BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) Short Interest Down 37.5% in December

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIYGet Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,500 shares, a decline of 37.5% from the December 15th total of 2,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

BE Semiconductor Industries Price Performance

BE Semiconductor Industries stock traded up $4.27 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $153.00. The stock had a trading volume of 2,448 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,199. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $131.15 and a 200 day moving average price of $132.03. BE Semiconductor Industries has a 12 month low of $105.53 and a 12 month high of $195.34. The company has a quick ratio of 6.12, a current ratio of 6.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13.

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIYGet Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 24th. The technology company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $172.08 million during the quarter. BE Semiconductor Industries had a net margin of 28.93% and a return on equity of 39.36%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Needham & Company LLC downgraded shares of BE Semiconductor Industries from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday. UBS Group upgraded BE Semiconductor Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 7th.

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BE Semiconductor Industries Company Profile

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BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and service of semiconductor assembly equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries in China, the United States, Malaysia, Ireland, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Other Asia Pacific and Europe, and internationally.

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