Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:HEGIY) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• Hengan International Group experienced a significant growth in short interest, with a total of 21,400 shares as of August 31st, up by 101.9% from the previous count.
• The company announced an increase in its dividend to $0.4175 per share, which will be paid on October 27th, showcasing a yield of 522.0%.
• Hengan's stock traded at $16.31, demonstrating a slight increase of 0.6% during recent trading, with a 1-year low-high range of $12.46 to $18.50.

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:HEGIY - ) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 21,400 shares, a growth of 101.9% from the August 15th total of 10,600 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 35,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days. Based on an average daily volume of 35,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.6 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Hengan International Group Stock Up 0.6%

HEGIY traded up $0.10 during trading on Friday, reaching $16.31. The stock had a trading volume of 5,263 shares, compared to its average volume of 28,794. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a quick ratio of 1.13 and a current ratio of 1.43. Hengan International Group has a 1-year low of $12.46 and a 1-year high of $18.50. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $15.41 and a two-hundred day moving average of $14.45.

Hengan International Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, October 27th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.4175 per share. This is a boost from Hengan International Group's previous dividend of $0.41. This represents a yield of 522.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 9th.

About Hengan International Group

Hengan International Group Company Limited, an investment holding company, manufactures, distributes, and sells personal hygiene products in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company offers pocket handkerchiefs, box and soft tissue papers, kitchen towels/papers, toilet rolls, first-aid products, enema, garbage and food bags, preservation papers, table cloths and disposable toilet brush, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, overnight pants, wet tissues, maternal and child care products, adult and baby diapers, and cleansing products.

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