Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 15,200 shares, an increase of 15,100.0% from the March 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.2 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Stock Performance

Shares of BKHYY remained flat at $73.66 during trading hours on Thursday. 18 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,107. Bank Hapoalim B.M. has a 1-year low of $43.40 and a 1-year high of $73.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36. The firm has a market cap of $19.46 billion, a PE ratio of 9.36 and a beta of 1.00. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $69.06 and a two-hundred day moving average of $61.79.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th were given a dividend of $0.269 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 14th. Bank Hapoalim B.M.'s dividend payout ratio is presently 13.73%.

About Bank Hapoalim B.M.

Bank Hapoalim B.M., together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and financial products and services in Israel and internationally. It operates through Household, Private Banking, Small businesses and micro businesses, Mid-sized businesses, Large businesses, Institutional entities, and Financial management segments.