Power Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX) Short Interest Update

Key Points

• Short interest jumped 27.6% to 1,455,429 shares as of March 13, equal to about 6.4% of the stock and a days-to-cover ratio of roughly 1.5 (average daily volume ~973,761).
• Multiple securities class-action suits have been filed or are being investigated against PSIX, with law firms urging investors to seek lead-plaintiff status before the May 19, 2026 deadline, creating a material legal and reputational overhang.
• Analyst views and valuation shifted: Jefferies cut its price target to $92.90 (from $110.51) while maintaining a buy, MarketBeat cites a consensus "Moderate Buy" average target of $99.95, and the stock recently traded around $59.64 within a 52-week range of $18.10–$121.78.

Power Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PSIX - Get Free Report) was the target of a large growth in short interest in March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 1,455,429 shares, a growth of 27.6% from the February 26th total of 1,140,321 shares. Approximately 6.4% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average daily volume of 973,761 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.5 days.

Power Solutions International Stock Performance

Shares of PSIX stock opened at $59.64 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $1.37 billion, a PE ratio of 12.05 and a beta of 2.03. Power Solutions International has a 52-week low of $18.10 and a 52-week high of $121.78. The business's fifty day moving average is $73.03 and its 200 day moving average is $74.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a quick ratio of 1.77 and a current ratio of 3.15.

Power Solutions International News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Power Solutions International this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have announced they are investigating and/or have filed a securities fraud class action on behalf of PSIX investors, increasing legal and reputational risk for the company. Many notices stress the May 19, 2026 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status. Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSIX) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: Rosen Law Firm and Rosen National Trial Counsel issued notices urging investors to secure counsel and file by the lead-plaintiff deadline, keeping the litigation story in the market spotlight. ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Power Solutions International Inc Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Faruqi & Faruqi issued an investor alert reminding purchasers of PSIX between May 8, 2025 and March 2, 2026 to contact counsel before the May 19 deadline — another reminder that litigation claims are active. PSIX INVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Power Solutions International (PSIX) Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Kirby McInerney filed a class action (Dishion v. Power Solutions International Inc.) and is soliciting investors — litigation filings raise the prospect of defense costs, distraction for management and potential financial exposure. PSIX SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Power Solutions
• Negative Sentiment: Bragar Eagel & Squire and Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter also announced that a class action has been filed and urged affected investors to come forward — amplifying the legal overhang. Bragar Eagel & Squire Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed
• Negative Sentiment: Robbins LLP and other firms circulated reminders of the lead-plaintiff deadline; pervasive publicity increases the chance of multiple claimants and larger aggregate claims. PSIX-Class-Action Reminder - Robbins LLP
• Negative Sentiment: Jefferies lowered its price target on PSIX to $92.90, which is a downward analyst revision that could weigh on sentiment and limit upside expectations. Jefferies Lowers Power Solutions International Price Target to $92.90

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of Power Solutions International from $110.51 to $92.90 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, March 24th. Loop Capital set a $107.00 target price on Power Solutions International in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Power Solutions International in a research report on Friday. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Power Solutions International from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, March 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Power Solutions International currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $99.95.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PSIX. Federated Hermes Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Power Solutions International in the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in Power Solutions International by 2,672.7% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 305 shares of the company's stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 294 shares during the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System purchased a new stake in shares of Power Solutions International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Power Solutions International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $43,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Power Solutions International in the second quarter worth approximately $52,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 22.28% of the company's stock.

About Power Solutions International

Power Solutions International, Inc is a global designer and manufacturer of integrated powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle, industrial and military applications. Headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, the company develops and assembles advanced diesel engine and transmission packages under the Atlas® brand, combining proprietary engine technology with high-efficiency transmissions to deliver power-dense systems. These solutions are tailored for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses, construction equipment, generator sets and specialty vehicles.

In addition to complete powertrain systems, the company offers a broad range of component products including diesel engines, transmissions and aftertreatment modules.

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