Short Interest in Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Drops By 57.3%

Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF - Get Free Report) saw a significant drop in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,700 shares, a drop of 57.3% from the January 31st total of 22,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 144,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Hochschild Mining Stock Up 1.7 %

Hochschild Mining stock traded up $0.04 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $2.35. 1,806 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 49,118. Hochschild Mining has a 52-week low of $1.21 and a 52-week high of $3.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.89 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $2.47 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $2.57.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Royal Bank of Canada lowered 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.