Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Short Interest Update

Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 152,000 shares, an increase of 1,467.0% from the February 13th total of 9,700 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 84,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.8 days.

Hochschild Mining Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:HCHDF traded up $0.07 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $3.02. The stock had a trading volume of 15,871 shares, compared to its average volume of 42,890. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $2.47 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $2.58. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. Hochschild Mining has a 1 year low of $1.38 and a 1 year high of $3.20.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Royal Bank of Canada upgraded shares of Hochschild Mining from a "hold" rating to a "moderate buy" rating in a research note on Thursday.

Hochschild Mining Company Profile

Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. The company holds 100% interests in the Inmaculada gold/silver underground operation and Pallancata silver/gold property, which are located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru.