Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, a growth of 100.0% from the January 15th total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days.

Advanced Info Service Public Stock Performance

Shares of AVIFY stock traded down $0.37 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $8.28. The stock had a trading volume of 1,426 shares, compared to its average volume of 141. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.31 and a quick ratio of 0.29. The firm has a market cap of $24.62 billion, a PE ratio of 26.71 and a beta of 0.32. Advanced Info Service Public has a fifty-two week low of $5.10 and a fifty-two week high of $9.59. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $8.69 and its 200-day simple moving average is $8.04.

Advanced Info Service Public (OTCMKTS:AVIFY) last issued its earnings results on Friday, February 7th. The technology company reported $0.09 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.08 by $0.01. Advanced Info Service Public had a return on equity of 36.53% and a net margin of 15.77%.

Advanced Info Service Public Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.1694 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 21st. This is a boost from Advanced Info Service Public’s previous dividend of $0.11. Advanced Info Service Public’s dividend payout ratio is 74.19%.

Advanced Info Service Public Company Profile

Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited, together its subsidiaries, provides communication products and services primarily in Thailand. It is involved in the operation of cellular telephone networks, networks, and telecommunication and internet services. The company also distributes handsets; cash cards and electronic payment services; and internet equipment.