Regency Centers Co. (NASDAQ:REGCP) Short Interest Up 343.9% in January

Regency Centers Co. (NASDAQ:REGCP) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 2,366 shares, an increase of 343.9% from the January 15th total of 533 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 2,366 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days. Based on an average daily volume of 2,366 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.0 days.

Regency Centers Price Performance

NASDAQ:REGCP traded up $0.02 on Thursday, reaching $23.48. The stock had a trading volume of 4,674 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,962. Regency Centers has a 1-year low of $21.89 and a 1-year high of $24.75. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $23.50 and a 200-day moving average price of $23.80.

Regency Centers Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 15th will be issued a $0.3906 dividend. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 15th.

Regency Centers Company Profile

Regency Centers Corporation (NASDAQ: REGCP) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the ownership, development and management of grocery-anchored shopping centers. The company focuses on daily-need and necessity-based retail, targeting properties that serve as community hubs for food, health and service tenants.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Regency has built a portfolio of more than 400 properties across key U.S. markets, including Southern California, Texas, the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic.