Extendicare Inc. (OTCMKTS:EXETF – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 936,000 shares, an increase of 43.9% from the February 13th total of 650,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 26,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 35.3 days.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Separately, Royal Bank of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of Extendicare in a research report on Wednesday, March 5th.
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Extendicare Stock Performance
Extendicare Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 3rd were issued a $0.0282 dividend. This represents a dividend yield of 4.18%. This is a boost from Extendicare’s previous dividend of $0.03. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 28th. Extendicare’s dividend payout ratio is currently -185.01%.
About Extendicare
Extendicare Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides care and services for seniors in Canada. The company offers long term care (LTC) services; and home health care services, such as nursing care, occupational, physical and speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities, as well as management, consulting, and other services to third parties.
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