Travis Perkins plc (OTCMKTS:TPRKY - Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totalling 20,900 shares, a growth of 895.2% from the April 30th total of 2,100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 25,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Separately, Peel Hunt raised Travis Perkins from a "moderate buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, April 3rd.
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Travis Perkins Stock Performance
OTCMKTS:TPRKY traded down $0.15 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $8.62. The stock had a trading volume of 710 shares, compared to its average volume of 8,202. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.65. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $7.58 and a 200 day simple moving average of $8.33. Travis Perkins has a 12-month low of $6.31 and a 12-month high of $13.00.
Travis Perkins Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, April 23rd will be given a $0.1165 dividend. This is an increase from Travis Perkins's previous dividend of $0.07. This represents a yield of 2.65%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, April 22nd.
Travis Perkins Company Profile
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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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