Suntory Beverage & Food Limited (OTCMKTS:STBFY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Suntory Beverage & Food Limited (OTCMKTS:STBFY) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 247,971 shares, a growth of 414.1% from the April 15th total of 48,234 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 208,994 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days.

Suntory Beverage & Food Trading Down 1.1%

Shares of OTCMKTS STBFY opened at $14.07 on Wednesday. Suntory Beverage & Food has a 1 year low of $13.65 and a 1 year high of $16.92. The company’s 50-day moving average is $14.34 and its 200 day moving average is $15.16.

About Suntory Beverage & Food

Suntory Beverage & Food Co, Ltd. is a leading Japanese non-alcoholic beverage company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited. The company develops, produces and distributes a wide range of drinks, including bottled water, teas, coffees, carbonated soft drinks and health-oriented beverages. Key home-market brands include Suntory Tennensui natural mineral water, Iyemon green tea and BOSS canned coffee, while its international portfolio features Orangina, Lucozade and Ribena.

Founded as a distinct operating company in 2009 following the transfer of Suntory’s non-alcoholic beverage business, the company traces its roots back to 1899, when founder Shinjir? Torii launched the first Suntory whisky.