Short Interest in Spectris plc (OTCMKTS:SEPJF) Increases By 39.6%

Spectris plc (OTCMKTS:SEPJF) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 7,400 shares, anincreaseof39.6% from the July 31st total of 5,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 9.3 days. Based on an average daily volume of 800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 9.3 days.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Spectris in a research note on Wednesday, June 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, Spectris currently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Spectris Price Performance

Spectris stock opened at $55.24 on Monday. Spectris has a twelve month low of $22.96 and a twelve month high of $56.15. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $53.47 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $39.46.

About Spectris

Spectris plc provides precision measurement solutions worldwide. It operates through Spectris Scientific, Spectris Dynamics, and Other segments. The Spectris Scientific segment provides advanced sensors and instruments used to measure, analyze, and characterize materials; and monitor ultra-clean manufacturing environments.