Samsonite International S.A. (OTCMKTS:SMSEY) Short Interest Update

Samsonite International S.A. (OTCMKTS:SMSEY) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 5,300 shares, a growth of 65.6% from the May 31st total of 3,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.2 days.

Samsonite International Stock Performance

SMSEY traded down $0.71 during trading on Friday, hitting $14.88. The stock had a trading volume of 1,775 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,874. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.14, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.26 and a beta of 0.51. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $16.69 and its 200 day moving average price is $16.62. Samsonite International has a twelve month low of $13.40 and a twelve month high of $20.06.

Samsonite International (OTCMKTS:SMSEY) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 14th. The company reported $0.30 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $859.60 million for the quarter. Samsonite International had a net margin of 11.55% and a return on equity of 28.81%. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Samsonite International will post 1.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Samsonite International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, June 12th will be given a dividend of $0.3895 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 12th. Samsonite International’s payout ratio is currently 26.90%.

Samsonite International Company Profile

Samsonite International SA engages in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and distribution of travel luggage bags in North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The company offers luggage, business, computer, outdoor, casual, and women's bags; and travel accessories and slim protective cases for personal electronic devices primarily under the Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, Speck, High Sierra, Gregory, Lipault, Kamiliant, Hartmann, and eBags brands, as well as other owned and licensed brand names.