Sands China Ltd. (OTCMKTS:SCHYY) Short Interest Update

Sands China Ltd. (OTCMKTS:SCHYY) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 1,849 shares, a decline of 93.2% from the January 29th total of 27,056 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 60,235 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 60,235 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Sands China Stock Down 1.4%

SCHYY stock traded down $0.31 during trading on Friday, reaching $22.49. 27,513 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 39,045. Sands China has a twelve month low of $15.41 and a twelve month high of $29.04. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.55. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $24.24 and a 200-day simple moving average of $25.53.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently weighed in on SCHYY shares. Zacks Research downgraded Sands China from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. HSBC upgraded Sands China to a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

About Sands China

Sands China Ltd is a Macau-based developer and operator of integrated resorts and casino properties. As a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp., the company focuses on the development, ownership and operation of large-scale destination resorts that combine gaming with hotels, retail, dining, meetings and entertainment. Its portfolio includes well-known integrated resorts on the Macau Peninsula and the Cotai Strip that are designed to serve both leisure tourists and business travelers.

The company’s core activities include casino gaming operations (table games and electronic gaming), hotel management, retail mall operations, food and beverage services, and the provision of convention and exhibition facilities.