Short Interest in Marks and Spencer Group plc (OTCMKTS:MAKSY) Grows By 577.1%

Marks and Spencer Group plc (OTCMKTS:MAKSY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 212,600 shares, an increase of 577.1% from the March 31st total of 31,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 203,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.0 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company's stock are short sold.

Marks and Spencer Group Stock Down 1.4 %

Shares of MAKSY traded down $0.15 on Friday, hitting $10.49. 27,475 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 87,092. Marks and Spencer Group has a one year low of $6.38 and a one year high of $11.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 0.82 and a quick ratio of 0.45. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $9.69 and a 200 day simple moving average of $9.53.

About Marks and Spencer Group

Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through five segments: UK Clothing & Home, UK Food, International, Ocado, and All Other. The company offers protein deli and dairy; produce; ambient and in-store bakery; meals dessert and frozen; and hospitality and Food on the Move' products.

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