Byd Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:BYDDY) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• BYD Co., Ltd. experienced a dramatic increase in short interest, rising by 4,486.8% in July to a total of 1,981,500 shares.
• The company's recent dividend payout increased to $0.8801 per share, up from the previous $0.72, indicating a strong shareholder return.
• As of the latest trading, BYD's stock was priced at $14.39, with a market cap of approximately $128.56 billion.

Byd Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:BYDDY - ) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,981,500 shares, agrowthof4,486.8% from the July 15th total of 43,200 shares. Approximately0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 4,716,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.4 days. Based on an average daily volume of 4,716,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.4 days. Approximately0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

BYD Price Performance

Shares of BYDDY stock traded down $0.52 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $14.39. 504,943 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,717,167. The stock's 50-day moving average is $79.26 and its 200-day moving average is $90.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.06, a current ratio of 0.81 and a quick ratio of 0.51. The stock has a market cap of $128.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.22, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.86 and a beta of 0.02. BYD has a 52 week low of $9.12 and a 52 week high of $20.05.

BYD Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, June 12th were issued a dividend of $0.8801 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 11th. This is a boost from BYD's previous dividend of $0.72. This represents a dividend yield of 84.0%. BYD's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.13%.

About BYD

BYD Company Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in automobiles and batteries business in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and internationally. The company operates in two segments: Mobile Handset Components, Assembly Service and Other Products; and Automobiles and Related Products and Other Products.

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