Centrica plc (OTCMKTS:CPYYY - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 400 shares, a decrease of 69.2% from the April 15th total of 1,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 19,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days.
Centrica Price Performance
Shares of CPYYY stock traded up $0.42 on Friday, hitting $7.04. The company's stock had a trading volume of 3,216 shares, compared to its average volume of 13,971. The company has a current ratio of 1.44, a quick ratio of 1.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73. The stock's 50 day moving average is $6.54 and its 200-day moving average is $7.09. Centrica has a fifty-two week low of $5.54 and a fifty-two week high of $8.61.
Centrica Increases Dividend
The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 22nd. Investors of record on Friday, May 31st will be paid a $0.1189 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 31st. This is an increase from Centrica's previous dividend of $0.06.
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Centrica plc operates as an integrated energy company in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America, and internationally. The company operates through British Gas Services & Solutions, British Gas Energy, Centrica Business Solutions, Bord Gáis Energy, Centrica Energy, and Upstream segments.
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