EACO Corp. (OTCMKTS:EACO) Short Interest Up 3,400.0% in December

EACO Corp. (OTCMKTS:EACO) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 35 shares, an increase of 3,400.0% from the December 15th total of 1 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 166 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 166 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short.

EACO Trading Down 2.4%

EACO stock traded down $2.00 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $83.00. The stock had a trading volume of 265 shares, compared to its average volume of 311. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $79.69 and its 200 day simple moving average is $73.52. EACO has a twelve month low of $35.12 and a twelve month high of $86.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03, a quick ratio of 1.55 and a current ratio of 2.82. The stock has a market capitalization of $403.55 million, a PE ratio of 11.72 and a beta of 0.08.

EACO (OTCMKTS:EACO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 8th. The financial services provider reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $110.95 million during the quarter. EACO had a return on equity of 23.69% and a net margin of 7.80%.

EACO Company Profile

EACO Corporation, through its subsidiary, Bisco Industries, Inc, distributes and sells electronic components and fasteners in the United States, Asia, Canada, and internationally. It offers electronic components, such as spacers and standoffs, card guides and ejectors, component holders and fuses, circuit board connectors, and cable components, as well as various fasteners and hardware products. The company also provides customized services and solutions for various production needs, including special packaging, bin stocking, kitting and assembly, bar coding, electronic requisitioning, integrated supply programs, and others.