Short Interest in 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCOW) Sees 33.3% Increase

1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCOW) experienced a notable rise in short interest during January. As of January 15, short interest amounted to 4,400 shares, marking a 33.3% increase from the total of 3,300 shares reported as of December 31. Given the average daily trading volume of 4,200 shares, the current days-to-cover ratio stands at 1.0 days.

Analyst Ratings

In a report released on January 18, Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d-)" rating for the shares of 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin.

Performance Overview

On Thursday, during midday trading, shares of BCOW declined by $0.06 to reach $9.85. The volume of shares traded was 4,635, lower than the average trading volume of 8,828. The stock has a twelve-month low of $6.69 and a twelve-month high of $10.69. With a market capitalization of $58.68 million, BCOW has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -16.41 and a beta of 0.37. The company’s fifty-day simple moving average is $9.97, while the 200-day simple moving average is $9.57. Financial stability is indicated by a current ratio and a quick ratio of 1.05 each, alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04.

The latest earnings results for 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin were announced on November 8, where the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of ($0.03) for the quarter. Revenue for the quarter was reported at $6.92 million, with a negative return on equity of 4.52% and a negative net margin of 13.08%.

Company Background

1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, Inc. operates as a holding company for PyraMax Bank, FSB, providing a variety of financial services to both commercial and retail customers. Their offerings include checking accounts, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The loan products provided by the company encompass one- to four-family residential real estate loans, construction loans for residential real estate, commercial real estate loans, and land development loans. They also offer commercial loans, lines of credit secured by non-real estate business assets, mortgages, and consumer loans including home equity lines of credit, automobile loans, and loans for recreational vehicles.

Important Considerations

Before considering an investment in 1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin, it's essential to gather insights from top analysts. Currently, while the stock holds a "Hold" rating, analysts suggest there are better investment opportunities available.

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