Short Interest in EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A. (OTCMKTS:EDPFY) Expands By 181.9%

EDP - Energias de Portugal, S.A. (OTCMKTS:EDPFY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 70,200 shares, a growth of 181.9% from the March 31st total of 24,900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 139,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Barclays lowered EDP - Energias de Portugal from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 9th.

EDP - Energias de Portugal Price Performance

Shares of EDPFY stock traded up $0.10 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $39.53. The stock had a trading volume of 27,830 shares, compared to its average volume of 98,221. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $34.56 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $34.47. EDP - Energias de Portugal has a 52-week low of $29.88 and a 52-week high of $46.22.

EDP - Energias de Portugal Company Profile

EDP - Energias de Portugal, SA engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity in Portugal, Spain, France, Poland, Romania, Italy, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Greece, Colombia, Brazil, North America, and internationally. It operates through Renewables, Networks, and Client Solutions & Energy Management segments.