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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Cisco Systems Short Interest Data

Cisco Systems (CSCO) has a short interest of 40.97 million shares, representing 1.04% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -28.76% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.8, indicating that it would take 1.8 days of the average trading volume of 20.09 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
40,970,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
57,510,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-28.76%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.57 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
3,959,998,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.04%
Today's Trading Volume
5,248,514 shares
Average Trading Volume
20,089,808 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
26%
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CSCO Short Interest Over Time

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CSCO Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Cisco Systems Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/202540,970,000 shares $2.57 billion -28.8%1.0%1.8 $62.81
5/15/202557,510,000 shares $3.70 billion +19.5%1.5%2.5 $64.26
4/30/202548,120,000 shares $2.78 billion -18.4%1.2%2.1 $57.73
4/15/202558,950,000 shares $3.37 billion -4.0%1.5%2.5 $57.20
3/31/202561,400,000 shares $3.79 billion +13.6%1.6%2.7 $61.71
3/15/202554,040,000 shares $3.27 billion -10.3%1.4%2.6 $60.50
2/28/202560,230,000 shares $3.86 billion +3.8%1.5%3 $64.14
2/15/202558,020,000 shares $3.76 billion +2.1%1.5%3 $64.87
1/31/202556,820,000 shares $3.44 billion +10.8%1.4%2.9 $60.60
1/15/202551,290,000 shares $3.08 billion -5.5%1.3%2.7 $59.98
12/31/202454,250,000 shares $3.21 billion -4.5%1.4%2.9 $59.20
12/15/202456,830,000 shares $3.33 billion +0.1%1.4%3 $58.62
11/30/202456,750,000 shares $3.36 billion -9.1%1.4%3.2 $59.21
11/15/202462,450,000 shares $3.59 billion +6.2%1.6%3.5 $57.46
10/31/202458,780,000 shares $3.22 billion +3.0%1.5%3.4 $54.77
10/15/202457,070,000 shares $3.09 billion +17.8%1.4%3.2 $54.08
9/30/202448,430,000 shares $2.58 billion -7.1%1.2%2.6 $53.22
9/15/202452,150,000 shares $2.60 billion -13.4%1.3%2.7 $49.80
8/31/202460,190,000 shares $3.04 billion +15.7%1.5%3.1 $50.54
8/15/202452,040,000 shares $2.53 billion -1.0%1.3%2.5 $48.53
7/31/202452,560,000 shares $2.55 billion -6.4%1.3%2.6 $48.45
7/15/202456,150,000 shares $2.66 billion +17.6%1.4%2.8 $47.40
6/30/202447,750,000 shares $2.27 billion -14.1%1.2%2.5 $47.51
6/15/202455,560,000 shares $2.54 billion +4.4%1.4%2.9 $45.68
5/31/202453,240,000 shares $2.48 billion +1.4%1.3%2.8 $46.50
5/15/202452,500,000 shares $2.61 billion +1.2%1.3%2.8 $49.67
4/30/202451,870,000 shares $2.44 billion +0.2%1.3%2.7 $46.98
4/15/202451,750,000 shares $2.50 billion +10.8%1.3%2.6 $48.24
3/31/202446,710,000 shares $2.33 billion +5.5%1.2%2.4 $49.91
3/15/202444,280,000 shares $2.17 billion +4.7%1.1%2.3 $48.93
2/29/202442,280,000 shares $2.05 billion -10.0%1.1%2.1 $48.37
2/15/202446,950,000 shares $2.30 billion +7.8%1.2%2.4 $49.06
1/31/202443,560,000 shares $2.19 billion -1.7%1.1%2.1 $50.18
1/15/202444,310,000 shares $2.23 billion +3.3%1.1%2.2 $50.34
12/31/202342,890,000 shares $2.17 billion +7.0%1.1%2.3 $50.52
12/15/202340,070,000 shares $2.00 billion -7.3%1.0%2.1 $49.87
11/30/202343,240,000 shares $2.09 billion -13.4%1.1%2.3 $48.38
11/15/202349,930,000 shares $2.66 billion +11.3%1.2%2.8 $53.28
10/31/202344,850,000 shares $2.34 billion +0.6%1.1%2.6 $52.13
10/15/202344,600,000 shares $2.40 billion -6.8%1.1%2.6 $53.77
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9/30/202347,870,000 shares $2.57 billion -23.2%1.2%2.6 $53.76
9/15/202362,330,000 shares $3.49 billion +3.0%1.5%3.5 $56.04
8/31/202360,490,000 shares $3.47 billion +0.9%1.5%3.3 $57.35
8/15/202359,940,000 shares $3.20 billion -3.2%1.5%3.2 $53.35
7/31/202361,950,000 shares $3.22 billion +17.7%1.5%3.3 $52.04
7/15/202352,620,000 shares $2.65 billion -1.1%1.3%2.7 $50.38
6/30/202353,190,000 shares $2.75 billion -8.2%1.3%2.9 $51.74
6/15/202357,940,000 shares $3.01 billion +2.8%1.4%3.1 $51.93
5/31/202356,370,000 shares $2.80 billion +12.3%1.4%2.9 $49.67
5/15/202350,180,000 shares $2.36 billion -0.5%1.2%2.7 $47.10
