Croda International Plc (OTCMKTS:COIHY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Croda International Plc (OTCMKTS:COIHY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 15,700 shares, a growth of 582.6% from the December 31st total of 2,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 218,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Citigroup upgraded Croda International to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 15th.

Croda International Stock Performance

Croda International stock traded up $0.34 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $21.21. The company had a trading volume of 38,589 shares, compared to its average volume of 110,758. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 2.72 and a quick ratio of 1.67. The company has a 50 day moving average of $21.19 and a 200-day moving average of $24.07. Croda International has a 52 week low of $19.00 and a 52 week high of $32.19.

About Croda International

Croda International Plc engages in the consumer care, life science, and industrial specialty businesses in in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Asia, and Latin America. The company offers speciality and active ingredients across beauty care, beauty actives, and home care products, as well as fragrances and flavours.