Short Interest in easyJet plc (OTCMKTS:ESYJY) Drops By 5.2%

easyJet plc (OTCMKTS:ESYJY) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 18,300 shares, a decrease of 5.2% from the December 31st total of 19,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 5,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.7 days.

easyJet Trading Up 0.2 %

OTCMKTS:ESYJY traded up $0.01 during mid-day trading on Monday, hitting $6.35. The stock had a trading volume of 5,799 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,432. easyJet has a twelve month low of $5.22 and a twelve month high of $7.73. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $6.77 and its 200 day simple moving average is $6.48.

easyJet Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 26th. Investors of record on Friday, February 21st will be issued a dividend of $0.1549 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 21st. This is a positive change from easyJet’s previous dividend of $0.06. easyJet’s payout ratio is presently 38.46%.

easyJet Company Profile

easyJet plc operates as a low-cost airline carrier in Europe. The company engages in the provision of holiday packages; aircraft trading and leasing activities; development of building projects; financing and insurance business; and tour operator activities. easyJet plc was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Luton, the United Kingdom.