Community Bancorp (OTCMKTS:CMTV) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Community Bancorp (OTCMKTS:CMTV - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 300 shares, a growth of 200.0% from the January 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 4,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Community Bancorp Stock Performance

Shares of CMTV stock traded down $0.10 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $17.65. 2,205 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,176. The company has a quick ratio of 0.90, a current ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $98.80 million, a PE ratio of 8.10 and a beta of 0.32. Community Bancorp has a twelve month low of $14.31 and a twelve month high of $19.95. The firm's fifty day moving average price is $17.24 and its 200-day moving average price is $16.71.

Community Bancorp Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Saturday, February 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, January 15th were issued a dividend of $0.24 per share. This represents a $0.96 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, January 15th. Community Bancorp's payout ratio is presently 44.04%.

Community Bancorp Company Profile

Community Bancorp. operates as the bank holding company for Community National Bank that provides financial services to individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities in northern and central Vermont. It offers financing for commercial business properties, equipment, inventories, and accounts receivable, as well as standby letters of credit; and business checking and other deposit accounts, cash management services, repurchase agreements, ACH and wire transfer services, card processing, and remote deposit capture.