China CITIC Bank Co. Limited (OTCMKTS:CHCJY) Short Interest Up 225.0% in January

China CITIC Bank Co. Limited (OTCMKTS:CHCJY) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,300 shares, an increase of 225.0% from the December 31st total of 400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.3 days.

China CITIC Bank Stock Performance

Shares of China CITIC Bank stock remained flat at $15.96 on Thursday. 8 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 113. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $12.63 and a 200 day simple moving average of $12.49. China CITIC Bank has a twelve month low of $9.73 and a twelve month high of $15.96.

China CITIC Bank (OTCMKTS:CHCJY) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The company reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $7.43 billion during the quarter.

China CITIC Bank Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 30th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 12th will be issued a $0.5105 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 12th.

China CITIC Bank Company Profile

China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited provides various banking products and services in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company operates in segments, such as Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, and Financial Market business. It accepts deposits; offers corporate and personal loans; and provides securities agency, remittance and settlement, and guarantee services, as well as investment banking and international services.