G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of May. As of May 29th, there was short interest totaling 11,831 shares, a growth of 194.7% from the May 14th total of 4,014 shares. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 3,483 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.4 days.

G. Willi-Food International Stock Up 3.7%

WILC stock traded up $1.24 during trading on Friday, hitting $34.49. The company had a trading volume of 1,275 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,866. The firm has a market cap of $480.45 million, a PE ratio of 17.33 and a beta of 1.05. G. Willi-Food International has a 1-year low of $15.20 and a 1-year high of $37.35. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $32.42 and a 200-day moving average price of $29.36.

G. Willi-Food International (NASDAQ:WILC) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 26th. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. G. Willi-Food International had a return on equity of 14.12% and a net margin of 14.51%.The firm had revenue of $49.70 million for the quarter.

G. Willi-Food International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a special dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 13th were given a dividend of $0.51 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 13th. G. Willi-Food International’s payout ratio is presently 46.73%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On G. Willi-Food International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Y.D. More Investments Ltd increased its position in G. Willi-Food International by 3,072.6% during the 1st quarter. Y.D. More Investments Ltd now owns 68,750 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,751,000 after purchasing an additional 66,583 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its position in G. Willi-Food International by 408.1% during the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 10,903 shares of the company’s stock worth $220,000 after purchasing an additional 8,757 shares during the period. Noked Israel Ltd acquired a new position in G. Willi-Food International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $230,000. Geode Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in G. Willi-Food International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $203,000. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in G. Willi-Food International during the 1st quarter worth approximately $50,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 9.45% of the company’s stock.

G. Willi-Food International Company Profile

G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.

Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.