Woolworths Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:WLWHY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Woolworths Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:WLWHY - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,300 shares, an increase of 30.0% from the February 28th total of 1,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company's stock are sold short.

Woolworths Price Performance

OTCMKTS:WLWHY traded up $0.05 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $2.82. The company's stock had a trading volume of 308 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,170. Woolworths has a one year low of $2.77 and a one year high of $4.69. The business's 50-day moving average is $3.22 and its 200-day moving average is $3.56. The company has a current ratio of 0.92, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58.

Woolworths Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 10th. Investors of record on Friday, March 28th will be issued a $0.0583 dividend. This is a positive change from Woolworths's previous dividend of $0.05. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 28th.

Woolworths Company Profile

Woolworths Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates a chain of retail stores in South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. It operates through seven segments: Woolworths Fashion, Beauty and Home; Woolworths Food; Woolworths Financial Services; Woolworths Logistics; Country Road Group; and Treasury.