Short Interest in Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SIEGY) Expands By 158.9%

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SIEGY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 24,600 shares, an increase of 158.9% from the January 31st total of 9,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 572,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Trading Down 1.5 %

SIEGY traded down $1.72 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $115.59. 193,258 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 233,747. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $106.37 and a 200 day moving average of $100.11. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft has a 12-month low of $83.64 and a 12-month high of $119.25. The firm has a market capitalization of $184.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.27 and a beta of 1.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.40 and a quick ratio of 1.15.

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SIEGY - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 13th. The technology company reported $1.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $19.58 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $18.70 billion. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft had a return on equity of 13.82% and a net margin of 12.41%. Equities research analysts anticipate that Siemens Aktiengesellschaft will post 6.59 EPS for the current year.

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Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th were paid a dividend of $2.6907 per share. This is a positive change from Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's previous dividend of $1.88. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 14th. Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's payout ratio is presently 30.72%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

SIEGY has been the subject of several analyst reports. Bank of America lowered shares of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 19th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded Siemens Aktiengesellschaft from a "moderate sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Thursday, December 5th.

About Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, a technology company, focuses in the areas of automation and digitalization in Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. It operates through Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure, Mobility, Siemens Healthineers, and Siemens Financial Services (SFS) segments.