Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (OTCMKTS:HENKY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (OTCMKTS:HENKY) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 32,300 shares, an increase of 16,050.0% from the December 31st total of 200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 184,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA Stock Down 0.6 %

Shares of HENKY opened at $19.31 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $19.08 and its 200 day moving average price is $19.67. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has a 52 week low of $16.72 and a 52 week high of $21.37.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Henkel AG & Co. KGaA from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 27th.

About Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Henkel AG & Co KGaA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the adhesive technologies and beauty care, and laundry and home care businesses worldwide. It operates in two segments, Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands segments. The company offers adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings for various business areas, including packaging and consumer goods; mobility and electronics; and craftsmen, construction, and professional industries.