Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) Short Interest Update

Aviva plc (OTCMKTS:AVVIY) was the target of a significant drop in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 27,300 shares, a drop of 6.5% from the August 31st total of 29,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 36,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.8 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, The Goldman Sachs Group upgraded Aviva to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 18th.

Aviva Price Performance

Shares of AVVIY stock opened at $13.03 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $13.04 and its 200-day simple moving average is $12.58. The company has a current ratio of 1.54, a quick ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68. Aviva has a 1-year low of $9.25 and a 1-year high of $13.58.

Aviva Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 23rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 6th will be issued a $0.2854 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 6th.

About Aviva

Aviva plc provides various insurance, retirement, investment, and savings products in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, and internationally. The company offers life insurance, long-term health and accident insurance, savings, pension, and annuity products, as well as pension fund business and lifetime mortgage products.