G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) Sees Large Drop in Short Interest

G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 1,602 shares, a decrease of 58.1% from the January 29th total of 3,823 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,554 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are short sold. Currently, 0.1% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,554 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.5 days.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on WILC shares. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of G. Willi-Food International to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of G. Willi-Food International in a research report on Monday, December 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

G. Willi-Food International Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of G. Willi-Food International stock opened at $25.75 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $358.63 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.69 and a beta of 0.84. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $28.80 and its 200-day simple moving average is $24.39. G. Willi-Food International has a 52 week low of $12.54 and a 52 week high of $31.16.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On G. Willi-Food International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the first quarter worth $50,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its stake in G. Willi-Food International by 786.8% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 2,146 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 1,904 shares in the last quarter. World Equity Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the 3rd quarter valued at about $287,000. Geode Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of G. Willi-Food International during the fourth quarter valued at about $203,000. Finally, Noked Israel Ltd bought a new stake in shares of G. Willi-Food International in the fourth quarter worth about $230,000. Institutional investors own 9.45% of the company’s stock.

About G. Willi-Food International

G. Willi-Food International, Inc is a specialty food manufacturer based in Porterville, California, that develops, produces and distributes a variety of seasoned and roasted nut products, trail mixes and snack foods. The company serves both retail and foodservice channels through branded and private-label offerings, catering to grocery chains, club stores, convenience outlets, airlines, hotels, universities and restaurants throughout North America.

Founded in 1977, G. Willi-Food has expanded from a single roasting line to multiple production facilities in California, supported by satellite distribution centers to ensure efficient delivery and inventory management.