Holcim AG (OTCMKTS:HCMLY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Holcim AG (OTCMKTS:HCMLY - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 100,900 shares, an increase of 473.3% from the April 15th total of 17,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 153,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.7 days.

Holcim Stock Performance

Holcim stock traded up $0.31 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $18.05. The company's stock had a trading volume of 60,941 shares, compared to its average volume of 72,974. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $17.38 and a 200-day moving average price of $15.61. Holcim has a 12 month low of $12.12 and a 12 month high of $18.25.

Holcim Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 14th will be paid a $0.5685 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 13th. This is an increase from Holcim's previous dividend of $0.31.

About Holcim

Holcim AG, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a building materials and solutions company worldwide. It operates through North America; Latin America; Europe; Asia, Middle East & Africa; and Solutions & Products segments. The company offers cement, clinker, and other cementitious materials; ready-mix concrete; aggregates, such as crushed stone, gravel, and sand; and precast, concrete products, asphalts, mortars, roofing systems, insulation tile adhesives, facade solutions, and contracting and services.

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