Airbus SE (OTCMKTS:EADSY) Experiences Significant Increase in Short Interest

Airbus SE (OTCMKTS:EADSY) observed a notable rise in short interest in February. By February 28th, total short interest reached 158,400 shares, marking an impressive 77.4% increase from 89,300 shares on February 13th. Currently, 0.0% of Airbus shares are reported as sold short. With an average daily trading volume of 1,329,700 shares, this leads to a short-interest ratio of approximately 0.1 days.

Wall Street Analyst Opinions

Several brokerage firms have recently provided insights on Airbus. Morgan Stanley maintained its "overweight" rating on the company's shares in a report released on Monday. However, on February 21st, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Airbus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating.

Airbus Stock Performance

On Friday, Airbus shares traded up by 4.4%, closing at $46.14 after an increase of $1.93. The trading volume for that day was 361,040 shares, lower than the average of 504,361 shares. Airbus currently holds a market cap of $145.97 billion, and its price-to-earnings ratio stands at 32.04 with a price-to-earnings-to-growth (P/E/G) ratio of 2.65. The company's beta is recorded at 1.47. Key financial ratios include a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.15, and a quick ratio of 0.44. Over the past year, Airbus shares have fluctuated between a low of $34.10 and a high of $47.50. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $43.13 and a 200-day moving average of $39.74.

Quarterly Earnings Report

Airbus recently released its quarterly earnings data on February 20th. For the quarter, the aerospace firm reported earnings of $0.82 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations of $0.66 by $0.16. The company achieved a return on equity of 23.22% along with a net margin of 6.10%. Quarterly revenue amounted to $26.37 billion, exceeding the expected $24.22 billion. Analysts predict that Airbus will report an EPS of 1.74 for the current year.

About Airbus

Airbus SE, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the design, manufacture, and delivery of aerospace solutions globally. The company operates through three key segments: Airbus (commercial aircraft), Airbus Helicopters (helicopter solutions), and Airbus Defence and Space (defense solutions). The Airbus segment includes the development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of various aircraft types and components.

Further Insights

In the current market environment, analysts continue to assess various stocks, including Airbus. While Airbus has gained a "Moderate Buy" rating among analysts, other companies may present more enticing investment opportunities. It's advisable for investors to review multiple recommendations to make informed decisions.

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