Short Interest in AGL Energy Limited (OTCMKTS:AGLXY) Grows By 125.0%

AGL Energy Limited (OTCMKTS:AGLXY) saw a large growth in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totalling 900 shares, a growth of 125.0% from the January 31st total of 400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.6 days.

AGL Energy Stock Performance

AGLXY opened at $6.92 on Friday. AGL Energy has a 1 year low of $5.37 and a 1 year high of $8.45. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $7.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $7.40.

AGL Energy Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 26th will be paid a $0.1445 dividend. This is a boost from AGL Energy’s previous dividend of $0.14. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 26th.

AGL Energy Company Profile

AGL Energy Limited engages in the supply of energy and other essential services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Australia. The company operates through three segments: Customer Markets, Integrated Energy, and Investments. It engages in the retail of electricity and gas; retail of broadband, mobile, and voice services; and provision of solar and energy products and services.