Short Interest in Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) Drops By 81.6%

Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) was the target of a significant drop in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 27,014 shares, a drop of 81.6% from the December 31st total of 146,934 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days. Approximately 0.0% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently commented on the stock. Barclays downgraded shares of Victrex from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 12th. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Victrex in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Victrex Price Performance

VTXPF stock remained flat at $8.50 during trading on Tuesday. Victrex has a 52-week low of $7.83 and a 52-week high of $13.24. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $8.47 and a 200 day moving average price of $9.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 3.01.

About Victrex

Victrex plc is a UK-based specialist in high-performance polymer solutions, best known for its polyether ether ketone (PEEK) thermoplastic. Headquartered in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and global distribution of advanced polymer materials engineered for demanding environments. Victrex’s PEEK products deliver a combination of mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability, making them a preferred choice in sectors requiring long-term reliability under extreme conditions.

The company’s portfolio encompasses a range of PEEK-based offerings, including polymer granules, compounded resins and semi-finished shapes such as rods, tubes and sheets.