Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAII) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAII) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 11,999 shares, a growth of 94.8% from the December 31st total of 6,160 shares. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 17,899 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 17,899 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.7 days. Currently, 0.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Natural Alternatives International Price Performance

NASDAQ:NAII traded up $0.01 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $4.10. 3,467 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 13,347. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The stock has a market cap of $25.34 million, a PE ratio of -2.06 and a beta of 0.28. The company has a fifty day moving average of $3.75 and a 200 day moving average of $3.43. Natural Alternatives International has a 12 month low of $2.57 and a 12 month high of $4.96.

Natural Alternatives International (NASDAQ:NAII) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 12th. The company reported ($0.05) EPS for the quarter. Natural Alternatives International had a negative net margin of 8.84% and a negative return on equity of 7.75%. The firm had revenue of $37.73 million during the quarter.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Natural Alternatives International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Sell”.

About Natural Alternatives International

Natural Alternatives International, Inc (NASDAQ: NAII) is a developer and contract manufacturer of nutritional supplements and related health products. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, the company specializes in turnkey solutions for dietary supplement and functional food brands, combining scientific research with large-scale production capabilities.

NAII’s product portfolio spans a wide range of dosage forms, including softgels, tablets, capsules, powders, effervescent drink mixes and chewables.