Ashtead Group plc (OTCMKTS:ASHTF) Short Interest Update

Ashtead Group plc (OTCMKTS:ASHTF) saw a significant growth in short interest in September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totalling 559,700 shares, a growth of 9.9% from the August 31st total of 509,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 119.1 days.

Ashtead Group Price Performance

ASHTF stock remained flat at $78.00 during midday trading on Friday. The company had a trading volume of 1,955 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,373. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $69.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $70.45. Ashtead Group has a 12 month low of $56.01 and a 12 month high of $78.71.

About Ashtead Group

Ashtead Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the construction, industrial, and general equipment rental business in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It provides pumps, power generation, heating, cooling, scaffolding, traffic management, temporary flooring, trench shoring, and lifting services.