G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC – Get Free Report) saw a significant growth in short interest in May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 11,831 shares, a growth of 194.7% from the May 14th total of 4,014 shares. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,483 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.4 days.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On G. Willi-Food International
Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in G. Willi-Food International by 786.8% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 2,146 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904 shares during the last quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in G. Willi-Food International in the first quarter valued at $50,000. Geode Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in G. Willi-Food International in the fourth quarter valued at $203,000. Noked Israel Ltd acquired a new position in G. Willi-Food International in the fourth quarter valued at $230,000. Finally, Y.D. More Investments Ltd increased its stake in G. Willi-Food International by 3,072.6% in the first quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 68,750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,751,000 after purchasing an additional 66,583 shares during the last quarter. 9.45% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
G. Willi-Food International Stock Performance
G. Willi-Food International stock opened at $33.40 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $32.27 and a two-hundred day moving average of $29.33. The company has a market capitalization of $465.26 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.78 and a beta of 1.05. G. Willi-Food International has a fifty-two week low of $15.20 and a fifty-two week high of $37.35.
G. Willi-Food International Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Investors of record on Monday, April 13th were paid a $0.51 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 13th. G. Willi-Food International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 46.73%.
G. Willi-Food International Company Profile
G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.
Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.
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