Vivendi SA (OTCMKTS:VIVHY) Stock Short Interest Jumps 83.3%

Vivendi SA (OTCMKTS:VIVHY) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in the month of September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 17,234 shares, a growth of 83.3% from the September 15th total of 9,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 147,950 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.1 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Kepler Capital Markets lowered shares of Vivendi from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, September 4th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Vivendi Stock Up 2.1%

OTCMKTS VIVHY opened at $1.71 on Friday. Vivendi has a 1-year low of $1.52 and a 1-year high of $3.66. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $1.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $2.13.

About Vivendi

Vivendi SE is a French media and entertainment group with activities spanning content creation, publishing, communications and cultural services. The company’s businesses have included television and film production and distribution, pay television, music, video games, advertising, publishing and live entertainment. Its operations and investments serve audiences and clients in Europe and other international markets.

Vivendi’s principal businesses have historically included Canal+, a provider of premium television and streaming content; Havas, a global advertising and communications network; and Lagardère, whose activities include publishing, retail and travel services.