Atlanticus Holdings Co. (NASDAQ:ATLCP) Stock Short Interest Report for October

Atlanticus Holdings Co. (NASDAQ:ATLCP) was the target of a large drop in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 104 shares, a drop of 65.2% from the September 30th total of 299 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,950 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Atlanticus Trading Up 1.8%

ATLCP stock traded up $0.38 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $21.89. 500 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,523. The business has a 50 day moving average of $23.39 and a 200-day moving average of $23.85. Atlanticus has a 52-week low of $20.46 and a 52-week high of $24.90.

Atlanticus Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 1st were paid a $0.4766 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, September 1st. This represents a $1.91 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.7%.

Atlanticus Company Profile

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation is a financial technology and credit services company that develops and manages credit products for consumers who may have limited access to traditional forms of credit. Through its technology platforms and partner relationships, the company provides point-of-sale financing, credit card programs, personal installment loans and other consumer finance products.

Atlanticus supports the delivery, underwriting, servicing and administration of credit accounts, using data-driven tools designed to help financial institutions and merchants reach underserved and near-prime consumers.