Short Interest in China Construction Bank Co. (OTCMKTS:CICHF) Decreases By 20.6%

China Construction Bank Co. (OTCMKTS:CICHF) saw a significant decline in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totalling 62,123,100 shares, a decline of 20.6% from the December 31st total of 78,244,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 450,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 138.0 days.

China Construction Bank Price Performance

Shares of CICHF stock remained flat at $0.85 during midday trading on Thursday. China Construction Bank has a 12-month low of $0.56 and a 12-month high of $0.86. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $0.79 and its 200 day moving average is $0.75.

China Construction Bank Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 27th. Investors of record on Friday, January 3rd were given a dividend of $0.197 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, January 2nd. China Construction Bank’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.95%.

About China Construction Bank

China Construction Bank Corporation provides various banking and related financial services to individuals and corporate customers in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It operates through Corporate Finance Business, Personal Finance Business, Treasury and Asset Management Business, and Others segments.