Short Interest in Via Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIASP) Rises By 95.4%

Via Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIASP) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 1,061 shares, an increase of 95.4% from the January 15th total of 543 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,216 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 4,216 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days.

Via Renewables Stock Performance

VIASP stock opened at $25.60 on Friday. Via Renewables has a one year low of $22.00 and a one year high of $26.68. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $25.54 and its 200 day moving average is $25.57.

Via Renewables Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 1st will be paid a $0.657 dividend. This represents a $2.63 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 1st.

Via Renewables Company Profile

Via Renewables, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as an independent retail energy services company in the United States. It operates through two segments, Retail Electricity and Retail Natural Gas. The Retail Electricity segment engages in the transmission and sale of electricity to residential and commercial customers. The Retail Natural Gas segment is involved in the transportation, distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential and commercial customers. It also provides broker services for retail energy customers; and wireless services and equipment to wireless customers.