Capcom Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:CCOEY) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• Short interest surged 153.5% to 117,544 shares as of March 31 (up from 46,369 on March 15), with a days-to-cover ratio of 0.5 days and approximately 0.0% of shares sold short.
• Capcom posted quarterly EPS of $0.09, beating estimates of $0.07 while reporting $221.79 million in revenue slightly below expectations, and showed strong profitability metrics (ROE 26.93%, net margin 32.82%); analysts expect about $0.40 EPS for the fiscal year.
• Shares traded around $10.41 with a 50-day/200-day moving average of $10.66/$11.86, a one-year range of $9.77–$17.20, a market cap near $11.10 billion, and a P/E of 20.41.

Capcom Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:CCOEY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 117,544 shares, an increase of 153.5% from the March 15th total of 46,369 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 246,642 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Capcom Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS CCOEY opened at $10.41 on Friday. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $10.66 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $11.86. Capcom has a one year low of $9.77 and a one year high of $17.20. The firm has a market cap of $11.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.41 and a beta of 0.70.

Capcom (OTCMKTS:CCOEY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.07 by $0.02. Capcom had a return on equity of 26.93% and a net margin of 32.82%.The firm had revenue of $221.79 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $223.38 million. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Capcom will post 0.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Capcom

Capcom Co, Ltd. is a Japanese video game developer and publisher headquartered in Osaka. Founded in 1979 by Kenzo Tsujimoto, the company has grown into a leading global entertainment brand, creating interactive software and associated licensing businesses. Capcom operates through a network of subsidiaries and distribution partners across North America, Europe and Asia, serving both console and PC markets as well as the expanding digital download sector.

The core of Capcom’s business lies in the development, publishing and licensing of video game titles.

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