Short Interest in Clicks Group Limited (OTCMKTS:CLCGY) Expands By 21.7%

Clicks Group Limited (OTCMKTS:CLCGY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 2,800 shares, an increase of 21.7% from the December 15th total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days.

Clicks Group Stock Performance

CLCGY stock traded down $0.16 during trading on Friday, hitting $40.46. The company had a trading volume of 11,051 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,856. Clicks Group has a 1-year low of $29.70 and a 1-year high of $47.20. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $41.96 and a 200-day moving average price of $41.44.

Clicks Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 24th will be paid a $0.4241 dividend. This is a boost from Clicks Group’s previous dividend of $0.16. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 24th. Clicks Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 38.29%.

About Clicks Group

Clicks Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health, wellness, and beauty retailer in South Africa and internationally. It operates through two segments: Retail and Distribution. The company retails pharmacy, health, and beauty through stores, and in-store pharmacies for the middle to upper income markets under the Clicks brand name.