Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 15,800 shares, a decline of 41.5% from the February 13th total of 27,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 32,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are short sold.
Aviva Stock Performance
Shares of OTCMKTS AVVIY traded up $0.07 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $14.85. 14,237 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 24,283. The company's 50-day moving average is $13.04 and its 200-day moving average is $12.68. Aviva has a 52-week low of $11.07 and a 52-week high of $14.85.
Aviva Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.6002 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 11th. This is a positive change from Aviva's previous dividend of $0.29.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
AVVIY has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised shares of Aviva from a "hold" rating to a "moderate buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, November 27th. BNP Paribas upgraded shares of Aviva from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, December 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Aviva has an average rating of "Buy".
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About Aviva
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Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.
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