Experian PLC (OTCMKTS:EXPGY) Sees Large Decrease in Short Interest

Key Points

• Experian PLC experienced a significant decline in short interest in August, dropping **75.6%** from 78,700 shares to just **19,200 shares** by August 31st.
• The company recently declared a dividend of **$0.4075**, which reflects a **yield of 114.0%**, an increase from the previous dividend of $0.19.
• Citigroup maintained a "neutral" rating for Experian's stock, while the overall average rating is currently **"Buy"**, highlighting mixed analyst perspectives on the stock's performance.

Experian PLC (OTCMKTS:EXPGY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large drop in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 19,200 shares, a drop of 75.6% from the August 15th total of 78,700 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 163,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 163,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Experian Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of Experian stock traded up $0.11 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $51.54. 26,458 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 86,675. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $52.42 and a 200 day simple moving average of $50.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87, a current ratio of 0.71 and a quick ratio of 0.71. Experian has a twelve month low of $39.08 and a twelve month high of $55.21.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Citigroup reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Experian in a report on Wednesday, July 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Buy".

Experian Company Profile

Experian plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Business-to-Business and Consumer Services. The company collects, sorts, aggregates, and transforms data from various sources to provide a range of data-driven services.