Intertek Group plc (OTCMKTS:IKTSY) Short Interest Down 19.0% in February

Intertek Group plc (OTCMKTS:IKTSY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,700 shares, a decrease of 19.0% from the January 31st total of 2,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Barclays upgraded Intertek Group from a "strong sell" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Friday, January 24th.

Intertek Group Stock Up 0.2 %

IKTSY stock traded up $0.17 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $68.69. The stock had a trading volume of 1,059 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,387. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.27. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $63.73 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $63.21. Intertek Group has a 52-week low of $55.84 and a 52-week high of $69.97.

Intertek Group Company Profile

Intertek Group plc engages in the provision of quality assurance solutions to various industries in the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Australia, and internationally. The company operates in five segments: Consumer Products, Corporate Assurance, Health and Safety, Industry and Infrastructure, and World of Energy.