Kerry Group PLC (OTCMKTS:KRYAY) Short Interest Down 96.0% in December

Kerry Group PLC (OTCMKTS:KRYAY) saw a large drop in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 74 shares, a drop of 96.0% from the November 30th total of 1,848 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 23,794 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 23,794 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Kerry Group Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:KRYAY traded down $0.24 during trading on Friday, reaching $90.38. 7,002 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 13,437. Kerry Group has a 52-week low of $87.30 and a 52-week high of $113.38. The company has a current ratio of 1.37, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $91.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $95.70.

Kerry Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, November 17th. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 13th were issued a dividend of $0.4656 per share. This represents a dividend yield of 159.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, October 10th.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Kerry Group in a research report on Friday, September 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Kerry Group in a research report on Wednesday, September 24th. Finally, UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Kerry Group in a research report on Thursday, September 25th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Kerry Group Company Profile

Kerry Group (OTCMKTS:KRYAY) is a global leader in taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The company develops, manufactures and supplies a broad portfolio of ingredients, flavors and integrated solutions designed to enhance taste, improve health and simplify production processes. Kerry’s offerings span across dairy-based ingredients, flavors, texturizers, enzymes, probiotics and nutritional premixes, serving both industrial customers and consumer food brands.

Through its Taste & Nutrition division, Kerry provides customized flavor systems, savory and sweet taste platforms, and nutritional ingredients for applications such as snacks, bakery, dairy, beverages and meat alternatives.