Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ZURVY) Short Interest Update

Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. (OTCMKTS:ZURVY) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 64,200 shares, an increase of 51.8% from the August 15th total of 42,300 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 160,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 160,900 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.4 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ZURVY has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Zurich Insurance Group from a “neutral” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 2nd. Zacks Research raised Zurich Insurance Group to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 12th. Finally, Barclays lowered Zurich Insurance Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 11th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Strong Sell”.

Zurich Insurance Group Stock Performance

Shares of ZURVY stock opened at $35.89 on Monday. Zurich Insurance Group has a 52 week low of $28.54 and a 52 week high of $37.21. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $35.56 and a 200-day moving average of $34.87. The company has a quick ratio of 16.46, a current ratio of 16.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.

About Zurich Insurance Group

Zurich Insurance Group AG, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance products and related services in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific. The company operates through Property & Casualty Regions, Life Regions, Farmers, Group Functions and Operations, and Non-Core Businesses segments.