United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) Short Interest Update

United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 13,800 shares, a growth of 32.7% from the November 30th total of 10,400 shares. Approximately 0.5% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 17,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days.

United-Guardian Stock Performance

Shares of United-Guardian stock traded down $0.21 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $9.56. 21,428 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 13,110. The firm has a market cap of $43.88 million, a PE ratio of 12.58 and a beta of 0.75. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $10.74 and its 200 day moving average is $11.75. United-Guardian has a 1 year low of $7.02 and a 1 year high of $16.25.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November 8th. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $3.06 million for the quarter. United-Guardian had a net margin of 28.30% and a return on equity of 30.25%.

Institutional Trading of United-Guardian

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United-Guardian during the third quarter worth about $126,000. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in United-Guardian by 8.3% during the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,335 shares of the company’s stock worth $450,000 after buying an additional 2,170 shares during the period. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its stake in United-Guardian by 1.1% in the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 187,563 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,677,000 after buying an additional 2,100 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 23.16% of the company’s stock.

About United-Guardian

United-Guardian, Inc manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries.