Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) Short Interest Update

Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) saw a large increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 87,374 shares, an increase of 97.2% from the May 31st total of 44,301 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 9 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 9,708.2 days.

Victrex Price Performance

VTXPF stock opened at $8.18 on Wednesday. Victrex has a 1-year low of $7.74 and a 1-year high of $11.48. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $8.13 and its 200 day simple moving average is $9.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a current ratio of 3.01 and a quick ratio of 1.23.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded shares of Victrex to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Victrex Company Profile

Victrex plc is a UK-based specialist in high-performance polymer solutions, best known for its polyether ether ketone (PEEK) thermoplastic. Headquartered in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and global distribution of advanced polymer materials engineered for demanding environments. Victrex’s PEEK products deliver a combination of mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability, making them a preferred choice in sectors requiring long-term reliability under extreme conditions.

The company’s portfolio encompasses a range of PEEK-based offerings, including polymer granules, compounded resins and semi-finished shapes such as rods, tubes and sheets.