Sodexo S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) Short Interest Down 50.1% in November

Sodexo S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 16,800 shares, a decrease of 50.1% from the November 15th total of 33,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 161,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Citigroup raised Sodexo to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 16th.

Sodexo Stock Up 1.1 %

Shares of SDXAY traded up $0.18 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $16.93. 28,495 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 36,711. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $16.98 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.74. Sodexo has a 1 year low of $15.97 and a 1 year high of $25.00. The company has a quick ratio of 1.03, a current ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21.

Sodexo Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 20th will be paid a $0.5696 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 20th.

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.