Regency Centers Co. (NASDAQ:REGCO) Short Interest Up 32.0% in December

Regency Centers Co. (NASDAQ:REGCO) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 23,900 shares, an increase of 32.0% from the December 15th total of 18,100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.5 days.

Regency Centers Stock Down 0.3 %

Shares of Regency Centers stock traded down $0.07 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $22.86. 1,795 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,336. Regency Centers has a twelve month low of $21.47 and a twelve month high of $24.90. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $22.99 and a 200-day simple moving average of $23.11.

Regency Centers Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, January 16th will be paid a $0.3672 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 16th. This represents a $1.47 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.43%.

About Regency Centers

Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. Our portfolio includes thriving properties merchandised with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and best-in-class retailers that connect to their neighborhoods, communities, and customers.