Short Interest in Babcock International Group PLC (OTCMKTS:BCKIY) Declines By 6.7%

Babcock International Group PLC (OTCMKTS:BCKIY) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,400 shares, a decrease of 6.7% from the August 15th total of 1,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 14.0 days.

Babcock International Group Trading Up 2.0 %

Shares of OTCMKTS:BCKIY opened at $6.53 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.30. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $6.56 and its 200-day moving average price is $6.67. Babcock International Group has a twelve month low of $4.47 and a twelve month high of $7.36.

Babcock International Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 23rd will be given a $0.0373 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 23rd. This is an increase from Babcock International Group’s previous dividend of $0.02.

Babcock International Group Company Profile

Babcock International Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides value-add services for aerospace, defense, and security in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Africa, North America, Australasia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Marine, Nuclear, Land, and Aviation.