Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:JMHLY) Short Interest Up 533.3% in March

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:JMHLY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,900 shares, an increase of 533.3% from the February 28th total of 300 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 28,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Jardine Matheson Stock Down 1.0 %

Shares of JMHLY traded down $0.41 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $42.15. 5,245 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 12,857. Jardine Matheson has a 12-month low of $34.15 and a 12-month high of $46.00. The company has a quick ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 1.15 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The stock's 50-day moving average price is $40.84 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $40.51.

Jardine Matheson Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 21st will be paid a $1.65 dividend. This is an increase from Jardine Matheson's previous dividend of $0.55. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 21st.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, UBS Group upgraded Jardine Matheson to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Friday, February 28th.

Jardine Matheson Company Profile

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates in motor vehicles and related operations, property investment and development, food retailing, health and beauty, home furnishings, engineering and construction, and transport businesses in China, Southeast Asia, and internationally.