AXA SA (OTCMKTS:AXAHY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

AXA SA (OTCMKTS:AXAHY - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 96,900 shares, an increase of 1,142.3% from the March 15th total of 7,800 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 196,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have issued reports on AXAHY. The Goldman Sachs Group raised AXA from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, April 2nd. Morgan Stanley restated an "overweight" rating on shares of AXA in a research report on Wednesday, March 5th.

AXA Stock Up 1.9 %

Shares of AXA stock traded up $0.86 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $44.99. The company's stock had a trading volume of 91,259 shares, compared to its average volume of 132,701. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $41.45 and a 200 day moving average of $38.25. AXA has a 12 month low of $31.04 and a 12 month high of $45.31.

About AXA

AXA SA, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance, asset management, and banking services worldwide. The company operates through six segments: France; Europe; AXA XL; Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM; AXA Investment Managers; and Transversal & Other segments It offers life and savings insurance products, such as savings and retirement, other health, and personal protection products.