Hengan International Group Company Limited (OTCMKTS:HEGIY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Hengan International Group Company Limited (OTCMKTS:HEGIY - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,400 shares, an increase of 5,300.0% from the April 30th total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 50,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company's shares are short sold.

Hengan International Group Price Performance

OTCMKTS HEGIY traded up $0.32 during mid-day trading on Monday, reaching $13.78. 47,100 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 35,278. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12, a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 1.10. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $13.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $13.92. Hengan International Group has a one year low of $12.46 and a one year high of $18.50.

Hengan International Group Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 26th will be paid a $0.4113 dividend. This represents a yield of 5.89%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 23rd.

Hengan International Group Company Profile

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.