Short Interest in Endesa, S.A. (OTCMKTS:ELEZY) Declines By 12.7%

Endesa, S.A. (OTCMKTS:ELEZY) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 17,900 shares, a decline of 12.7% from the January 15th total of 20,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 44,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Endesa Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:ELEZY traded up $0.11 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $11.38. 9,317 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 22,617. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $10.93 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $10.68. Endesa has a 12 month low of $8.55 and a 12 month high of $11.54.

Endesa Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 23rd. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 7th were given a $0.2627 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, January 7th. This is a positive change from Endesa’s previous dividend of $0.19. Endesa’s dividend payout ratio is 75.16%.

Endesa Company Profile

Endesa, SA engages in the generation, distribution, and sale of electricity in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Morocco, Italy, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and internationally. The company generates electricity from various energy sources, such as hydroelectric, nuclear, thermal, wind, and solar.