Vicat S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDCVF) Short Interest Up 20.3% in January

Vicat S.A. (OTCMKTS:SDCVF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 475 shares, an increase of 20.3% from the December 31st total of 395 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 412 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Based on an average daily volume of 412 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

SDCVF has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Oddo Bhf raised Vicat to an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of Vicat in a research report on Monday, January 12th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Vicat Stock Performance

SDCVF opened at $88.71 on Tuesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $85.33 and a 200 day moving average price of $73.02. Vicat has a twelve month low of $70.00 and a twelve month high of $88.71.

About Vicat

Vicat is a France-based building materials group specializing in the manufacture and distribution of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates and specialized construction products. The company’s operations span the full value chain of hydraulic binders, from quarrying and raw-material processing to large-scale production facilities and on-site deliveries. In addition to standard cement and concrete offerings, Vicat provides tailored solutions for infrastructure, housing, industrial projects and environmental works, including mortars, gypsum-based products and admixtures.

Founded in 1853 by Joseph Vicat—son of renowned engineer Louis Vicat—the company pioneered early developments in hydraulic binders and has remained under family influence for much of its history.