Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCMKTS:JUVF) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (OTCMKTS:JUVF) was the recipient of a large decline in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 100 shares, a decline of 50.0% from the February 13th total of 200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Juniata Valley Financial Stock Performance

Shares of JUVF stock remained flat at $12.21 during trading on Friday. 7 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,201. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $12.74 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $12.57. Juniata Valley Financial has a 1 year low of $10.94 and a 1 year high of $13.97.

Juniata Valley Financial Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 28th. Investors of record on Friday, February 14th were issued a $0.22 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 14th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 7.21%. Juniata Valley Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 90.23%.

About Juniata Valley Financial

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. operates as the bank holding company for The Juniata Valley Bank that provides retail and commercial banking services primarily to small and mid-sized businesses in central and northern Pennsylvania, the United States. The company accepts personal checking, club, money market deposit, savings, individual retirement, business checking, payroll direct deposit, and demand and time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit.