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Ferguson (FERG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$218.32 -1.08 (-0.49%)
Closing price 06/26/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Ferguson Short Interest Data

Ferguson (FERG) has a short interest of 3.58 million shares, representing 1.82% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -9.14% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.7, indicating that it would take 1.7 days of the average trading volume of 1.66 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,580,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
3,940,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-9.14%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$651.17 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
197,181,000 shares
Float Size
196,430,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.82%
Today's Trading Volume
1,194,321 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,655,793 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
72%
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FERG Short Interest Over Time

FERG Days to Cover Over Time

FERG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Ferguson Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/20253,580,000 shares $651.17 million -9.1%1.8%1.7 $181.89
4/30/20253,940,000 shares $668.22 million +6.8%2.0%2 $169.60
4/15/20253,690,000 shares $611.25 million +25.9%1.9%1.8 $165.65
3/14/20252,190,000 shares $350.00 million -29.8%1.1%1.2 $159.82
2/28/20253,120,000 shares $553.73 million +13.0%1.6%1.7 $177.48
2/14/20252,760,000 shares $508.63 million +2.6%1.4%1.7 $184.29
1/31/20252,690,000 shares $487.45 million -2.9%1.4%1.7 $181.21
1/15/20252,770,000 shares $485.86 million -6.1%1.4%1.8 $175.40

FERG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ferguson's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Ferguson shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 3,580,000 shares of FERG short. 1.82% of Ferguson's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Ferguson's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Ferguson?

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. FERG shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Ferguson's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Ferguson?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Ferguson: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., and Genus Capital Management Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Ferguson?

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. 1.82% of Ferguson's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Ferguson's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Ferguson saw a decrease in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,580,000 shares, a decrease of 9.1% from the previous total of 3,940,000 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.

What is Ferguson's float size?

Ferguson currently has issued a total of 197,181,000 shares. Some of Ferguson's 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. Ferguson currently has a public float of 196,430,000 shares.

How does Ferguson's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.82% of Ferguson's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "wholesale" compare to Ferguson: TE Connectivity Ltd. (1.67%), US Foods Holding Corp. (2.88%), Performance Food Group Company (2.81%), Core & Main, Inc. (7.84%), SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. (5.69%), Avnet, Inc. (5.22%), GMS Inc. (4.41%), Resideo Technologies, Inc. (2.72%), Central Garden & Pet Company (14.27%), Global Partners LP (2.40%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Corporation ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Ferguson stock?

Short selling FERG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Ferguson as its price is falling. FERG shares are trading down $1.08 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 Ferguson?

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

How often is Ferguson's 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 FERG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:FERG) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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