AGL Energy Limited (OTCMKTS:AGLXY) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

AGL Energy Limited (OTCMKTS:AGLXY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 900 shares, an increase of 125.0% from the January 31st total of 400 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.6 days.

AGL Energy Stock Performance

Shares of AGL Energy stock traded up $0.18 on Friday, hitting $6.92. The stock had a trading volume of 845 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,130. AGL Energy has a twelve month low of $5.37 and a twelve month high of $8.45. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $7.14 and a 200 day moving average of $7.39.

AGL Energy Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 26th will be given a $0.1445 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 26th. This is an increase from AGL Energy’s previous dividend of $0.14.

About AGL Energy

AGL Energy Limited engages in the supply of energy and other essential services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Australia. The company operates through three segments: Customer Markets, Integrated Energy, and Investments. It engages in the retail of electricity and gas; retail of broadband, mobile, and voice services; and provision of solar and energy products and services.