Sodexo S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) Short Interest Up 43.9% in February

Sodexo S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 5,900 shares, an increase of 43.9% from the February 13th total of 4,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 53,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Sodexo Price Performance

Shares of Sodexo stock opened at $16.11 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21. Sodexo has a 52-week low of $14.20 and a 52-week high of $20.55. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $15.23 and a 200-day simple moving average of $16.33.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, BNP Paribas lowered Sodexo from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 16th.

Sodexo Company Profile

Sodexo SA provides food services and facilities management services worldwide. It offers various on-site services, which includes corporate services, energy and resources, government and agencies, and other services; healthcare and seniors; and learning solutions to schools and universities. The company also provides food services comprising retail service, food delivery, and meal and food vouchers, as well as digital food ordering services; savings and purchase solutions, data and digital tools, and advisory services and client support; and work-life balance and employee experience solutions.