Dassault Systèmes SE (OTCMKTS:DASTY) Short Interest Up 81.6% in March

Dassault Systèmes SE (OTCMKTS:DASTY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 50,300 shares, a growth of 81.6% from the February 28th total of 27,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 209,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short.

Dassault Systèmes Price Performance

Dassault Systèmes stock traded up $0.69 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $38.61. 52,111 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 110,908. Dassault Systèmes has a 12-month low of $32.85 and a 12-month high of $44.18. The company has a quick ratio of 1.93, a current ratio of 1.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $41.05 and a two-hundred day moving average of $37.69. The company has a market cap of $51.68 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.40, a PEG ratio of 3.83 and a beta of 0.90.

Dassault Systèmes (OTCMKTS:DASTY - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 4th. The technology company reported $0.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.42 by ($0.04). Dassault Systèmes had a net margin of 19.29% and a return on equity of 18.50%. Equities analysts forecast that Dassault Systèmes will post 1.31 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Berenberg Bank raised Dassault Systèmes from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, March 3rd.

Dassault Systèmes Company Profile

Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences.