ANTA Sports Products Limited (OTCMKTS:ANPDY) Short Interest Update

ANTA Sports Products Limited (OTCMKTS:ANPDY) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 102 shares, a decrease of 97.0% from the December 31st total of 3,437 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 2,821 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days. Based on an average trading volume of 2,821 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.0 days.

ANTA Sports Products News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting ANTA Sports Products this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ANTA agreed to buy a 29.06% stake in Puma for €1.5 billion (~$1.8B), making it Puma’s largest shareholder — a strategic move that instantly increases ANTA’s global brand exposure and gives potential upside if Puma’s turnaround succeeds. China’s Anta Sports buys 29% Puma stake for $1.8 billion, rules out full takeover (Reuters)
• Positive Sentiment: Puma shares jumped sharply on the announcement (reported ~20%), which implies immediate mark‑to‑market gains on ANTA’s position and signals market approval of the deal’s perceived value. Puma shares surge 20% after Anta Sports buys stake (CNBC)
• Positive Sentiment: Reported short interest in ANTA plunged about 97% to only 102 shares as of Jan 15, removing a significant layer of bearish positioning and reducing near‑term downward pressure from short covering.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are reassessing ANTA’s story after the deal; some takeaways may lift long‑term multiple assumptions but valuation and execution questions remain — this could re-rate the stock if reassessments are broadly positive. Why The ANTA Sports Products SEHK 2020 Story Is Shifting After Fresh Analyst Reassessment (Yahoo)
• Negative Sentiment: Large cash outlay (~€1.5B) raises investor concerns about capital allocation, leverage, and liquidity — plus integration/governance risks as ANTA becomes a major shareholder without pursuing a full takeover. These factors could pressure the stock if investors view the deal as overpaying or risky. Anta Sports Set to Become Puma’s Largest Shareholder in $1.8 Billion Deal (WSJ)

ANTA Sports Products Price Performance

ANPDY opened at $251.32 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $262.85 and a 200-day moving average of $281.18. ANTA Sports Products has a 1-year low of $231.87 and a 1-year high of $347.15.

ANTA Sports Products Company Profile

ANTA Sports Products Limited (OTCMKTS: ANPDY) is a leading Chinese sportswear company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and marketing of athletic and leisure footwear, apparel and accessories. The company’s offerings span a wide range of performance-oriented products, including running shoes, basketball footwear, training apparel, sports equipment and lifestyle wear. ANTA positions itself as a vertically integrated manufacturer, maintaining control over the supply chain from raw material sourcing through in-house production and distribution.

In addition to its flagship ANTA brand, the company has built a diversified portfolio through strategic acquisitions and licensing agreements.