Truxton Co. (OTCMKTS:TRUX) Short Interest Up 50.0% in March

Truxton Co. (OTCMKTS:TRUX - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 300 shares, an increase of 50.0% from the February 28th total of 200 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company's stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.1 days.

Truxton Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS TRUX remained flat at $74.00 during mid-day trading on Wednesday. 45 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 824. Truxton has a 1-year low of $61.59 and a 1-year high of $82.00. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $76.64 and a 200 day simple moving average of $74.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $213.27 million, a PE ratio of 11.67 and a beta of 0.67.

Truxton (OTCMKTS:TRUX - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The financial services provider reported $1.74 earnings per share for the quarter.

Truxton Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 25th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 11th were given a dividend of $1.00 per share. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.41%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 11th. Truxton's payout ratio is presently 31.55%.

About Truxton

Truxton Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides various banking, investment management, and trust administration services to individuals, businesses, and charitable institutions in the United States. The company offers deposit products, including demand, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit.