup upgraded Compass Group to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 11th.

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.