Short Interest in Olympus Co. (OTCMKTS:OLYMY) Rises By 333,253.8%

Olympus Co. (OTCMKTS:OLYMYGet Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest in July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 43,336 shares, an increase of 333,253.8% from the June 30th total of 13 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 117,586 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, The Goldman Sachs Group cut shares of Olympus from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, June 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Olympus has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

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Olympus Price Performance

OTCMKTS:OLYMY traded up $0.17 on Friday, reaching $10.59. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 51,763 shares, compared to its average volume of 105,114. Olympus has a 12-month low of $8.08 and a 12-month high of $13.73. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $10.89 and a 200 day moving average price of $10.62.

About Olympus

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Olympus Corporation is a Tokyo-based manufacturer specializing in precision technology for the medical, scientific and industrial markets. Established in 1919, the company has built an international reputation for optical and digital imaging solutions that encompass endoscopic systems, microscopes, cameras and related accessories. Olympus leverages its expertise in optics, mechanics and electronics to develop instruments designed to advance diagnostics and scientific discovery.

In the healthcare sector, Olympus is best known for its endoscopy products and therapeutic solutions that support minimally invasive procedures in gastroenterology, pulmonology and urology.

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