Taylor Wimpey PLC Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:TWODY) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• Taylor Wimpey PLC saw a massive increase in short interest, with a total of 2,400 shares shorted as of August 31st, representing a growth of 2,300.0% from just 100 shares on August 15th.
• Analysts have mixed views on Taylor Wimpey, with ratings ranging from "Strong Buy" to "Strong Sell," and the consensus rating is currently a "Hold".
• The stock is currently trading at $13.22, which is down from a 1-year high of $23.56, indicating considerable volatility in its price.

Taylor Wimpey PLC Unsponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:TWODY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 2,400 shares, a growth of 2,300.0% from the August 15th total of 100 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 156,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 156,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are sold short.

Taylor Wimpey Trading Up 0.2%

OTCMKTS:TWODY traded up $0.03 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $13.22. The company had a trading volume of 10,920 shares, compared to its average volume of 143,337. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $14.00 and a 200-day simple moving average of $14.87. Taylor Wimpey has a 1 year low of $12.32 and a 1 year high of $23.56.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently weighed in on TWODY shares. Peel Hunt raised Taylor Wimpey to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday, August 1st. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered Taylor Wimpey from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 9th. Barclays lowered Taylor Wimpey from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. Finally, Kepler Capital Markets raised Taylor Wimpey to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Taylor Wimpey has a consensus rating of "Hold".

About Taylor Wimpey

Taylor Wimpey plc operates as a homebuilder in the United Kingdom and Spain. It builds and delivers various homes and communities. Taylor Wimpey plc was incorporated in 1935 and is based in High Wycombe, the United Kingdom.

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