Airbus SE (OTCMKTS:EADSY) Short Interest Update

Airbus SE (OTCMKTS:EADSY - Get Free Report) experienced a significant increase in short interest throughout February. As of February 28th, the total short interest reached 158,400 shares, reflecting a notable rise of 77.4% from the 89,300 shares recorded on February 13th. Currently, 0.0% of the company's shares are sold short. With an average daily trading volume of 1,329,700 shares, the current short-interest ratio stands at just 0.1 days.

Wall Street Analyst Opinions

Several brokerages have released updates regarding EADSY. Notably, Morgan Stanley maintained an "overweight" rating on Airbus shares in a report published on Monday. Conversely, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Airbus from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note dated February 21st.

Airbus Stock Performance

On the trading day prior, Airbus (OTCMKTS:EADSY - Get Free Report) saw its stock climb by 4.4% as it traded up $1.93, reaching a price of $46.14. The trading volume for the day was 361,040 shares compared to an average volume of 504,361. As of now, Airbus boasts a market capitalization of $145.97 billion. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is reported at 32.04, with a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.47. Financial metrics indicate a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 1.15, and a quick ratio of 0.44. Looking at the range over the past year, Airbus has seen a low of $34.10 and a high of $47.50, with its 50-day moving average sitting at $43.13 and the 200-day moving average at $39.74.

Recent Earnings Report

Airbus recently provided its quarterly earnings data on February 20th. The aerospace firm announced earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82 for the quarter, surpassing analysts' expectations of $0.66 by $0.16. The company's return on equity stands at 23.22%, and it has recorded a net margin of 6.10%. For the quarter, Airbus reported revenue of $26.37 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $24.22 billion. Analysts predict that Airbus will achieve an EPS of 1.74 for the current fiscal year.

About Airbus

Airbus SE, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of aerospace products and services globally. It operates in three main segments: Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space. The Airbus division focuses on developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling commercial jets, freighters, regional turboprop aircraft, components, as well as offering aircraft conversion and related services.

Investment Considerations

Before investing in Airbus, potential investors should be aware that while the stock currently carries a Moderate Buy rating among analysts, there are other stocks that analysts suggest might offer better growth opportunities. Therefore, it is essential to conduct thorough research to make informed investment decisions.

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