Short Interest in Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) Increases By 97.2%

Victrex PLC (OTCMKTS:VTXPF) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 87,374 shares, an increase of 97.2% from the May 31st total of 44,301 shares. Currently, 0.1% of the company’s stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 9 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 9,708.2 days.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Zacks Research upgraded Victrex to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Victrex Price Performance

VTXPF stock opened at $8.18 on Thursday. Victrex has a twelve month low of $7.74 and a twelve month high of $11.48. The company’s 50 day moving average is $8.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $9.09.

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.