Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Short Interest Update

Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,600 shares, an increase of 700.0% from the December 31st total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 18,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Hochschild Mining Price Performance

Hochschild Mining stock opened at $2.11 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.89. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $2.65 and a 200-day simple moving average of $2.55. Hochschild Mining has a 12 month low of $1.09 and a 12 month high of $3.20.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have commented on HCHDF. Barclays upgraded shares of Hochschild Mining to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 16th. Royal Bank of Canada downgraded Hochschild Mining from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 22nd. Finally, Berenberg Bank cut Hochschild Mining from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 16th.

About Hochschild Mining

Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. The company holds 100% interests in the Inmaculada gold/silver underground operation and Pallancata silver/gold property, which are located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru.