Short Interest in Wilhelmina International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLM) Increases By 65.5%

Wilhelmina International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLM) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 4,800 shares, an increase of 65.5% from the March 15th total of 2,900 shares. Currently, 14.5% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 2,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.0 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

An institutional investor recently bought a new position in Wilhelmina International stock. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP acquired a new stake in shares of Wilhelmina International, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLM) in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 10,234 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $41,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 0.20% of Wilhelmina International as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. 20.01% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wilhelmina International Price Performance

Wilhelmina International stock opened at $5.07 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $26.15 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 56.33 and a beta of 0.53. Wilhelmina International has a fifty-two week low of $3.28 and a fifty-two week high of $5.08. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $4.57 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $4.43.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Wilhelmina International in a research report on Monday. They set a “buy” rating for the company.

Wilhelmina International Company Profile

Wilhelmina International, Inc primarily engages in the fashion model management business. The company specializes in the representation and management of models, entertainers, athletes, and other talent to various clients, including retailers, designers, advertising agencies, print and electronic media and catalog companies.