Why Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE) Stock Is Volatile

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. HE shares are trading lower by 15.3% to $12.75 Tuesday afternoon, pulling back following last week's strength. Shares gained last week after the company released an in-depth response to the lawsuit recently filed by the County of Maui surrounding the fires on August 8.

Hawaiian Electric shares have otherwise seen marked volatility after Maui County recently filed a lawsuit against the company alleging a role in the Lahaina Wildfires. The company also suspended its divided.

See Also: Why Hawaiian Electric Stock Exploded Higher On Monday

Hawaiian Electric last week said the company's records confirm that no electricity flowed in its power lines near Lahaina Intermediate School when the fire ignited.

Videos across social media taken by local residents depict power lines falling in strong winds earlier that morning, leading to the smaller fire.

According to data from Benzinga Pro, HE has a 52-week high of $43.71 and a 52-week low of $9.06.

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