BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) Short Interest Update

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,500 shares, a decline of 37.5% from the December 15th total of 2,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, UBS Group upgraded BE Semiconductor Industries from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Tuesday, January 7th.

BE Semiconductor Industries Price Performance

BESIY traded up $5.48 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $148.73. The company's stock had a trading volume of 792 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,077. The stock has a market cap of $10.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 61.21 and a beta of 1.72. The business's 50-day moving average price is $130.40 and its 200-day moving average price is $131.91. The company has a current ratio of 6.86, a quick ratio of 6.12 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13. BE Semiconductor Industries has a 12 month low of $105.53 and a 12 month high of $195.34.

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 24th. The technology company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $172.08 million during the quarter. BE Semiconductor Industries had a net margin of 28.93% and a return on equity of 39.36%.

BE Semiconductor Industries Company Profile

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and service of semiconductor assembly equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries in China, the United States, Malaysia, Ireland, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Other Asia Pacific and Europe, and internationally.