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StockNews.com began coverage on Westwood Holdings Group in a report on Thursday. They issued a "strong-buy" rating on the stock.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, July 31, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=610148)

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) Shares Cross Above 200-Day Moving Average of $12.27

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totalling 4,100 shares, a decrease of 22.6% from the May 15th total of 5,300 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 13,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 3,800 shares, a decline of 43.3% from the April 15th total of 6,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 14,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 3rd will be given a dividend of 0.15 per share by the asset manager on Monday, July 1st. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 3rd.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The asset manager reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of $22.73 million during the quarter. Westwood Holdings Group had a return on equity of 12.78% and a net margin of 11.77%.

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) saw a large decrease in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,700 shares, a decrease of 45.5% from the March 31st total of 12,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 12,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.6 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, May 1, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=586107)

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) saw a significant decline in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 12,300 shares, a decline of 17.4% from the March 15th total of 14,900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 12,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Currently, 0.2% of the company's stock are sold short.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $11.28

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 14,900 shares, a growth of 246.5% from the February 29th total of 4,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 12,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days. Approximately 0.2% of the company's stock are sold short.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) Share Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $10.96

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG) announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be given a dividend of 0.15 per share by the asset manager on Wednesday, April 3rd. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.80%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 29th.

Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE:WHG) Stock Price Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $10.84

Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE:WHG - Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 6,700 shares, a drop of 64.7% from the December 31st total of 19,000 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 31,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.