CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCO) Short Interest Up 145.3% in February

CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCO) was the target of a significant growth in short interest in February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 13,000 shares, a growth of 145.3% from the February 13th total of 5,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 33,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

CHS Stock Performance

Shares of CHSCO stock traded up $0.10 on Friday, hitting $26.80. 2,791 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 28,316. CHS has a 1-year low of $25.75 and a 1-year high of $27.73. The company’s fifty day moving average is $26.67 and its 200 day moving average is $26.78.

CHS Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 17th will be issued a $0.4922 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 17th. This represents a $1.97 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.35%.

About CHS

CHS Inc, an integrated agricultural company, engages in the provision of grains, food, and energy resources to businesses and consumers worldwide. It is involved in the operation of petroleum refineries and pipelines; the supply, marketing, and distribution of refined fuels; the blending, sale, and distribution of lubricants; and the supply of propane, asphalt, and other natural gas liquids.