Suntory Beverage & Food Limited (OTCMKTS:STBFY) Short Interest Up 596.3% in June

Suntory Beverage & Food Limited (OTCMKTS:STBFY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 106,683 shares, an increase of 596.3% from the June 15th total of 15,322 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 270,142 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Suntory Beverage & Food Stock Performance

Shares of Suntory Beverage & Food stock traded down $0.02 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $14.08. The company had a trading volume of 28,244 shares, compared to its average volume of 113,572. Suntory Beverage & Food has a 52-week low of $12.83 and a 52-week high of $16.91. The company has a 50 day moving average of $13.64 and a 200 day moving average of $14.56.

Suntory Beverage & Food Company Profile

Suntory Beverage & Food Co, Ltd. is a leading Japanese non-alcoholic beverage company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited. The company develops, produces and distributes a wide range of drinks, including bottled water, teas, coffees, carbonated soft drinks and health-oriented beverages. Key home-market brands include Suntory Tennensui natural mineral water, Iyemon green tea and BOSS canned coffee, while its international portfolio features Orangina, Lucozade and Ribena.

Founded as a distinct operating company in 2009 following the transfer of Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage business, the company traces its roots back to 1899, when founder Shinjirō Torii launched the first Suntory whisky.