Repsol, S.A. (OTCMKTS:REPYY - Get Free Report) saw a large increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 179,600 shares, an increase of 188.7% from the October 15th total of 62,200 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 319,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.6 days.
A number of analysts have commented on REPYY shares. Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of Repsol from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a report on Monday, September 23rd. Morgan Stanley lowered Repsol from an "overweight" rating to an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 29th. UBS Group raised shares of Repsol to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, September 16th. Citigroup upgraded shares of Repsol to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 2nd. Finally, BNP Paribas lowered shares of Repsol from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, October 9th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy".
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OTCMKTS:REPYY opened at $12.18 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.54 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.82 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 6.41 and a beta of 0.74. Repsol has a 52 week low of $12.09 and a 52 week high of $17.61. The stock's fifty day moving average is $12.97 and its two-hundred day moving average is $14.34.
Repsol (OTCMKTS:REPYY - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 31st. The energy company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.63 by ($0.15). The firm had revenue of $14.95 billion during the quarter. Repsol had a net margin of 3.74% and a return on equity of 13.09%. Research analysts anticipate that Repsol will post 3.26 EPS for the current year.
Repsol, SA operates as a multi-e energy company worldwide. Its Upstream segment engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas reserves, as well as develops low-carbon geological solutions. The company's Industrial segment is involved in refining activities and petrochemicals business; the trading, transport, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and fuels; and development of hydrogen, biomethane, sustainable biofuels, and synthetic fuels.
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