Dassault Aviation société anonyme (OTCMKTS:DUAVF) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Dassault Aviation société anonyme (OTCMKTS:DUAVF) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 10,814 shares, an increase of 28.4% from the February 12th total of 8,420 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 786 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 13.8 days. Based on an average daily volume of 786 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 13.8 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

DUAVF has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Dassault Aviation société anonyme in a report on Friday, January 30th. Sanford C. Bernstein downgraded Dassault Aviation société anonyme to a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Dassault Aviation société anonyme in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Dassault Aviation société anonyme has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Dassault Aviation société anonyme Stock Down 2.4%

Shares of DUAVF opened at $385.50 on Friday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $386.37 and its 200 day moving average price is $344.83. Dassault Aviation société anonyme has a 52 week low of $285.00 and a 52 week high of $425.30.

Dassault Aviation société anonyme Company Profile

Dassault Aviation société anonyme is a French aerospace company specializing in the design, manufacture and support of military combat aircraft and business jets. The company operates two primary divisions: a defense arm that develops and produces fighter and unmanned combat vehicles, and a civil aviation arm known for its Falcon family of high-performance executive aircraft. Dassault Aviation serves both national armed forces and corporate operators worldwide, offering turnkey solutions that include aircraft sales, maintenance, training and mission support services.

Founded in 1929 by aeronautical engineer Marcel Bloch (later known as Marcel Dassault), the company established its reputation in military aviation with iconic programs such as the Mirage series of jet fighters.