Short Interest in Wienerberger AG (OTCMKTS:WBRBY) Expands By 116.7%

Wienerberger AG (OTCMKTS:WBRBY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,600 shares, anincreaseof116.7% from the July 31st total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 14,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average trading volume of 14,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.2 days.

Wienerberger Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of OTCMKTS:WBRBY opened at $6.72 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $7.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $7.09. Wienerberger has a one year low of $4.92 and a one year high of $8.15.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Barclays raised shares of Wienerberger to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 23rd. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Wienerberger in a research report on Wednesday, May 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

About Wienerberger

Wienerberger AG produces and sells clay blocks, facing bricks, roof tiles, and pavers in Europe. It operates through Wienerberger Building Solutions, Wienerberger Piping Solutions, and North America segments. The company offers wall, façade, and roof system for single, two, and multi-family homes, and non-residential construction; paving and water management for gardens, pavements, and parking areas; and electrical cooling and heating installation, drinking water and wastewater, garden irrigation, irrigation systems and water storage.