Short Interest in NASB Financial Inc. (OTCMKTS:NASB) Expands By 100.0%

Key Points

• Short interest in NASB Financial Inc. surged by 100.0% in July, rising from 400 shares to 800 shares, with a short-interest ratio of 0.8 days.
• The company's stock decreased by 2.8% to $34.01, with a market cap of $245.42 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.29.
• NASB Financial recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25, yielding 2.94% annually with a payout ratio of 27.32%.

NASB Financial Inc. (OTCMKTS:NASB - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totalling 800 shares, an increase of 100.0% from the June 30th total of 400 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 1,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.8 days.

NASB Financial Trading Down 2.8%

Shares of NASB Financial stock traded down $0.99 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $34.01. The company's stock had a trading volume of 550 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,157. The company has a quick ratio of 1.36, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.62. NASB Financial has a 52-week low of $30.68 and a 52-week high of $38.90. The firm's 50-day moving average is $34.06 and its two-hundred day moving average is $35.20. The company has a market cap of $245.42 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.29 and a beta of 0.19.

NASB Financial (OTCMKTS:NASB - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 7th. The financial services provider reported $0.80 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $20.08 million for the quarter. NASB Financial had a net margin of 15.33% and a return on equity of 6.45%.

NASB Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 16th were issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.94%. NASB Financial's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 27.32%.

About NASB Financial

NASB Financial, Inc operates as a unitary thrift holding company for North American Savings Bank, F.S.B. that provides various banking products and services in the United States. The company offers checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts. It also mortgages and refinancing products, including conventional, veterans administration, federal housing administration, jumbo, and IRA residential real-estate loans.

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