Bankinter SA (OTCMKTS:BKNIY) Sees Significant Increase in Short Interest

Bankinter SA (OTCMKTS:BKNIY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 27,317 shares, an increase of 104.9% from the January 15th total of 13,335 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 47,446 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days. Based on an average trading volume of 47,446 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days.

Bankinter Stock Performance

Shares of Bankinter stock opened at $16.38 on Friday. Bankinter has a one year low of $9.15 and a one year high of $17.97. The company has a current ratio of 1.03, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.62. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $16.74 and a 200-day moving average price of $15.84.

Bankinter (OTCMKTS:BKNIY) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The bank reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35. The firm had revenue of $919.37 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $922.16 million. Bankinter had a return on equity of 17.47% and a net margin of 23.00%. Equities analysts forecast that Bankinter will post 1 EPS for the current year.

Bankinter Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 2nd were issued a $0.231 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 1st. This represents a yield of 279.0%. Bankinter’s payout ratio is presently 34.81%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

BKNIY has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Bankinter from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Barclays raised Bankinter from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised Bankinter from a “moderate sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Zacks Research cut Bankinter from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Reduce”.

About Bankinter

Bankinter, SA (OTCMKTS: BKNIY) is a Spanish commercial bank headquartered in Madrid. Founded in 1965 as Banco Intercontinental Español, it has grown into one of the country’s leading financial institutions, serving both individual and corporate clients. The bank is publicly traded on the Bolsa de Madrid and operates under a universal banking model, combining traditional branch networks with advanced digital platforms.

In its retail banking segment, Bankinter offers a broad array of deposit accounts, consumer loans, mortgages and credit cards, alongside digital banking services designed to simplify everyday transactions.