Mapfre, S.A. (OTCMKTS:MPFRY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Mapfre, S.A. (OTCMKTS:MPFRY) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 3,600 shares, an increase of 414.3% from the December 15th total of 700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.0 days.

Mapfre Trading Up 0.5 %

MPFRY traded up $0.03 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $5.09. The company had a trading volume of 100 shares, compared to its average volume of 100. Mapfre has a 52 week low of $4.12 and a 52 week high of $5.83. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $5.33 and its 200 day moving average price is $5.12.

Mapfre Cuts Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 27th were issued a dividend of $0.0861 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, November 27th. Mapfre’s dividend payout ratio is 35.86%.

Mapfre Company Profile

Mapfre, SA engages in insurance, finance, securities, investment, and services business worldwide. The company offers life and non-life; health; accident; property and casualty protection comprising automobile and homeowner insurance, personal third-party liability and asset insurance, etc.; savings and investment; retirement; burial; travel; and leisure insurance solutions.