Umicore SA (OTCMKTS:UMICY) Short Interest Update

Umicore SA (OTCMKTS:UMICY) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 6,200 shares, a decrease of 92.7% from the August 15th total of 85,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 678,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Umicore Price Performance

Shares of UMICY stock opened at $2.72 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $3.31 and a 200 day moving average price of $4.47. Umicore has a 52-week low of $2.60 and a 52-week high of $6.90.

Umicore Cuts Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 5th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 20th were paid a $0.042 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, August 20th. Umicore’s dividend payout ratio is currently 40.18%.

About Umicore

Umicore SA operates as a materials technology and recycling company in Belgium, rest of Europe, the Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and Africa. It operates through Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies, and Recycling segments. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline, and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, including on-road and non-road vehicles; stationary catalysis for industrial emissions control; and produces precious metals-based compounds and catalysts for use in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries, as well as fuel cell applications.