Short Interest in Benesse Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:BSEFY) Grows By 300.0%

Benesse Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS:BSEFY) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 400 shares, an increase of 300.0% from the March 15th total of 100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days.

Benesse Price Performance

Shares of Benesse stock remained flat at $17.55 on Wednesday. The stock had a trading volume of 74 shares, compared to its average volume of 576. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $17.42 and its 200 day simple moving average is $16.42. Benesse has a 12-month low of $11.36 and a 12-month high of $19.81.

Benesse Company Profile

Benesse Holdings, Inc provides educational, and nursing care and childcare services in Japan and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Domestic Education Business; Nursing Care and Childcare Business; and Kids & Family Business. The company engages in the correspondence course business, school and teacher support business, cram school business, English language lessons for children business, and other businesses for preschool to high school students; and nursing care and childcare business, which include the operation of nursing homes for seniors comprising fee-based homes and elderly houses with care services, home help and daytime nursing care services, food delivery, and daycare and afterschool care services.