Endesa, S.A. (OTCMKTS:ELEZY) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

Endesa, S.A. (OTCMKTS:ELEZY) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,600 shares, a decline of 89.7% from the December 15th total of 15,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 88,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Endesa Stock Performance

Shares of ELEZY traded up $0.41 on Tuesday, hitting $10.80. 48,828 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 31,703. Endesa has a 1 year low of $8.55 and a 1 year high of $11.54. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $10.74 and its two-hundred day moving average is $10.45.

Endesa Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 23rd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.2627 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 7th. This is a positive change from Endesa’s previous dividend of $0.19. Endesa’s dividend payout ratio is currently 75.16%.

Endesa Company Profile

Endesa, SA engages in the generation, distribution, and sale of electricity in Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Morocco, Italy, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and internationally. The company generates electricity from various energy sources, such as hydroelectric, nuclear, thermal, wind, and solar.