Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, a growth of 100.0% from the January 15th total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Advanced Info Service Public Stock Down 0.1 %

Advanced Info Service Public stock traded down $0.01 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $8.27. The company had a trading volume of 107 shares, compared to its average volume of 141. The company has a current ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $8.69 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $8.04. Advanced Info Service Public has a 12 month low of $5.10 and a 12 month high of $9.59. The company has a market capitalization of $24.59 billion, a PE ratio of 26.68 and a beta of 0.32.

Advanced Info Service Public (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) last released its earnings results on Friday, February 7th. The technology company reported $0.09 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.08 by $0.01. Advanced Info Service Public had a return on equity of 36.53% and a net margin of 15.77%.

Advanced Info Service Public Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.1694 per share. This is an increase from Advanced Info Service Public’s previous dividend of $0.11. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 21st. Advanced Info Service Public’s dividend payout ratio is presently 74.19%.

About Advanced Info Service Public

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited, together its subsidiaries, provides communication products and services primarily in Thailand. It is involved in the operation of cellular telephone networks, networks, and telecommunication and internet services. The company also distributes handsets; cash cards and electronic payment services; and internet equipment.