Zevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA) Short Interest Update
by Scott Moore · The Cerbat GemZevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA – Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,707,217 shares, an increase of 21.6% from the December 31st total of 1,404,257 shares. Currently, 2.6% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,480,110 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,480,110 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.2 days. Currently, 2.6% of the company’s shares are short sold.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
ZVIA has been the subject of several recent research reports. Zacks Research lowered shares of Zevia PBC from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Craig Hallum assumed coverage on shares of Zevia PBC in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $4.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Zevia PBC in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $6.00 price objective on shares of Zevia PBC in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $4.68.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other Zevia PBC news, major shareholder De Depot Et Placement D. Caisse sold 3,500,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $2.00, for a total transaction of $7,000,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 13,550,428 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $27,100,856. This trade represents a 20.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 11.11% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Zevia PBC
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Divisadero Street Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Zevia PBC during the 2nd quarter worth $10,404,000. Ghisallo Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Zevia PBC by 265.1% during the third quarter. Ghisallo Capital Management LLC now owns 1,100,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,992,000 after acquiring an additional 798,700 shares during the period. Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust increased its stake in shares of Zevia PBC by 99.9% during the second quarter. Emerald Mutual Fund Advisers Trust now owns 761,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,453,000 after acquiring an additional 380,693 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in Zevia PBC by 66.5% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 933,407 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,006,000 after purchasing an additional 372,665 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bank of Montreal Can acquired a new stake in Zevia PBC in the second quarter valued at about $943,000. 53.21% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Zevia PBC Price Performance
Shares of ZVIA traded down $0.03 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $1.79. The stock had a trading volume of 884,662 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,192,729. Zevia PBC has a 1-year low of $1.66 and a 1-year high of $3.85. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $2.23 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $2.52. The company has a market cap of $133.88 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.11 and a beta of 0.86.
Zevia PBC (NYSE:ZVIA – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $40.84 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $39.33 million. Zevia PBC had a negative net margin of 8.83% and a negative return on equity of 30.61%. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Zevia PBC will post -0.32 earnings per share for the current year.
About Zevia PBC
Zevia PBC, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a Public Benefit Corporation that produces zero-calorie, naturally sweetened beverages. Founded in 2007, the company went public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in March 2021. Zevia’s mission centers on offering healthier drink alternatives by using stevia leaf extract and other plant-based ingredients rather than sugar or artificial sweeteners.
The company’s product portfolio spans multiple categories, including carbonated sodas, sparkling water, energy drinks, mixers and flavored teas.