Dassault Systèmes SE (OTCMKTS:DASTY) Short Interest Up 14.3% in March

Dassault Systèmes SE (OTCMKTS:DASTY) saw a large increase in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 10,400 shares, an increase of 14.3% from the March 15th total of 9,100 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 904,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.0 days.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dassault Systèmes

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in DASTY. Riverbridge Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Dassault Systèmes in the 4th quarter worth approximately $220,000. Sandhill Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Dassault Systèmes in the 4th quarter worth approximately $223,000. Rhumbline Advisers increased its holdings in Dassault Systèmes by 3.9% in the 3rd quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 11,612 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $432,000 after acquiring an additional 441 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in Dassault Systèmes by 4.7% in the 1st quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 16,699 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $830,000 after acquiring an additional 746 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Yousif Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Dassault Systèmes by 6.4% in the 4th quarter. Yousif Capital Management LLC now owns 23,366 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,142,000 after acquiring an additional 1,400 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 0.03% of the company’s stock.

Dassault Systèmes Stock Performance

DASTY traded up $0.02 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $41.23. 72,504 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 338,732. The company has a quick ratio of 1.58, a current ratio of 1.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The firm has a market capitalization of $55.18 billion, a PE ratio of 47.92, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.48 and a beta of 0.92. The company’s 50-day moving average is $45.30 and its 200 day moving average is $45.20. Dassault Systèmes has a 52 week low of $35.62 and a 52 week high of $53.00.

Dassault Systèmes (OTCMKTS:DASTY) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 1st. The technology company reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.37 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.78 billion. Dassault Systèmes had a net margin of 17.65% and a return on equity of 18.36%. On average, research analysts expect that Dassault Systèmes will post 1.27 EPS for the current year.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes SE provides software solutions and services worldwide. It offers SOLIDWORKS provides easy-to-use 2D and 3D product development solutions accessible to any business; CATIA, an engineering and design software for product 3D computer-aided design; GEOVIA for intersection of natural resources, infrastructure, and urban planning; and BIOVIA that develops chemicals, biologics, and materials experiences.