Deutsche Post AG (OTCMKTS:DHLGY) Short Interest Update

Deutsche Post AG (OTCMKTS:DHLGY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 900 shares, a growth of 125.0% from the November 30th total of 400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 469,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

DHLGY has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. BNP Paribas upgraded Deutsche Post to a "strong sell" rating in a research report on Thursday, September 19th. Barclays cut Deutsche Post from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, November 13th.

Deutsche Post Stock Up -0.5 %

OTCMKTS DHLGY traded up $0.03 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $35.23. 347,406 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 161,401. Deutsche Post has a 52 week low of $34.45 and a 52 week high of $49.98. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $37.60 and its 200-day simple moving average is $40.76. The company has a market cap of $42.28 billion, a PE ratio of 12.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.04 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.86.

Deutsche Post (OTCMKTS:DHLGY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 5th. The company reported $0.69 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.68 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $22.63 billion for the quarter. Deutsche Post had a return on equity of 13.93% and a net margin of 3.88%. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Deutsche Post will post 3.06 earnings per share for the current year.

Deutsche Post Company Profile

Deutsche Post AG operates as a mail and logistics company in Germany, rest of Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through five segments: Express; Global Forwarding, Freight; Supply Chain; eCommerce Solutions; and Post & Parcel Germany. The Express segment offers time-definite courier and express services to business and private customers.