Sodexo S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Sodexo S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 2,100 shares, an increase of 110.0% from the March 31st total of 1,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 43,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Sodexo Stock Down 0.2 %

SDXAY stock traded down $0.04 during trading on Friday, reaching $16.86. 15,017 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 17,416. Sodexo has a 52-week low of $16.00 and a 52-week high of $25.00. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $18.19 and its 200 day moving average price is $20.64. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26.

Sodexo Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 7th were issued a dividend of $5.8045 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 6th. This represents a yield of 27.61%. This is an increase from Sodexo’s previous dividend of $0.40.

Sodexo Company Profile

Sodexo SA provides food services and facilities management services worldwide. It offers various on-site services, which includes corporate services, energy and resources, government and agencies, and other services; healthcare and seniors; and learning solutions to schools and universities. The company also provides food services comprising retail service, food delivery, and meal and food vouchers, as well as digital food ordering services; savings and purchase solutions, data and digital tools, and advisory services and client support; and work-life balance and employee experience solutions.