Short Interest in Whitbread plc (OTCMKTS:WTBCF) Rises By 74.2%

Whitbread plc (OTCMKTS:WTBCF) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totaling 495,500 shares, agrowthof74.2% from the July 31st total of 284,500 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4,955.0 days. Based on an average daily volume of 100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4,955.0 days.

Whitbread Stock Performance

WTBCF stock opened at $44.95 on Friday. Whitbread has a 52-week low of $29.33 and a 52-week high of $44.95. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $43.53 and its two-hundred day moving average is $38.36.

Whitbread Company Profile

Whitbread plc operates hotels and restaurants in the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It operates hotels under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. The company operates restaurants under the Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table brands in the United Kingdom.