Vestas Wind Systems A/S (OTCMKTS:VWDRY) Sees Large Decrease in Short Interest

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (OTCMKTS:VWDRY - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant drop in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 147,200 shares, a drop of 21.3% from the February 13th total of 187,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 593,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company's stock are short sold.

Vestas Wind Systems A/S Stock Down 0.2 %

Shares of OTCMKTS VWDRY traded down $0.01 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $5.61. 298,483 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 434,830. The company has a market cap of $17.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.00 and a beta of 1.25. Vestas Wind Systems A/S has a one year low of $4.19 and a one year high of $9.93. The company has a quick ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $4.70 and its 200-day simple moving average is $5.44.

Vestas Wind Systems A/S (OTCMKTS:VWDRY - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The energy company reported $0.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.04. Vestas Wind Systems A/S had a net margin of 2.85% and a return on equity of 15.79%. On average, analysts predict that Vestas Wind Systems A/S will post 0.27 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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Vestas Wind Systems A/S Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 10th will be paid a $0.0158 dividend. This is an increase from Vestas Wind Systems A/S's previous dividend of $0.01. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 10th. Vestas Wind Systems A/S's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 5.88%.

Vestas Wind Systems A/S Company Profile

Vestas Wind Systems A/S engages in the design, manufacture, installation, and services of wind turbines the United States, Denmark, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Power Solutions and Service. The Power Solutions segment offers onshore and offshore wind power plants, wind turbines, development sites, etc.