Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Short Interest Update

Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 9,600 shares, a growth of 700.0% from the December 15th total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 18,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Barclays raised shares of Hochschild Mining to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. Berenberg Bank downgraded shares of Hochschild Mining from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada raised shares of Hochschild Mining to a “moderate buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 21st.

Hochschild Mining Stock Down 2.1 %

Shares of Hochschild Mining stock traded down $0.06 on Tuesday, hitting $2.67. The company had a trading volume of 22,997 shares, compared to its average volume of 28,416. Hochschild Mining has a twelve month low of $1.00 and a twelve month high of $3.20. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $2.74 and a 200-day moving average of $2.54.

About Hochschild Mining

Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. The company holds 100% interests in the Inmaculada gold/silver underground operation and Pallancata silver/gold property, which are located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru.