Benesse Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:BSEFY) Short Interest Up 325.0% in April

Benesse Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:BSEFY) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,700 shares, an increase of 325.0% from the March 31st total of 400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.7 days.

Benesse Stock Up 1.1 %

Benesse stock traded up $0.19 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $17.17. 121 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 700. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $17.32 and its 200 day moving average is $16.77. Benesse has a 52-week low of $11.36 and a 52-week high of $19.81.

Benesse Company Profile

Benesse Holdings, Inc provides educational, and nursing care and childcare services in Japan and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Domestic Education Business; Nursing Care and Childcare Business; and Kids & Family Business. The company engages in the correspondence course business, school and teacher support business, cram school business, English language lessons for children business, and other businesses for preschool to high school students; and nursing care and childcare business, which include the operation of nursing homes for seniors comprising fee-based homes and elderly houses with care services, home help and daytime nursing care services, food delivery, and daycare and afterschool care services.