Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SIEGY) Short Interest Up 158.9% in February

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SIEGY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 24,600 shares, an increase of 158.9% from the January 31st total of 9,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 572,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Trading Up 0.3 %

OTCMKTS:SIEGY traded up $0.33 on Friday, reaching $113.86. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 154,085 shares, compared to its average volume of 237,443. The firm has a market cap of $182.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.27 and a beta of 1.28. The company has a quick ratio of 1.15, a current ratio of 1.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft has a 12-month low of $83.64 and a 12-month high of $119.24. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $105.99 and a 200 day moving average price of $99.83.

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SIEGY) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 13th. The technology company reported $1.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.05. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft had a net margin of 12.41% and a return on equity of 13.82%. The company had revenue of $19.58 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $18.70 billion. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Siemens Aktiengesellschaft will post 6.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Investors of record on Friday, February 14th were paid a dividend of $2.6907 per share. This is a positive change from Siemens Aktiengesellschaft’s previous dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 14th. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.72%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on SIEGY shares. Hsbc Global Res upgraded Siemens Aktiengesellschaft from a “moderate sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, December 5th. Bank of America lowered shares of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 19th.

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Company Profile

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, a technology company, focuses in the areas of automation and digitalization in Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. It operates through Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure, Mobility, Siemens Healthineers, and Siemens Financial Services (SFS) segments.