Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Bank Hapoalim B.M. (OTCMKTS:BKHYY) saw a large growth in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, a growth of 100.0% from the December 15th total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.0 days.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:BKHYY remained flat at $59.33 during trading hours on Thursday. 133 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 57. Bank Hapoalim B.M. has a 52 week low of $40.00 and a 52 week high of $61.05. The business’s 50-day moving average is $57.21 and its 200 day moving average is $51.27. The stock has a market cap of $15.74 billion, a PE ratio of 7.54 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

Bank Hapoalim B.M. Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 29th were paid a $0.3654 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 29th. Bank Hapoalim B.M.’s dividend payout ratio is presently 19.44%.

About Bank Hapoalim B.M.

Bank Hapoalim B.M., together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking and financial products and services in Israel and internationally. It operates through Household, Private Banking, Small businesses and micro businesses, Mid-sized businesses, Large businesses, Institutional entities, and Financial management segments.