Pets at Home Group Plc (OTCMKTS:PAHGF) Short Interest Update

Pets at Home Group Plc (OTCMKTS:PAHGF) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 37,446 shares, a growth of 75.1% from the May 14th total of 21,386 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,165 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 32.1 days.

Pets at Home Group Stock Performance

PAHGF remained flat at $2.82 during trading on Monday. 7,935 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,732. Pets at Home Group has a 1-year low of $2.19 and a 1-year high of $3.90. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $2.58 and a 200-day moving average of $2.65.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of Pets at Home Group in a report on Monday, April 27th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

About Pets at Home Group

Pets at Home Group operates as a leading United Kingdom–based retailer specializing in pet food, accessories, and services. Through its network of retail stores, e-commerce platform, and veterinary care centres, the company provides a comprehensive range of products for dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and fish. Its merchandise mix includes branded and private-label pet food, bedding, toys, grooming tools and health supplies, catering to a broad spectrum of pet-owner needs.

In addition to its core retail offering, Pets at Home has developed a substantial services division.