Axa Sa (OTCMKTS:AXAHY) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• AXA SA experienced a significant increase in short interest, rising 142.9% from 21,000 shares at the end of July to 51,000 shares by August 15th.
• Analysts have shown a positive outlook for AXA, with Barclays maintaining an "overweight" rating and an average rating of "Buy" from multiple analysts.
• The current price of AXA stock is $46.00, with a 1-year range between $33.66 and $50.95.

Axa Sa (OTCMKTS:AXAHY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 51,000 shares, agrowthof142.9% from the July 31st total of 21,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 310,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily volume of 310,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

AXA Price Performance

AXA stock traded up $0.36 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $46.70. The stock had a trading volume of 56,470 shares, compared to its average volume of 143,002. AXA has a 52 week low of $33.66 and a 52 week high of $50.95. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $48.36 and a 200-day simple moving average of $46.06.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Barclays restated an "overweight" rating on shares of AXA in a research report on Wednesday, June 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have issued a Buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat, AXA currently has a consensus rating of "Buy".

AXA Company Profile

AXA SA, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance, asset management, and banking services worldwide. The company operates through six segments: France; Europe; AXA XL; Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM; AXA Investment Managers; and Transversal & Other segments It offers life and savings insurance products, such as savings and retirement, other health, and personal protection products.