Cambium Networks (CMBM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Cambium Networks shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of August 31st, investors have sold 308,700 shares of CMBM short. 2.60% of Cambium Networks' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Cambium Networks' current short interest.

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. CMBM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Cambium Networks's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Cambium Networks: Citadel Advisors LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 2.60% of Cambium Networks' floating shares are currently sold short.

Cambium Networks saw a decrease in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 308,700 shares, a decrease of 0.6% from the previous total of 310,600 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

Cambium Networks currently has issued a total of 27,610,000 shares. Some of Cambium Networks' outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Cambium Networks currently has a public float of 11,880,000 shares.

2.60% of Cambium Networks' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "computer and technology" compare to Cambium Networks: Vuzix Co. (20.97%), Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (1.13%), Ceragon Networks Ltd. (0.09%), Leo Holdings Corp. II (0.00%), Satellogic Inc. (0.38%), KVH Industries, Inc. (1.29%), PCTEL, Inc. (0.60%), Aviat Networks, Inc. (2.84%), Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (0.21%), CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (6.07%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.69 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($3.67 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.56 billion), Suncor Energy Inc. ($3.20 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.19 billion), Celsius Holdings, Inc. ($2.09 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.08 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.04 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.00 billion), and Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.96 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling CMBM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Cambium Networks as its price is falling. CMBM shares are trading down $0.17 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

A short squeeze for Cambium Networks occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of CMBM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including CMBM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 31 2023.