Short Interest in Heineken (OTCMKTS:HEINY) Grows By 8.8%

Heineken (OTCMKTS:HEINY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 17,400 shares, a growth of 8.8% from the March 31st total of 16,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 198,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Heineken Stock Down 0.7 %

Shares of HEINY opened at $48.74 on Wednesday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $47.47 and a 200 day moving average price of $47.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.77 and a quick ratio of 0.52. Heineken has a 1-year low of $42.92 and a 1-year high of $58.23.

Heineken Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be given a dividend of $0.4536 per share. This is a positive change from Heineken’s previous dividend of $0.30. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 29th.

About Heineken

Heineken N.V. brews and sells beer and cider in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company provides soft drinks and water. It offers its beers under the Heineken, Heineken Light, Orchard Thieves, Orchard Thieves Light, Birra Moretti, Coors, Murphy's and Beamish Stouts, Desperados, Tiger, Sol, and Foster's brand, as well as under regional and local brands.