Whitbread PLC - Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:WTBDY) Short Interest Up 5,100.0% in July

Key Points

• Whitbread PLC saw a dramatic 5,100% increase in short interest during July, with a total of 5,200 shares shorted as of July 31.
• The company recently declared a dividend of $0.201, reflecting a yield of 333.0%, up from a previous dividend of $0.11.
• Citigroup has maintained a "buy" rating on Whitbread, indicating positive sentiment towards the company's stock performance.

Whitbread PLC - Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:WTBDY - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,200 shares, anincreaseof5,100.0% from the July 15th total of 100 shares. Approximately0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 4,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 4,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.3 days. Approximately0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Citigroup reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of Whitbread in a research report on Monday, June 16th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Buy".

Whitbread Stock Down 0.1%

OTCMKTS:WTBDY traded down $0.0096 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $10.4704. The company's stock had a trading volume of 1,175 shares, compared to its average volume of 21,573. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $10.09 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $9.18. Whitbread has a twelve month low of $7.41 and a twelve month high of $11.21.

Whitbread Company Profile

Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. The company operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table brands in the United Kingdom.