Century Financial Co. (OTCMKTS:CYFL) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Century Financial Co. (OTCMKTS:CYFL) was the target of a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 200 shares, an increase of 100.0% from the February 13th total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Century Financial Price Performance

CYFL stock opened at $46.96 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $41.50 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $37.49. Century Financial has a one year low of $28.46 and a one year high of $48.04.

Century Financial Cuts Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, March 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 5th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.13%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 5th. Century Financial’s payout ratio is 49.74%.

About Century Financial

Century Financial Corporation operates as a bank holding company for Century Bank and Trust that provides a range of financial and trust services. The company’s primary deposit products include checking, savings, term certificate, and individual retirement accounts. It also provides residential mortgages; home equity, auto, specialty item, debt consolidation, construction, business term, and agri-business loans; small business Loans; real estate financing; lines of credit; letters of credit; and government loan guaranty programs.