Sodexo S.A. Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) Short Interest Update

Sodexo S.A. Sponsored ADR (OTCMKTS:SDXAY) was the target of a large increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 179,175 shares, an increase of 990.1% from the March 31st total of 16,436 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 549,365 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.3 days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently commented on SDXAY. Morgan Stanley downgraded Sodexo from an “overweight” rating to an “underweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Sodexo from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Sodexo Trading Up 2.2%

OTCMKTS:SDXAY traded up $0.22 on Friday, reaching $10.19. The stock had a trading volume of 68,328 shares, compared to its average volume of 291,222. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.18, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 1.03. Sodexo has a 1-year low of $9.08 and a 1-year high of $13.95. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $10.37 and a 200-day moving average price of $10.70.

About Sodexo

Sodexo is a global provider of integrated facilities management and food services, offering a wide range of solutions designed to enhance quality of life for clients across corporate, education, healthcare, remote site and sports & leisure markets. The company’s core activities include workplace dining and catering, reception and concierge services, cleaning and technical maintenance, security, grounds maintenance, and energy management. Sodexo partners with organizations to streamline operations, improve employee engagement and well-being, and ensure safe, sustainable environments.

Founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseille, France, Sodexo has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.