Clariant AG (OTCMKTS:CLZNY) Short Interest Update

Clariant AG (OTCMKTS:CLZNY) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 200 shares, an increase of 100.0% from the August 31st total of 100 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.0 days.

Clariant Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of Clariant stock opened at $9.50 on Tuesday. Clariant has a 12-month low of $8.86 and a 12-month high of $15.23. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $10.13 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $10.77.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CLZNY has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered shares of Clariant from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. Zacks Research raised shares of Clariant from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Clariant to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 16th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Clariant presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

About Clariant

Clariant AG engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of specialty chemicals worldwide. The Care Chemicals segment offers specialty chemicals and application solutions for various applications in automotive fluids, aviation, construction chemicals, crop solutions, health care, home care, industrial lubricants, paints and coatings, personal care, and special solvents.