Short Interest in Experian plc (OTCMKTS:EXPGY) Rises By 18.1%

Experian plc (OTCMKTS:EXPGY) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 22,200 shares, an increase of 18.1% from the September 15th total of 18,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 79,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Experian Stock Up 0.4 %

OTCMKTS:EXPGY traded up $0.21 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $51.41. The company had a trading volume of 24,992 shares, compared to its average volume of 70,263. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 0.70. Experian has a 52 week low of $28.80 and a 52 week high of $53.10. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $48.72 and a 200 day moving average price of $46.21.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on EXPGY shares. Wolfe Research assumed coverage on Experian in a report on Tuesday, July 9th. They issued a “peer perform” rating on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group raised Experian to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, September 27th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada raised Experian from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 26th.

Experian Company Profile

Experian plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a technology company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in two segments, Business-to-Business and Consumer Services. The company collects, sorts, aggregates, and transforms data from various sources to provide a range of data-driven services.