Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) Short Interest Update

Hochschild Mining plc (OTCMKTS:HCHDF) saw a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,600 shares, an increase of 700.0% from the December 31st total of 1,200 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 18,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Hochschild Mining Price Performance

Shares of Hochschild Mining stock opened at $2.12 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $2.67 and a 200-day simple moving average of $2.55. Hochschild Mining has a 52-week low of $1.09 and a 52-week high of $3.20. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays raised shares of Hochschild Mining to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 16th. Berenberg Bank downgraded shares of Hochschild Mining from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 16th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada cut shares of Hochschild Mining from a “moderate buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 22nd.

Hochschild Mining Company Profile

Hochschild Mining plc, a precious metals company, engages in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver in the Americas. The company holds 100% interests in the Inmaculada gold/silver underground operation and Pallancata silver/gold property, which are located in the Department of Ayacucho in southern Peru.