Repsol, S.A. (OTCMKTS:REPYY) Sees Significant Decrease in Short Interest

Repsol, S.A. (OTCMKTS:REPYY - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 4,500 shares, a decline of 96.0% from the January 15th total of 112,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 326,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have weighed in on REPYY. UBS Group upgraded shares of Repsol from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered shares of Repsol from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has given a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy".

Repsol Stock Up 2.0 %

REPYY stock traded up $0.24 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $12.66. 106,269 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 159,258. The firm has a market cap of $15.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.66 and a beta of 0.73. Repsol has a 1-year low of $11.25 and a 1-year high of $17.61. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $11.97 and its 200 day simple moving average is $12.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a current ratio of 1.48.

Repsol Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 21st. Investors of record on Monday, January 13th were paid a $0.4951 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, January 13th. This is a boost from Repsol's previous dividend of $0.43. Repsol's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 40.53%.

Repsol Company Profile

Repsol, SA operates as a multi-e energy company worldwide. Its Upstream segment engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas reserves, as well as develops low-carbon geological solutions. The company's Industrial segment is involved in refining activities and petrochemicals business; the trading, transport, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and fuels; and development of hydrogen, biomethane, sustainable biofuels, and synthetic fuels.