Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:JMHLY) Short Interest Down 79.2% in March

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited (OTCMKTS:JMHLY) saw a large decrease in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 500 shares, a decrease of 79.2% from the February 29th total of 2,400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 53,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Jardine Matheson Stock Performance

Shares of JMHLY stock traded down $0.13 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $36.92. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 29,524 shares, compared to its average volume of 25,941. Jardine Matheson has a 1-year low of $36.79 and a 1-year high of $52.23. The company has a current ratio of 1.13, a quick ratio of 0.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $40.56 and its two-hundred day moving average is $41.42.

Jardine Matheson Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 22nd will be paid a $1.60 dividend. This is a boost from Jardine Matheson’s previous dividend of $0.55. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 21st.

Jardine Matheson Company Profile

Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, operates in motor vehicles and related operations, property investment and development, food retailing, health and beauty, home furnishings, engineering and construction, and transportation businesses in China, Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom, and internationally.