Bodycote (OTCMKTS:BYPLF) Short Interest Update

Bodycote (OTCMKTS:BYPLF) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,443 shares, a growth of 212.3% from the December 15th total of 1,743 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days.

Bodycote Price Performance

Bodycote stock opened at $8.60 on Tuesday. Bodycote has a twelve month low of $8.50 and a twelve month high of $8.60. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $8.60 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $8.30.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have recently commented on BYPLF. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Bodycote in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Barclays raised Bodycote from a “hold” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Buy”.

About Bodycote

Bodycote plc (OTCMKTS: BYPLF) is a global provider of industrial thermal processing and materials technology services. The company offers a range of solutions including heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing, surface coatings and metal joining, all designed to enhance mechanical performance, improve material properties and extend the service life of critical components.

Operating more than 140 facilities across Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region, Bodycote serves customers in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical and general industrial markets.