Repsol, S.A. (OTCMKTS:REPYY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Repsol, S.A. (OTCMKTS:REPYY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 112,200 shares, a growth of 49.2% from the December 31st total of 75,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 476,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

REPYY has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. BNP Paribas cut shares of Repsol from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein cut Repsol from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. Finally, UBS Group upgraded Repsol from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 8th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Repsol currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

Repsol Price Performance

Shares of Repsol stock traded down $0.08 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $11.90. 164,606 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 198,509. The company has a market cap of $14.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.26 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a current ratio of 1.48. Repsol has a 1-year low of $11.25 and a 1-year high of $17.61. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $11.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $12.80.

Repsol Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 21st. Shareholders of record on Monday, January 13th were paid a $0.4951 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, January 13th. This is a boost from Repsol's previous dividend of $0.43. Repsol's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 40.53%.

Repsol Company Profile

Repsol, SA operates as a multi-e energy company worldwide. Its Upstream segment engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas reserves, as well as develops low-carbon geological solutions. The company's Industrial segment is involved in refining activities and petrochemicals business; the trading, transport, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and fuels; and development of hydrogen, biomethane, sustainable biofuels, and synthetic fuels.