Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. (NYSE:AVAL) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. (NYSE:AVAL) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 316,598 shares, an increase of 416.1% from the January 15th total of 61,343 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 205,930 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Based on an average trading volume of 205,930 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.5 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores Stock Performance

Shares of AVAL opened at $4.48 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $5.32 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.58 and a beta of 0.63. The company’s fifty day moving average is $4.35 and its 200-day moving average is $3.84. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69. Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores has a 12 month low of $2.25 and a 12 month high of $5.28.

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores (NYSE:AVAL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 13th. The bank reported $0.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.10 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $1.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.23 billion. Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores had a net margin of 4.61% and a return on equity of 5.95%. Equities analysts expect that Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores will post 0.21 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

AVAL has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Citigroup cut shares of Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AVAL. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC bought a new stake in shares of Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Banco BTG Pactual S.A. grew its stake in shares of Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores by 33.0% in the third quarter. Banco BTG Pactual S.A. now owns 15,587 shares of the bank’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 3,871 shares during the last quarter. Plan A Wealth LLC increased its position in Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores by 32.4% during the third quarter. Plan A Wealth LLC now owns 15,811 shares of the bank’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 3,868 shares during the period. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores during the 2nd quarter valued at $56,000. 0.21% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores Company Profile

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores SA is a leading Colombian financial holding company that offers a diversified range of banking and financial services across Latin America. As one of the largest financial conglomerates in Colombia, Grupo Aval provides commercial and retail banking, leasing, insurance brokerage, pension fund management and investment banking through its principal subsidiaries.

Its core banking operations are conducted through a network of well-established institutions, including Banco de Bogotá, Banco de Occidente, Banco Popular and Banco AV Villas, which together serve individual consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporate clients.