Short Interest in AGL Energy Limited (OTCMKTS:AGLXY) Expands By 55.6%

AGL Energy Limited (OTCMKTS:AGLXYGet Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 1,400 shares, a growth of 55.6% from the February 13th total of 900 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 3,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.

AGL Energy Price Performance

AGL Energy stock opened at $6.80 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $7.07 and its 200-day moving average is $7.33. AGL Energy has a 12 month low of $5.37 and a 12 month high of $8.45.

AGL Energy Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 3rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 26th will be issued a dividend of $0.1445 per share. This is a positive change from AGL Energy’s previous dividend of $0.14. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 26th.

About AGL Energy

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AGL Energy Limited engages in the supply of energy and other essential services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Australia. The company operates through three segments: Customer Markets, Integrated Energy, and Investments. It engages in the retail of electricity and gas; retail of broadband, mobile, and voice services; and provision of solar and energy products and services.

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