Short Interest in Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) Declines By 50.0%

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 100 shares, a decline of 50.0% from the January 31st total of 200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Advanced Info Service Public Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS AVIFY traded up $0.93 on Friday, hitting $8.17. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 375 shares, compared to its average volume of 337. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $8.76 and a 200-day moving average of $8.21. The company has a market capitalization of $24.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.76 and a beta of 0.33. Advanced Info Service Public has a 12-month low of $5.10 and a 12-month high of $9.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.31 and a quick ratio of 0.29.

Advanced Info Service Public (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) last posted its earnings results on Friday, February 7th. The technology company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.01. Advanced Info Service Public had a return on equity of 40.28% and a net margin of 16.42%.

Advanced Info Service Public Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 21st will be issued a $0.1694 dividend. This is a positive change from Advanced Info Service Public’s previous dividend of $0.11. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 21st. Advanced Info Service Public’s dividend payout ratio is 72.73%.

About Advanced Info Service Public

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited, together its subsidiaries, provides communication products and services primarily in Thailand. It is involved in the operation of cellular telephone networks, networks, and telecommunication and internet services. The company also distributes handsets; cash cards and electronic payment services; and internet equipment.