Weir Group (OTCMKTS:WEGRY – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 19,603 shares, a growth of 835.3% from the June 15th total of 2,096 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 45,108 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.
Weir Group Price Performance
Shares of Weir Group stock traded up $0.27 on Friday, hitting $16.31. 21,390 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 37,241. Weir Group has a 12-month low of $15.38 and a 12-month high of $24.85. The company has a current ratio of 2.05, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.87. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $16.62 and a 200 day moving average price of $19.59.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Zacks Research raised Weir Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Kepler Capital Markets raised shares of Weir Group from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 17th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.
About Weir Group
Weir Group PLC is a Glasgow‐based engineering firm specializing in the design, manufacture and aftermarket servicing of equipment for the minerals, oil & gas and power industries. Founded in 1871, the company has built a reputation for delivering robust solutions that improve safety, efficiency and sustainability across challenging industrial environments. Its core focus lies in high‐performance equipment that supports critical processes such as ore extraction, fluid handling and pressure management.
The company’s Minerals division supplies a comprehensive range of products including slurry pumps, hydrocyclones, crushers and grinding mills, which are widely used in mining and quarrying operations.
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