Taylor Wimpey plc (OTCMKTS:TWODY) Short Interest Up 866.2% in March

Taylor Wimpey plc (OTCMKTS:TWODY - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 62,800 shares, a growth of 866.2% from the February 28th total of 6,500 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 705,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Barclays cut Taylor Wimpey from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, January 6th.

Taylor Wimpey Stock Performance

Shares of Taylor Wimpey stock traded down $0.28 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $14.42. The company's stock had a trading volume of 560,276 shares, compared to its average volume of 248,220. Taylor Wimpey has a twelve month low of $13.18 and a twelve month high of $23.56. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $14.60 and a 200-day moving average of $16.89.

Taylor Wimpey Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 28th will be given a $0.5896 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 28th. This is a boost from Taylor Wimpey's previous dividend of $0.56.

Taylor Wimpey Company Profile

Taylor Wimpey plc operates as a homebuilder in the United Kingdom and Spain. It builds and delivers various homes and communities. Taylor Wimpey plc was incorporated in 1935 and is based in High Wycombe, the United Kingdom.