Benesse Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:BSEFY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Benesse Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:BSEFY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,700 shares, a growth of 325.0% from the March 31st total of 400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.7 days.

Benesse Stock Up 1.1 %

BSEFY stock traded up $0.19 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $17.17. The stock had a trading volume of 121 shares, compared to its average volume of 700. Benesse has a 12-month low of $11.36 and a 12-month high of $19.81. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $17.32 and its 200 day moving average price is $16.77.

About Benesse

Benesse Holdings, Inc provides educational, and nursing care and childcare services in Japan and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Domestic Education Business; Nursing Care and Childcare Business; and Kids & Family Business. The company engages in the correspondence course business, school and teacher support business, cram school business, English language lessons for children business, and other businesses for preschool to high school students; and nursing care and childcare business, which include the operation of nursing homes for seniors comprising fee-based homes and elderly houses with care services, home help and daytime nursing care services, food delivery, and daycare and afterschool care services.