Experian plc (OTCMKTS:EXPGF) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Experian plc (OTCMKTS:EXPGFGet Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 732,500 shares, an increase of 245.2% from the December 31st total of 212,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 198.0 days.

Experian Trading Up 0.8 %

Shares of OTCMKTS:EXPGF traded up $0.37 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $49.54. 150 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 23,989. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $45.61 and its 200-day moving average price is $47.60. Experian has a 52 week low of $40.73 and a 52 week high of $52.29.

Experian Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 10th will be given a $0.1925 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 8th. Experian’s payout ratio is currently 44.91%.

About Experian

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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.

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