Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 214,700 shares, an increase of 588.1% from the March 15th total of 31,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 607,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Compass Group Stock Performance

Shares of Compass Group stock traded up $0.56 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $33.98. 132,636 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 257,089. The business has a 50-day moving average of $33.78 and a 200 day moving average of $33.69. Compass Group has a fifty-two week low of $26.84 and a fifty-two week high of $36.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 0.74 and a quick ratio of 0.67.

About Compass Group

Compass Group PLC operates as a food and support services company in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers support services, such as cleaning in hospitals; reception services at corporate headquarters; managing remote camps; grounds and facilities services at schools and universities; and others.