G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) Short Interest Down 58.1% in February

G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) was the target of a large decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 1,602 shares, a decline of 58.1% from the January 29th total of 3,823 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 3,554 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Based on an average daily volume of 3,554 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.1% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded G. Willi-Food International to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of G. Willi-Food International in a report on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, G. Willi-Food International has an average rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On G. Willi-Food International

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in G. Willi-Food International by 786.8% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 2,146 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 1,904 shares during the period. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the first quarter worth about $50,000. Geode Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter worth about $203,000. Noked Israel Ltd purchased a new position in G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter worth about $230,000. Finally, World Equity Group Inc. acquired a new stake in G. Willi-Food International in the third quarter valued at about $287,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 9.45% of the company’s stock.

G. Willi-Food International Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:WILC opened at $25.24 on Friday. G. Willi-Food International has a one year low of $12.54 and a one year high of $31.16. The stock has a market capitalization of $351.59 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.43 and a beta of 0.84. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $28.74 and a 200-day simple moving average of $24.41.

G. Willi-Food International Company Profile

G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.

Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.