MTU Aero Engines AG (OTCMKTS:MTUAY) Short Interest Update

MTU Aero Engines AG (OTCMKTS:MTUAY) was the target of a large growth in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 500 shares, a growth of 66.7% from the March 31st total of 300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 11,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

MTU Aero Engines Price Performance

OTCMKTS:MTUAY traded up $1.14 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $120.68. 3,829 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 8,378. MTU Aero Engines has a twelve month low of $84.47 and a twelve month high of $132.16. The firm has a market capitalization of $12.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -111.74 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $120.85 and a 200 day moving average price of $110.72.

MTU Aero Engines (OTCMKTS:MTUAY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 29th. The company reported $1.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. MTU Aero Engines had a positive return on equity of 17.99% and a negative net margin of 1.90%. The business had revenue of $1.84 billion during the quarter. On average, equities research analysts forecast that MTU Aero Engines will post 6.69 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

MTU Aero Engines Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 10th will be given a dividend of $0.7523 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 9th. MTU Aero Engines’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -113.89%.

MTU Aero Engines Company Profile

MTU Aero Engines AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and maintenance of commercial and military aircraft engines, and aero-derivative industrial gas turbines in Germany, other European countries, North America, Asia, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM Business); and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO Business).