NEXT plc (OTCMKTS:NXGPF) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

NEXT plc (OTCMKTS:NXGPF – Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,903 shares, a growth of 211.1% from the September 15th total of 933 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 522 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 5.6 days.

NEXT Price Performance

OTCMKTS NXGPF opened at $189.93 on Wednesday. NEXT has a one year low of $169.63 and a one year high of $210.30. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $201.40 and a 200-day simple moving average of $192.34.

Analyst Ratings Changes

NXGPF has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Santander raised shares of NEXT to an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, September 25th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of NEXT in a report on Friday, August 7th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of NEXT in a report on Friday, September 18th. Citigroup raised shares of NEXT from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, Investec downgraded NEXT from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

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NEXT Company Profile

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NEXT plc is a United Kingdom-based retailer that sells clothing, footwear, accessories, home furnishings and related products. The company operates through a combination of physical stores, websites, mobile applications and catalog-based services, offering merchandise under the NEXT brand and selected third-party and partner brands.

NEXT serves customers primarily in the United Kingdom and also sells internationally through its online platforms and overseas operations. Its business includes retail, online and delivery services, financial services for eligible customers, and brand or product-management services provided to partner businesses.

Founded in 1982, NEXT has developed from a primarily store-based retailer into a digital and multichannel group.

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