Short Interest in BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) Rises By 77.8%

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) was the target of a large growth in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 1,600 shares, a growth of 77.8% from the May 31st total of 900 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.9 days.

BE Semiconductor Industries Trading Down 1.5 %

Shares of OTCMKTS BESIY traded down $2.53 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $167.55. The stock had a trading volume of 1,105 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,230. BE Semiconductor Industries has a 1-year low of $89.16 and a 1-year high of $195.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 4.10 and a current ratio of 4.75. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $151.50 and a 200 day moving average price of $155.54.

BE Semiconductor Industries (OTCMKTS:BESIY) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 25th. The technology company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter. The business had revenue of $158.86 million for the quarter. BE Semiconductor Industries had a return on equity of 42.57% and a net margin of 29.82%.

BE Semiconductor Industries Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Monday, May 6th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 30th were given a dividend of $1.9432 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 29th. BE Semiconductor Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 82.01%.

About BE Semiconductor Industries

BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, and service of semiconductor assembly equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries in China, the United States, Malaysia, Ireland, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Other Asia Pacific and Europe, and internationally.