4/30/202350,430,000 shares $2.38 billion +4.5%1.2%2.7 $47.25
4/15/202348,270,000 shares $2.44 billion +15.3%1.2%2.6 $50.54
3/31/202341,860,000 shares $2.19 billion +1.2%1.0%2.3 $52.28
3/15/202341,360,000 shares $2.03 billion +2.9%1.0%2.3 $49.06
2/28/202340,190,000 shares $1.95 billion +2.9%1.0%2.2 $48.42
2/15/202339,050,000 shares $1.89 billion -5.5%1.0%2.2 $48.45
1/31/202341,320,000 shares $2.01 billion -0.5%1.0%2.3 $48.67
1/15/202341,510,000 shares $2.03 billion +30.6%1.0%2.2 $48.88
12/30/202231,790,000 shares $1.51 billion -19.7%0.8%1.7 $47.64
12/15/202239,600,000 shares $1.91 billion +2.4%1.0%2 $48.15
11/30/202238,680,000 shares $1.92 billion -0.1%0.9%2 $49.72
11/15/202238,700,000 shares $1.74 billion +2.3%0.9%2 $44.90
10/31/202237,840,000 shares $1.72 billion -1.4%0.9%1.9 $45.43
10/15/202238,390,000 shares $1.54 billion +17.5%0.9%2 $40.20
9/30/202232,670,000 shares $1.31 billion -14.6%0.8%1.7 $40.00
9/15/202238,250,000 shares $1.66 billion +12.9%0.9%2 $43.29
8/31/202233,870,000 shares $1.51 billion -13.7%0.8%1.7 $44.72
8/15/202239,240,000 shares $1.83 billion +5.8%1.0%1.8 $46.59
7/31/202237,080,000 shares $1.68 billion -1.5%0.9%1.6 $45.37
7/15/202237,650,000 shares $1.62 billion -0.5%0.9%1.6 $43.07
6/30/202237,830,000 shares $1.61 billion -9.9%0.9%1.6 $42.64
6/15/202242,000,000 shares $1.84 billion -1.4%1.0%1.7 $43.80
5/31/202242,610,000 shares $1.92 billion +26.3%1.0%1.8 $45.05
5/15/202233,750,000 shares $1.67 billion -6.5%0.8%1.5 $49.56
4/30/202236,090,000 shares $1.77 billion +8.7%0.9%1.7 $48.98
4/15/202233,200,000 shares $1.70 billion -3.6%0.8%1.5 $51.17
3/31/202234,440,000 shares $1.92 billion -18.0%0.8%1.6 $55.76
3/15/202241,980,000 shares $2.33 billion -18.5%1.0%1.9 $55.60
2/28/202251,490,000 shares $2.87 billion +2.5%1.2%2.3 $55.77
2/15/202250,250,000 shares $2.73 billion +16.2%N/A2.2 $54.27
1/31/202243,250,000 shares $2.41 billion +9.7%N/A1.9 $55.67
1/15/202239,420,000 shares $2.42 billion -19.9%0.9%1.8 $61.36
12/31/202149,230,000 shares $3.12 billion -4.8%N/A2.4 $63.37
12/15/202151,720,000 shares $3.10 billion +15.0%N/A2.6 $59.93
11/30/202144,960,000 shares $2.47 billion +13.4%N/A2.3 $54.84
11/15/202139,640,000 shares $2.27 billion -4.3%N/A2.2 $57.27
10/29/202141,420,000 shares $2.32 billion +4.2%N/A2.6 $55.97
10/15/202139,770,000 shares $2.20 billion +8.6%N/A2.5 $55.25
9/30/202136,610,000 shares $1.99 billion -13.4%N/A2.3 $54.43
9/15/202142,260,000 shares $2.43 billion +1.0%N/A2.7 $57.56
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8/31/202141,850,000 shares $2.47 billion +14.1%1.0%2.8 $59.02
8/13/202136,680,000 shares $2.07 billion +7.6%0.9%2.3 $56.47
7/30/202134,080,000 shares $1.89 billion +6.2%0.8%2 $55.37
7/15/202132,080,000 shares $1.72 billion +4.8%0.8%1.8 $53.65
6/30/202130,610,000 shares $1.62 billion -15.6%0.7%1.7 $53.00
6/15/202136,250,000 shares $1.95 billion -5.7%0.9%1.8 $53.79
5/28/202138,430,000 shares $2.03 billion -1.8%0.9%1.8 $52.90
5/14/202139,130,000 shares $2.05 billion -11.3%0.9%1.8 $52.49
4/30/202144,100,000 shares $2.27 billion -13.9%N/A2.1 $51.46
4/15/202151,220,000 shares $2.63 billion -4.3%1.2%2.4 $51.37
3/31/202153,540,000 shares $2.77 billion +4.4%1.3%2.4 $51.77
3/15/202151,290,000 shares $2.50 billion +17.0%1.2%2.4 $48.82
2/26/202143,840,000 shares $2.00 billion -11.3%1.0%2.2 $45.52
2/12/202149,410,000 shares $2.35 billion +3.5%1.2%2.5 $47.58
1/29/202147,760,000 shares $2.17 billion +9.8%1.1%2.2 $45.34
1/15/202143,510,000 shares $1.96 billion +6.5%1.0%1.9 $45.15
12/31/202040,850,000 shares $1.82 billion +8.5%1.0%1.8 $44.48
12/15/202037,650,000 shares $1.67 billion +4.6%0.9%1.6 $44.24
11/30/202036,000,000 shares $1.54 billion -9.8%0.9%1.5 $42.70
11/15/202039,930,000 shares $1.65 billion -9.3%1.0%1.6 $41.40
10/30/202044,020,000 shares $1.57 billion +3.6%1.1%1.8 $35.69
10/15/202042,490,000 shares $1.69 billion +21.2%1.0%1.9 $39.89
9/30/202035,050,000 shares $1.38 billion +16.8%0.8%1.6 $39.39
9/15/202030,010,000 shares $1.22 billion -4.4%0.7%1.3 $40.60
8/31/202031,400,000 shares $1.33 billion +5.3%0.7%1.3 $42.22
8/14/202029,820,000 shares $1.27 billion -21.1%0.7%1.3 $42.50
7/31/202037,780,000 shares $1.78 billion +8.5%0.9%1.7 $47.10
7/15/202034,830,000 shares $1.62 billion -10.7%0.8%1.5 $46.40
6/30/202038,990,000 shares $1.82 billion +13.4%0.9%1.6 $46.64
6/15/202034,390,000 shares $1.56 billion 0.0%0.8%1.4 $45.35

