Japan Tobacco Inc. (OTCMKTS:JAPAF) Short Interest Update

Japan Tobacco Inc. (OTCMKTS:JAPAF) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 617,610 shares, an increase of 25.4% from the January 15th total of 492,471 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,221 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 505.8 days. Based on an average trading volume of 1,221 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 505.8 days.

Japan Tobacco Price Performance

JAPAF stock remained flat at $39.75 during mid-day trading on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $37.16 and a 200-day moving average of $34.95. Japan Tobacco has a 52-week low of $23.90 and a 52-week high of $39.79.

About Japan Tobacco

Japan Tobacco Inc is one of the world’s largest tobacco companies, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with American Depositary Receipts trading over the counter under the symbol JAPAF. The company’s core business centers on the manufacture, marketing and sale of tobacco products, which include cigarettes, cigars and smokeless tobacco. In recent years, Japan Tobacco has expanded its portfolio to include electronic nicotine delivery systems and heat-not-burn devices as part of its strategy to offer reduced-risk alternatives to traditional smoking.

Among its leading brands are Mevius (formerly Mild Seven), Winston and licensed varieties of Camel, alongside a range of imported premium offerings such as Natural American Spirit.