Dassault Aviation société anonyme (OTCMKTS:DUAVF) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Dassault Aviation société anonyme (OTCMKTS:DUAVF) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 10,814 shares, an increase of 28.4% from the February 12th total of 8,420 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 786 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 13.8 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 786 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 13.8 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Sanford C. Bernstein lowered Dassault Aviation société anonyme to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Dassault Aviation société anonyme in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of Dassault Aviation société anonyme in a report on Friday, January 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Dassault Aviation société anonyme Trading Down 2.4%

Dassault Aviation société anonyme stock opened at $385.50 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $386.37 and a 200-day moving average of $344.83. Dassault Aviation société anonyme has a 52 week low of $285.00 and a 52 week high of $425.30.

About Dassault Aviation société anonyme

Dassault Aviation société anonyme is a French aerospace company specializing in the design, manufacture and support of military combat aircraft and business jets. The company operates two primary divisions: a defense arm that develops and produces fighter and unmanned combat vehicles, and a civil aviation arm known for its Falcon family of high-performance executive aircraft. Dassault Aviation serves both national armed forces and corporate operators worldwide, offering turnkey solutions that include aircraft sales, maintenance, training and mission support services.

Founded in 1929 by aeronautical engineer Marcel Bloch (later known as Marcel Dassault), the company established its reputation in military aviation with iconic programs such as the Mirage series of jet fighters.