CSCO Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cisco Systems' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Cisco Systems shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 40,970,000 shares of CSCO short. 1.04% of Cisco Systems' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Cisco Systems' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Cisco Systems?

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. CSCO shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Cisco Systems's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Cisco Systems?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Cisco Systems: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Millennium Management LLC, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Elliott Investment Management L.P., Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Caption Management LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., Twin Tree Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, HAP Trading LLC, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Maven Securities LTD, Cresset Asset Management LLC, RPO LLC, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., Simplex Trading LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Citigroup Inc., Commonwealth Financial Services LLC, Delta Accumulation LLC, Gladius Capital Management LP, LPL Financial LLC, Readystate Asset Management LP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Portman Square Capital LLP, Caas Capital Management LP, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP, Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc., and CenterStar Asset Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Cisco Systems?

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. 1.04% of Cisco Systems' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Cisco Systems' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Cisco Systems saw a decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 40,970,000 shares, a decline of 28.8% from the previous total of 57,510,000 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.

How does Cisco Systems' short interest compare to its competitors?

1.04% of Cisco Systems' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Cisco Systems: QUALCOMM Incorporated (1.91%), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (4.17%), Motorola Solutions, Inc. (1.15%), F5, Inc. (3.17%), Juniper Networks, Inc. (2.34%), Ciena Co. (2.71%), InterDigital, Inc. (7.42%), EchoStar Co. (9.98%), Calix, Inc. (4.21%), Extreme Networks, Inc. (4.90%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Cisco Systems stock?

Short selling CSCO is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Cisco Systems as its price is falling. CSCO shares are trading up $0.91 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.

How does a short squeeze work against Cisco Systems?

A short squeeze for Cisco 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 CSCO, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Cisco Systems' short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including CSCO, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.



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