Toto Ltd. (OTCMKTS:TOTDY) Stock Short Interest Climbs 163.7%

Toto Ltd. (OTCMKTS:TOTDY) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,133 shares, an increase of 163.7% from the October 15th total of 809 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 26,460 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, Nomura upgraded shares of Toto to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 1st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold”.

Toto Trading Down 1.7%

Toto stock traded down $0.60 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $35.12. The company had a trading volume of 1,055 shares, compared to its average volume of 19,091. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $36.95 and its 200-day simple moving average is $40.14. Toto has a 12-month low of $23.84 and a 12-month high of $60.09.

Toto Company Profile

TOTO Ltd. is a Japan-based manufacturer of sanitary ware and bathroom products. The company is best known for its toilets, including the WASHLET electronic bidet toilet seat, as well as bathroom fixtures, faucets, lavatories, bathtubs and related products. In addition to sanitary equipment, TOTO offers products and materials for kitchens, commercial facilities and residential construction. Its product portfolio also includes bathroom and kitchen systems, plumbing fixtures and other building-related materials designed to support water efficiency, hygiene and accessibility.