Endesa, S.A. (OTCMKTS:ELEZY) Short Interest Down 12.7% in January

Endesa, S.A. (OTCMKTS:ELEZY) was the target of a large decrease in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 17,900 shares, a decrease of 12.7% from the January 15th total of 20,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 44,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Endesa Price Performance

Shares of Endesa stock traded up $0.11 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $11.38. 9,317 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 22,617. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $10.94 and a 200-day simple moving average of $10.70. Endesa has a 52 week low of $8.55 and a 52 week high of $11.54.

Endesa Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 7th were issued a $0.2627 dividend. This is a positive change from Endesa’s previous dividend of $0.19. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 7th. Endesa’s dividend payout ratio is presently 75.16%.

Endesa Company Profile

Endesa, SA engages in the generation, distribution, and sale of electricity in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Morocco, Italy, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and internationally. The company generates electricity from various energy sources, such as hydroelectric, nuclear, thermal, wind, and solar.