Hochschild Mining PLC (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Short Interest Down 53.2% in December

Hochschild Mining PLC (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 47,021 shares, a decrease of 53.2% from the November 30th total of 100,426 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 30,319 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.6 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 30,319 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.6 days.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, UBS Group downgraded shares of Hochschild Mining from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Hochschild Mining Trading Down 1.0%

HCHDF traded down $0.07 on Monday, reaching $6.77. 21,570 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 30,500. Hochschild Mining has a twelve month low of $2.11 and a twelve month high of $7.08. The company’s 50 day moving average is $5.26 and its 200-day moving average is $4.52. The company has a quick ratio of 0.53, a current ratio of 0.75 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

About Hochschild Mining

Hochschild Mining plc is a London‐based precious metals company engaged in the exploration, development and operation of underground silver and gold mines. The company focuses on extracting and processing high-grade ore through conventional underground mining methods, with silver as its primary product and gold as a valuable by‐product. Its operations encompass a full value chain, from exploration and feasibility studies to production and marketing of refined metals.

The company traces its heritage to early 20th‐century mining initiatives in South America and has built a strategic presence across Latin America.