Short Interest in Toto Ltd. (OTCMKTS:TOTDY) Expands By 685.8%

Toto Ltd. (OTCMKTS:TOTDY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,489 shares, an increase of 685.8% from the August 15th total of 444 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 18,263 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Toto Price Performance

TOTDY stock opened at $38.02 on Friday. Toto has a 1 year low of $23.84 and a 1 year high of $60.09. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $42.54 and a 200 day moving average of $41.80.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently commented on TOTDY. Nomura upgraded Toto to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, September 1st. Smbc Nikko Sec. upgraded shares of Toto from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 4th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Toto Company Profile

TOTO Ltd. (OTCMKTS:TOTDY) is a Japan‐based manufacturer specializing in bathroom fixtures and sanitary ware. Founded in 1917 by Kazuchika Okura and headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, the company has grown into one of the world’s leading providers of high‐quality toilets, bidets, washbasins, faucets and related ceramics. Over the decades, TOTO has built a reputation for innovation through the development of technologies such as the Washlet® electronic bidet toilet seat, which integrates heated seating, warm water cleansing and automated lid operation.

The company’s core product portfolio encompasses a wide range of sanitary ceramics, including one‐piece and two‐piece toilets, urinals, bathtubs and shower systems.