Short Interest in Stolt-Nielsen Limited (OTCMKTS:SOIEF) Decreases By 18.5%

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (OTCMKTS:SOIEF) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,200 shares, a decline of 18.5% from the November 30th total of 2,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days.

Stolt-Nielsen Stock Performance

Shares of SOIEF traded up $1.02 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $26.02. The stock had a trading volume of 600 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,604. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $27.21 and a 200 day moving average price of $34.75. Stolt-Nielsen has a fifty-two week low of $24.61 and a fifty-two week high of $49.08.

Stolt-Nielsen Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 22nd were given a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 22nd. Stolt-Nielsen’s dividend payout ratio is currently 49.36%.

About Stolt-Nielsen

Stolt-Nielsen Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides transportation, storage, and distribution solutions for bulk liquid chemicals, edible oils, acids, and other specialty liquids worldwide. It operates through five segments: Tankers, Terminals, Tank Containers, Stolt Sea Farm, and Stolt-Nielsen Gas.