Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ:NHTC) Short Interest Update

Natural Health Trends Corp. (NASDAQ:NHTC) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 43,220 shares, an increase of 23.6% from the December 31st total of 34,971 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 38,960 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.1 days. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Currently, 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 38,960 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.1 days.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Natural Health Trends

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in NHTC. Osaic Holdings Inc. raised its position in Natural Health Trends by 536,392.2% during the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 413,099 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,789,000 after purchasing an additional 413,022 shares during the period. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Natural Health Trends during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $101,000. Finally, CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new stake in Natural Health Trends during the 3rd quarter valued at $718,000. 10.13% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Natural Health Trends in a report on Wednesday, December 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Natural Health Trends has an average rating of “Sell”.

Natural Health Trends Stock Performance

NASDAQ NHTC opened at $3.79 on Tuesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $3.29 and a 200-day moving average price of $3.95. Natural Health Trends has a one year low of $2.40 and a one year high of $6.00. The company has a market capitalization of $43.62 million, a P/E ratio of -379.00 and a beta of 0.85.

Natural Health Trends (NASDAQ:NHTC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Natural Health Trends had a negative net margin of 0.29% and a negative return on equity of 0.40%. The business had revenue of $9.48 million for the quarter.

About Natural Health Trends

Natural Health Trends Corp. is a U.S.-based holding company that develops, markets and distributes a range of plant-based health supplements, nutritional products and personal care items. The company’s product portfolio spans weight management, skin care, men’s health, nutritional supplements and wellness solutions designed to support overall health and beauty. Natural Health Trends focuses on delivering scientifically formulated products through modern e-commerce channels and direct selling platforms.

Through its principal subsidiaries in the People’s Republic of China—including Shanghai NHTC Health Products Co, Ltd.