Short Interest in EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ:EEIQ) Expands By 30.5%

EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ:EEIQ) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 77,846 shares, an increase of 30.5% from the January 15th total of 59,649 shares. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 168,899 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Based on an average daily volume of 168,899 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.5 days. Approximately 0.4% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On EpicQuest Education Group International

A hedge fund recently raised its stake in EpicQuest Education Group International stock. Citadel Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ:EEIQ) by 393.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 125,544 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 100,081 shares during the quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC owned 0.54% of EpicQuest Education Group International worth $56,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

EpicQuest Education Group International Stock Performance

EEIQ stock opened at $3.57 on Wednesday. EpicQuest Education Group International has a 52 week low of $2.45 and a 52 week high of $27.84. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $4.13 and a 200-day simple moving average of $6.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14, a current ratio of 1.83 and a quick ratio of 1.83.

EpicQuest Education Group International (NASDAQ:EEIQ) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported ($1.10) EPS for the quarter. The company had revenue of $1.79 million during the quarter.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of EpicQuest Education Group International in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to MarketBeat, EpicQuest Education Group International currently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

EpicQuest Education Group International Company Profile

EpicQuest Education Group International, Inc (NASDAQ: EEIQ) is a U.S.-listed holding company whose primary operations are conducted through its China-based subsidiaries focused on after-school English language immersion programs for K-12 students. The company aims to bridge language gaps by delivering structured English curricula that blend core language skills with cultural enrichment activities. EpicQuest’s model combines in-person instruction at its network of local learning centers with supplemental online resources to reinforce student engagement and learning outcomes.

EpicQuest offers a diverse suite of educational services, including weekday after-school classes, weekend workshops, holiday and summer camps, and study abroad preparation modules.