Tate & Lyle plc (OTCMKTS:TATYY) Short Interest Up 25.0% in October

Tate & Lyle plc (OTCMKTS:TATYY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 500 shares, an increase of 25.0% from the October 15th total of 400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Tate & Lyle Stock Up 0.5 %

TATYY traded up $0.18 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $38.50. The company's stock had a trading volume of 5,971 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,014. Tate & Lyle has a 52 week low of $30.14 and a 52 week high of $44.76. The company's 50-day moving average is $37.91 and its 200-day moving average is $35.12. The company has a quick ratio of 2.17, a current ratio of 3.22 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46.

Tate & Lyle Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 9th. Investors of record on Friday, November 22nd will be paid a $0.3325 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 22nd.

About Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries in the United States, the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Food & Beverage Solutions, Sucralose, and Primary Products.