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Travis Perkins PLC (OTCMKTS:TPRKY) Short Interest Down 50.0% in August

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Key Points

  • Short interest in Travis Perkins PLC decreased by 50.0% in August, falling to 500 shares from 1,000 shares reported at the end of July.
  • The company's shares opened at $7.68 on Friday, with a one-year trading range between a low of $6.31 and a high of $12.65.
  • Travis Perkins operates in the UK while distributing building materials, tools, and industrial solutions through its Merchanting and Toolstation segments.
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Travis Perkins PLC (OTCMKTS:TPRKY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large drop in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 500 shares, a drop of 50.0% from the July 31st total of 1,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 23,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 23,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Travis Perkins Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of OTCMKTS:TPRKY traded down $0.07 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $7.70. The company's stock had a trading volume of 443 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,243. The company has a quick ratio of 1.02, a current ratio of 1.68 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $7.86 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $7.85. Travis Perkins has a 12 month low of $6.31 and a 12 month high of $12.65.

About Travis Perkins

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Travis Perkins plc engages in distribution of building material products in the United Kingdom. It operates through Merchanting and Toolstation segments. The company offers tools and building supplies. It also distributes pipeline products, as well as supplies managed services, and commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions.

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