CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCO) Short Interest Up 458.0% in January

CHS Inc. (NASDAQ:CHSCO) was the target of a significant growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 23,653 shares, a growth of 458.0% from the January 15th total of 4,239 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 21,078 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days. Based on an average daily volume of 21,078 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days.

CHS Stock Performance

CHSCO stock opened at $26.36 on Wednesday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $26.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $26.52. CHS has a fifty-two week low of $25.61 and a fifty-two week high of $27.35.

CHS Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a dividend of $0.4922 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.97 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.5%.

CHS Company Profile

CHS Inc (NASDAQ: CHSCO) is a diversified, global agribusiness owned by farmers and ranchers across the United States. Headquartered in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, the cooperative operates through multiple business segments that provide products, services and solutions to agricultural producers, food manufacturers and energy customers. CHS leverages its cooperative structure to deliver value to its member-owners while competing as a global agribusiness enterprise.

The company’s agriculture operations include grain marketing, oilseed processing, crop nutrients, seeds, crop protection products and plant nutrition services.