Short Interest in Metso Oyj (OTCMKTS:OUKPY) Rises By 171.4%

Metso Oyj (OTCMKTS:OUKPYGet Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,900 shares, an increase of 171.4% from the March 31st total of 700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 9,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Metso Oyj Stock Performance

OUKPY traded up $0.15 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $5.64. 24,699 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 10,668. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $5.75 and its 200 day moving average price is $5.18. Metso Oyj has a 1-year low of $4.13 and a 1-year high of $6.48.

Metso Oyj Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, May 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, April 29th will be paid a $0.0965 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 26th. This is a positive change from Metso Oyj’s previous dividend of $0.08.

About Metso Oyj

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Metso Oyj provides technologies, end-to-end solutions, and services for aggregates, minerals processing, and metals refining industries in Europe, North and Central America, South America, the Asia Pacific, Greater China, Africa, the Middle East, and India. The company operates in two segments: Aggregates and Minerals.

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