Short Interest in Wienerberger AG (OTCMKTS:WBRBY) Increases By 116.7%

Wienerberger AG (OTCMKTS:WBRBY) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,600 shares, anincreaseof116.7% from the July 31st total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 14,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 14,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days.

Wienerberger Stock Down 2.8%

Shares of WBRBY stock opened at $6.72 on Friday. Wienerberger has a one year low of $4.92 and a one year high of $8.15. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $7.12 and its 200-day simple moving average is $7.09.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently commented on WBRBY. Barclays upgraded Wienerberger to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, May 23rd. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Wienerberger in a research note on Wednesday, May 28th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Wienerberger presently has an average rating of “Buy”.

Wienerberger Company Profile

Wienerberger AG produces and sells clay blocks, facing bricks, roof tiles, and pavers in Europe. It operates through Wienerberger Building Solutions, Wienerberger Piping Solutions, and North America segments. The company offers wall, façade, and roof system for single, two, and multi-family homes, and non-residential construction; paving and water management for gardens, pavements, and parking areas; and electrical cooling and heating installation, drinking water and wastewater, garden irrigation, irrigation systems and water storage.