Kao Co. (OTCMKTS:KAOOY) Stock Short Interest Climbs 67.5%

Kao Co. (OTCMKTS:KAOOY – Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 184,279 shares, an increase of 67.5% from the September 30th total of 110,038 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 156,911 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days.

KAO Price Performance

Shares of OTCMKTS KAOOY opened at $7.84 on Monday. KAO has a fifty-two week low of $5.46 and a fifty-two week high of $8.26. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $7.52 and its 200 day simple moving average is $7.56.

About KAO

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Kao Corporation is a Japan-based consumer products and chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and markets products for consumers and business customers. Its consumer businesses include hygiene and living care products, health and beauty care items, cosmetics, and personal care products.

The company’s portfolio includes laundry detergents, household cleaners, diapers, sanitary products, skin and hair care products, and cosmetics. Its brands include Attack, Magiclean, Merries, Biore, Curél, Jergens, John Frieda, Kanebo, and Essential.

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