Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) Short Interest Up 594.5% in May

Compass Group PLC (OTCMKTS:CMPGY) saw a large growth in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 227,363 shares, a growth of 594.5% from the April 30th total of 32,740 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 625,260 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

Compass Group Stock Performance

Shares of Compass Group stock traded up $0.31 on Thursday, reaching $31.32. 15,072 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 514,657. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $29.42 and its 200-day moving average price is $30.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.73. Compass Group has a 1-year low of $26.95 and a 1-year high of $36.32.

Compass Group Company Profile

Compass Group is a UK-based multinational company that specializes in contract foodservice and support services for corporate, education, healthcare, sports and leisure, defense, and remote-site clients. The company delivers on-site catering, concession and hospitality services, vending, and retail food offerings, drawing on a portfolio of operating units and local brands to tailor services to client needs. Its business model focuses on delivering food and related services under long-term contracts for institutions and organizations rather than direct retail food sales.

Beyond core catering, Compass Group offers a range of integrated support services including facilities management, cleaning, waste management, catering technology, and workforce management solutions.