Short Interest in United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) Increases By 32.7%

United-Guardian, Inc. (NASDAQ:UG) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 13,800 shares, a growth of 32.7% from the November 30th total of 10,400 shares. Approximately 0.5% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 17,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.8 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Renaissance Technologies LLC raised its holdings in shares of United-Guardian by 1.1% during the second quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 187,563 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,677,000 after buying an additional 2,100 shares during the last quarter. Essex Investment Management Co. LLC bought a new stake in United-Guardian during the 3rd quarter valued at $126,000. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its position in United-Guardian by 8.3% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 28,335 shares of the company’s stock worth $450,000 after acquiring an additional 2,170 shares during the period. 23.16% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

United-Guardian Trading Up 0.4 %

UG stock traded up $0.04 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $9.77. 25,635 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 13,080. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $10.74 and a 200 day simple moving average of $11.71. The company has a market capitalization of $44.84 million, a PE ratio of 12.86 and a beta of 0.75. United-Guardian has a twelve month low of $6.75 and a twelve month high of $16.25.

United-Guardian (NASDAQ:UG) last issued its earnings results on Friday, November 8th. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $3.06 million during the quarter. United-Guardian had a return on equity of 30.25% and a net margin of 28.30%.

United-Guardian Company Profile

United-Guardian, Inc manufactures and markets cosmetic ingredients, pharmaceuticals, medical lubricants, and proprietary specialty industrial products in the United States and internationally The company offers cosmetic ingredients, including LUBRAJEL, a line of water-based gel formulation for sensory enhancement, lubrication, and texture to personal care products; LUBRAJEL NATURAL for skin moisturizing; LUBRAJEL MARINE that develops natural products using naturally derived polymers; LUBRAJEL OlL NATURAL, which makes luxuriant textures without adding viscosity; LUBRAJEL TERRA, a multifunctional, moisturizing hydrogel products; LUBRASIL II SB, a formulation of LUBRAJEL; LUBRAJEL II XD; B-122, a powdered lubricant used in the manufacture of pressed powders, eyeliners, rouges, and industrial products; and ORCHID COMPLEX, an oil-soluble base for extract of fresh orchids used in fragrance products, such as perfumes and toiletries.