Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY) Short Interest Up 100.0% in December

Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, a growth of 100.0% from the December 15th total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Price Performance

BKHYY remained flat at $59.33 during trading on Tuesday. The company's stock had a trading volume of 91 shares, compared to its average volume of 603. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $56.99 and a 200 day simple moving average of $51.11. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The stock has a market cap of $15.74 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.54 and a beta of 1.10. Bank Hapoalim B.M. has a 12-month low of $40.00 and a 12-month high of $61.05.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 29th were given a $0.3654 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 29th. Bank Hapoalim B.M.'s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 19.44%.

About Bank Hapoalim B.M.

Bank Hapoalim B.M., together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and financial products and services in Israel and internationally. It operates through Household, Private Banking, Small businesses and micro businesses, Mid-sized businesses, Large businesses, Institutional entities, and Financial management segments.