Kao Co. (OTCMKTS:KAOOY) Short Interest Down 46.4% in June

Kao Co. (OTCMKTS:KAOOYGet Free Report) was the recipient of a significant decrease in short interest during the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 108,764 shares, a decrease of 46.4% from the June 15th total of 202,996 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 630,356 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.2 days.

KAO Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of OTCMKTS KAOOY traded up $0.01 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $6.74. 82,285 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 250,742. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $7.32 and a 200 day simple moving average of $7.70. KAO has a 1-year low of $5.46 and a 1-year high of $8.08.

About KAO

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Founded in 1887 with its roots in soap manufacturing, KAO Corporation has evolved into a global consumer goods and specialty chemicals company headquartered in Tokyo. The company develops, manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of products spanning personal care, skin care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries and fabric and home care. Well-known brands include Bioré in facial cleansing, Jergens in body lotions, John Frieda in hair care and Attack in laundry detergents.

In addition to consumer products, KAO operates a chemicals division that develops functional materials and specialty chemicals for industrial customers.

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