Henkel AG & Co. (OTCMKTS:HENKY) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• Short interest for Henkel AG & Co. surged by 128.9% in July, increasing from 8,300 shares to 19,000 shares.
• Henkel AG & Co.'s stock experienced a slight decline of 0.2%, trading at $18.02, with a current trading volume of 816 shares.
• Barclays upgraded Henkel AG & Co. from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating on July 15th.

Henkel AG & Co. (OTCMKTS:HENKY - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 19,000 shares, agrowthof128.9% from the June 30th total of 8,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 140,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 140,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Barclays upgraded Henkel AG & Co. from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 15th.

Henkel AG & Co. Stock Performance

HENKY stock traded up $0.62 on Thursday, reaching $18.66. The company's stock had a trading volume of 104,285 shares, compared to its average volume of 99,316. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $18.13 and a two-hundred day moving average of $18.32. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a current ratio of 1.21. Henkel AG & Co. has a 52 week low of $16.54 and a 52 week high of $21.37.

About Henkel AG & Co.

Henkel AG & Co KGaA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the adhesive technologies and beauty care, and laundry and home care businesses worldwide. It operates in two segments, Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands segments. The company offers adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for various business areas, including packaging and consumer goods; mobility and electronics; and craftsmen, construction, and professional industries.