CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCN) Short Interest Up 194.2% in January

CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCN) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 34,409 shares, a growth of 194.2% from the January 15th total of 11,696 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 20,673 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.7 days. Based on an average daily volume of 20,673 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.7 days.

CHS Trading Down 0.1%

NASDAQ:CHSCN opened at $25.41 on Thursday. CHS has a 52 week low of $24.35 and a 52 week high of $25.78. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $25.21 and its 200-day moving average price is $25.26.

CHS Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.4438 per share. This represents a $1.78 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th.

CHS Company Profile

CHS Inc is a diversified global cooperative owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States. Established in 1931 and headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, the company operates through a network of locally owned cooperatives, agribusinesses, and operations in energy, grains and foods. As a member-owned organization, CHS focuses on adding value for its owners by providing marketing, distribution and processing services that help rural communities thrive.

The company’s business activities are organized into three primary segments.