Dassault Systèmes SE (OTCMKTS:DASTY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Dassault Systèmes SE (OTCMKTS:DASTY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 12,700 shares, an increase of 4,133.3% from the December 15th total of 300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 564,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Institutional Trading of Dassault Systèmes

An institutional investor recently raised its position in Dassault Systèmes stock. Rhumbline Advisers raised its position in Dassault Systèmes SE (OTCMKTS:DASTY) by 14.8% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,278 shares of the technology company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,103 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers’ holdings in Dassault Systèmes were worth $615,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Dassault Systèmes Stock Performance

Shares of DASTY stock opened at $35.11 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $34.80 and a two-hundred day moving average of $36.55. The stock has a market capitalization of $46.99 billion, a PE ratio of 37.75, a P/E/G ratio of 5.14 and a beta of 0.91. The company has a quick ratio of 1.93, a current ratio of 1.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. Dassault Systèmes has a 52 week low of $32.85 and a 52 week high of $53.00.

Dassault Systèmes (OTCMKTS:DASTY) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 24th. The technology company reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.27. Dassault Systèmes had a return on equity of 18.08% and a net margin of 18.31%. The firm had revenue of $1.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.63 billion. On average, research analysts predict that Dassault Systèmes will post 1.23 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Dassault Systèmes Company Profile

Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences.