Croda International Plc (OTCMKTS:COIHY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Croda International Plc (OTCMKTS:COIHY) was the target of a large increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 15,700 shares, an increase of 582.6% from the December 15th total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 218,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Croda International Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS COIHY traded down $0.07 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $19.80. The stock had a trading volume of 129,234 shares, compared to its average volume of 114,348. The company has a quick ratio of 1.67, a current ratio of 2.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. Croda International has a fifty-two week low of $19.59 and a fifty-two week high of $32.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $21.85 and a 200-day moving average of $24.46.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Citigroup raised Croda International to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 15th.

About Croda International

Croda International Plc engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. The company offers speciality and active ingredients across beauty care, beauty actives, and home care products, as well as fragrances and flavours.