NEXT plc (OTCMKTS:NXGPY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 900 shares, an increase of 28.6% from the April 30th total of 700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Separately, Royal Bank of Canada upgraded shares of NEXT from a "hold" rating to a "moderate buy" rating in a research report on Friday, March 14th.
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NEXT Stock Performance
Shares of NEXT stock traded down $0.89 on Thursday, hitting $87.36. 1,399 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,623. The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $80.35 and its 200 day simple moving average is $68.73. NEXT has a 12-month low of $56.12 and a 12-month high of $88.99.
NEXT Company Profile
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NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, beauty, footwear, and home products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through NEXT Retail; NEXT Online; NEXT Finance; Total Platform; Property Management; and Franchise, Sourcing, and other segments.
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