Short Interest in Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Expands By 700.0%

Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,600 shares, a growth of 700.0% from the December 31st total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 18,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Hochschild Mining Stock Down 4.7 %

Shares of HCHDF stock traded down $0.11 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $2.19. 10,240 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 38,562. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.89 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $2.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $2.54. Hochschild Mining has a twelve month low of $1.09 and a twelve month high of $3.20.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on HCHDF shares. Berenberg Bank lowered Hochschild Mining from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, October 16th. Barclays upgraded shares of Hochschild Mining to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 16th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada cut shares of Hochschild Mining from a "moderate buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd.

About Hochschild Mining

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.