Vicat S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDCVF) Short Interest Update

Vicat S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDCVF) saw a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 475 shares, an increase of 20.3% from the December 31st total of 395 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 412 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.2 days. Based on an average trading volume of 412 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.2 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

SDCVF has been the subject of several recent research reports. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Vicat in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Oddo Bhf upgraded shares of Vicat to an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Vicat Stock Performance

SDCVF stock opened at $88.71 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $85.54 and its 200 day moving average price is $73.20. Vicat has a fifty-two week low of $70.00 and a fifty-two week high of $88.71.

Vicat Company Profile

Vicat is a France-based building materials group specializing in the manufacture and distribution of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and specialized construction products. The company’s operations span the full value chain of hydraulic binders, from quarrying and raw-material processing to large-scale production facilities and on-site deliveries. In addition to standard cement and concrete offerings, Vicat provides tailored solutions for infrastructure, housing, industrial projects and environmental works, including mortars, gypsum-based products and admixtures.

Founded in 1853 by Joseph Vicat—son of renowned engineer Louis Vicat—the company pioneered early developments in hydraulic binders and has remained under family influence for much of its history.