Kerry Group plc (OTCMKTS:KRYAY) Short Interest Update

Kerry Group plc (OTCMKTS:KRYAY - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 8,600 shares, an increase of 21.1% from the February 13th total of 7,100 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 17,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Kerry Group Stock Up 1.4 %

Shares of Kerry Group stock traded up $1.46 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $105.27. 4,357 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 8,336. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 1.54 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $102.52 and a 200-day moving average of $99.85. Kerry Group has a 12 month low of $79.21 and a 12 month high of $110.59.

Kerry Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, May 19th. Investors of record on Friday, April 11th will be issued a dividend of $0.9649 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 11th. This is an increase from Kerry Group's previous dividend of $0.41.

About Kerry Group

Kerry Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides taste and nutrition solutions. The company operates in two segments, Taste & Nutrition, and Dairy Ireland. The Taste & Nutrition segment offers taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical markets. The Dairy Ireland segment provides value-add dairy ingredients and consumer products, including functional proteins and nutritional bases.