Naturgy Energy Group, S.A. (OTCMKTS:GASNY) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Naturgy Energy Group, S.A. (OTCMKTS:GASNY) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,800 shares, an increase of 260.0% from the June 30th total of 500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 32,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Naturgy Energy Group Stock Up 1.4 %

OTCMKTS:GASNY traded up $0.07 on Thursday, hitting $4.80. The stock had a trading volume of 2,067 shares, compared to its average volume of 30,354. The business’s fifty day moving average is $4.77 and its 200 day moving average is $4.85. Naturgy Energy Group has a 52 week low of $4.15 and a 52 week high of $6.12.

Naturgy Energy Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 16th will be issued a $0.0773 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 5th. This is a positive change from Naturgy Energy Group’s previous dividend of $0.06. Naturgy Energy Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 38.40%.

About Naturgy Energy Group

Naturgy Energy Group, SA, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the supply, liquefaction, regasification, transport, storage, distribution, and sale of natural gas. It operates through Distribution Networks and Energy Markets segments. The company engages in the regulated gas and electricity distribution; sale of liquefied natural gas and the maritime transport business; management conventional thermal generation facilities; and generation and sale of electricity through wind, mini-hydro, solar, and cogeneration sources, as well as provision of supply management services.