CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCL) Short Interest Up 31.5% in January

CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCL) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 29,200 shares, a growth of 31.5% from the December 31st total of 22,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 31,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.9 days.

Institutional Trading of CHS

An institutional investor recently raised its position in CHS stock. Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCL) by 11.1% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 110,505 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 11,062 shares during the quarter. Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC’s holdings in CHS were worth $2,837,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

CHS Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ CHSCL remained flat at $26.08 during midday trading on Thursday. 13,466 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 25,167. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $25.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $25.92. CHS has a twelve month low of $25.32 and a twelve month high of $26.63.

CHS Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 17th will be paid a $0.4688 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 17th. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.19%.

CHS Company Profile

CHS Inc, an integrated agricultural company, engages in the provision of grains, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers worldwide. It is involved in the operation of petroleum refineries and pipelines; the supply, marketing, and distribution of refined fuels; the blending, sale, and distribution of lubricants; and the supply of propane, asphalt, and other natural gas liquids.