Vesuvius plc (OTCMKTS:CKSNF) Stock Short Interest Jumps 111.1%

Vesuvius plc (OTCMKTS:CKSNF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 84,039 shares, an increase of 111.1% from the September 30th total of 39,801 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 0 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently ∞ days.

Vesuvius Stock Performance

OTCMKTS CKSNF opened at $4.42 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $4.42 and its 200-day simple moving average is $4.42. Vesuvius has a 1-year low of $4.42 and a 1-year high of $5.69.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Vesuvius from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold”.

About Vesuvius

Vesuvius plc is a global engineering company that develops and supplies specialist ceramics, refractories, and related technologies for the processing of molten metals. Its products are designed to help customers control, protect, and monitor molten metal during demanding industrial manufacturing processes.

The company serves the steel, foundry, non-ferrous metals, and other high-temperature industries. Its product portfolio includes flow-control systems, refractory linings and shapes, molten-metal sensors, process-control equipment, robotics, and other consumable products used in steelmaking, casting, and metal treatment.

Vesuvius operates internationally, supporting customers through manufacturing, research and development, sales, and service operations across major industrial regions.