Fuchs SE (OTCMKTS:FUPBY) Short Interest Up 183.3% in June

Fuchs SE (OTCMKTS:FUPBY) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,700 shares, an increase of 183.3% from the May 31st total of 600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Fuchs Price Performance

OTCMKTS:FUPBY traded up $0.02 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $11.40. 2,121 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,608. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $11.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $11.48. Fuchs has a 52-week low of $8.95 and a 52-week high of $12.68. The company has a quick ratio of 1.23, a current ratio of 2.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02.

Fuchs (OTCMKTS:FUPBY) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 30th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $952.20 million for the quarter. Fuchs had a net margin of 7.82% and a return on equity of 16.08%. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Fuchs will post 0.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Fuchs Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, May 28th. Investors of record on Friday, May 10th were issued a $0.1953 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 2nd. This is an increase from Fuchs’s previous dividend of $0.19.

Fuchs Company Profile

Fuchs SE develops, produces, and sells lubricants and related specialties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and North and South America. The company offers automotive lubricants, such as biodegradable lubricants, central and mobile hydraulic oils, dry coatings, engine and gear oils, motorcycle/two wheelers, and service fluids, as well as various oils for agriculture sector.