Short Interest in Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) Decreases By 81.6%

Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) was the target of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 27,014 shares, a decrease of 81.6% from the December 31st total of 146,934 shares. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 0 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently ∞ days. Currently, 0.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.

Victrex Stock Up 37.8%

Victrex stock opened at $10.80 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 1.23 and a current ratio of 3.01. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $8.49 and a 200 day moving average price of $9.27. Victrex has a 12-month low of $7.83 and a 12-month high of $13.24.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on VTXPF shares. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Victrex in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Barclays cut Victrex from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Victrex Company Profile

Victrex plc is a UK-based specialist in high-performance polymer solutions, best known for its polyether ether ketone (PEEK) thermoplastic. Headquartered in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, the company focuses on the development, manufacture and global distribution of advanced polymer materials engineered for demanding environments. Victrex’s PEEK products deliver a combination of mechanical strength, chemical resistance and thermal stability, making them a preferred choice in sectors requiring long-term reliability under extreme conditions.

The company’s portfolio encompasses a range of PEEK-based offerings, including polymer granules, compounded resins and semi-finished shapes such as rods, tubes and sheets.