Computer Programs and Systems (CPSI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Computer Programs and Systems shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of February 15th, investors have sold 461,000 shares of CPSI short. 3.32% of Computer Programs and Systems' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Computer Programs and Systems' 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. CPSI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Computer Programs and Systems's short interest ratio.

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. 3.32% of Computer Programs and Systems' floating shares are currently sold short.

Computer Programs and Systems saw a increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totaling 461,000 shares, an increase of 26.6% from the previous total of 364,100 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.

Computer Programs and Systems currently has issued a total of 14,550,000 shares. Some of Computer Programs and Systems' 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. Computer Programs and Systems currently has a public float of 13,870,000 shares.

3.32% of Computer Programs and Systems' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Computer Programs and Systems: Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (13.87%), Agenus Inc. (13.01%), Vaxart, Inc. (10.37%), DBV Technologies S.A. (0.27%), Annovis Bio, Inc. (13.17%), Sagimet Biosciences Inc. (12.02%), Bright Health Group, Inc. (1.31%), Vistagen Therapeutics, Inc. (5.31%), Syros Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (10.10%), Omega Therapeutics, Inc. (21.69%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.32 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($4.38 billion), General Motors ($3.76 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.08 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($2.65 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.62 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.52 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.19 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.84 billion), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.78 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling CPSI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Computer Programs and Systems as its price is falling. 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 Computer Programs and Systems occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of CPSI, 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 CPSI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is February, 15 2024.