Bodycote (OTCMKTS:BYPLF) Short Interest Update

Bodycote (OTCMKTS:BYPLF) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,443 shares, a growth of 212.3% from the December 15th total of 1,743 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently ∞ days. Based on an average trading volume of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently ∞ days.

Bodycote Stock Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS:BYPLF opened at $8.60 on Thursday. Bodycote has a 1-year low of $8.50 and a 1-year high of $8.60. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $8.60 and a 200 day moving average price of $8.31.

Analyst Ratings Changes

BYPLF has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating on shares of Bodycote in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Barclays raised Bodycote from a “hold” rating to an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 3rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy”.

Bodycote Company Profile

Bodycote plc (OTCMKTS: BYPLF) is a global provider of industrial thermal processing and materials technology services. The company offers a range of solutions including heat treatment, hot isostatic pressing, surface coatings and metal joining, all designed to enhance mechanical performance, improve material properties and extend the service life of critical components.

Operating more than 140 facilities across Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region, Bodycote serves customers in aerospace, automotive, energy, medical and general industrial markets.