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Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$1.87 -0.05 (-2.60%)
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Heron Therapeutics Short Interest Data

Heron Therapeutics (HRTX) has a short interest of 33.30 million shares. This marks a 1.03% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 17.9, indicating that it would take 17.9 days of the average trading volume of 2.29 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
33,300,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
32,960,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+1.03%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$80.59 million
Short Interest Ratio
17.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
152,564,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
21.83%
Today's Trading Volume
946,733 shares
Average Trading Volume
2,294,882 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
41%
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HRTX Short Interest Over Time

HRTX Days to Cover Over Time

HRTX Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Heron Therapeutics Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/30/202533,300,000 shares $80.59 million +1.0%N/A17.9 $2.42
4/15/202532,960,000 shares $63.28 million +1.4%23.0%19.9 $1.92
3/31/202532,520,000 shares $71.54 million +1.4%22.7%18.8 $2.20
3/15/202532,070,000 shares $74.40 million +2.4%22.4%17.5 $2.32
2/28/202531,330,000 shares $77.39 million +1.8%21.9%10.2 $2.47
2/15/202530,770,000 shares $54.77 million -0.2%21.5%10.7 $1.78
1/31/202530,840,000 shares $52.43 million -0.7%N/A10 $1.70
1/15/202531,060,000 shares $47.21 million +1.1%N/A10 $1.52
12/31/202430,710,000 shares $46.99 million +2.4%N/A9.9 $1.53
12/15/202429,980,000 shares $47.97 million +8.9%N/A9.6 $1.60
11/30/202427,540,000 shares $32.77 million -1.3%N/A8.8 $1.19
11/15/202427,910,000 shares $33.21 million -3.1%N/A15.3 $1.19
10/31/202428,810,000 shares $50.13 million -6.0%N/A15.7 $1.74
10/15/202430,640,000 shares $55.15 million -3.3%N/A14.9 $1.80
9/30/202431,700,000 shares $63.08 million -10.6%N/A14.4 $1.99
9/15/202435,440,000 shares $66.27 million -1.3%N/A14.9 $1.87
8/31/202435,920,000 shares $69.33 million -0.1%N/A15.5 $1.93
8/15/202435,960,000 shares $70.12 million +0.9%N/A14.9 $1.95
7/31/202435,630,000 shares $105.82 million -0.1%N/A14.9 $2.97
7/15/202435,660,000 shares $118.03 million +8.7%N/A14.7 $3.31
6/30/202432,820,000 shares $114.87 million +7.7%N/A14 $3.50
6/15/202430,470,000 shares $109.69 million +1.4%N/A14.5 $3.60
5/31/202430,040,000 shares $111.15 million -0.8%N/A12.3 $3.70
5/15/202430,270,000 shares $90.81 million +10.9%N/A12.6 $3.00
4/30/202427,290,000 shares $63.31 million +7.3%N/A11.6 $2.32
4/15/202425,430,000 shares $75.02 million -0.5%N/A9.8 $2.95
3/31/202425,550,000 shares $70.77 million +0.5%N/A8.8 $2.77
3/15/202425,430,000 shares $77.82 million +3.7%N/A8.4 $3.06
2/29/202424,530,000 shares $65.25 million -0.4%N/A8.8 $2.66
2/15/202424,620,000 shares $70.91 million +1.2%N/A8.4 $2.88
1/31/202424,330,000 shares $58.64 million +13.1%N/A6.6 $2.41
1/15/202421,520,000 shares $46.27 million +6.5%N/A6.5 $2.15
12/31/202320,210,000 shares $34.36 million -3.8%N/A6 $1.70
12/15/202321,000,000 shares $38.01 million -2.7%N/A6.8 $1.81
11/30/202321,580,000 shares $26.54 million +22.7%N/A7.4 $1.23
11/15/202317,590,000 shares $15.13 million -4.5%N/A6.4 $0.86
10/31/202318,410,000 shares $11.73 million -4.9%N/A9.1 $0.64
10/15/202319,360,000 shares $13.99 million -26.5%N/A8.9 $0.72
9/30/202326,330,000 shares $27.12 million +2.3%N/A12.8 $1.03
9/15/202325,750,000 shares $31.16 million +1.7%N/A13.4 $1.21
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8/31/202325,320,000 shares $41.52 million -8.8%N/A12.7 $1.64
8/15/202327,760,000 shares $46.50 million +14.2%N/A13.2 $1.68
7/31/202324,310,000 shares $40.35 million +9.4%N/A10.4 $1.66
7/15/202322,220,000 shares $28.22 million -1.0%N/A10.1 $1.27
6/30/202322,440,000 shares $26.03 million -2.0%N/A9.7 $1.16
6/15/202322,890,000 shares $29.99 million -2.1%N/A8.9 $1.31
5/31/202323,380,000 shares $26.65 million +8.0%N/A9 $1.14
5/15/202321,650,000 shares $28.79 million -2.9%N/A8.8 $1.33
4/30/202322,300,000 shares $53.30 million -3.8%N/A10.8 $2.39
4/15/202323,190,000 shares $63.31 million +0.2%N/A10.8 $2.73
3/31/202323,150,000 shares $34.96 million +1.5%N/A10.9 $1.51
3/15/202322,800,000 shares $53.81 million -2.0%N/A12.7 $2.36
2/28/202323,270,000 shares $55.15 million -11.0%N/A10.2 $2.37
2/15/202326,140,000 shares $68.75 million -2.4%N/A11.2 $2.63
1/31/202326,790,000 shares $72.60 million -1.0%N/A10.5 $2.71
1/15/202327,070,000 shares $85.81 million +8.2%N/A10.7 $3.17
12/30/202225,030,000 shares $62.58 million -13.2%N/A9.7 $2.50
12/15/202228,840,000 shares $73.25 million +2.2%N/A10.8 $2.54
11/30/202228,220,000 shares $76.48 million -0.6%N/A10 $2.71
11/15/202228,400,000 shares $90.88 million -1.3%N/A10.1 $3.20
10/31/202228,770,000 shares $110.76 million -1.4%N/A9.3 $3.85
10/15/202229,180,000 shares $107.09 million -12.7%N/A9 $3.67
9/30/202233,420,000 shares $141.03 million +2.1%N/A10.1 $4.22
9/15/202232,720,000 shares $159.35 million +0.2%N/A9.7 $4.87
8/31/202232,650,000 shares $133.54 million -4.0%N/A10.8 $4.09
8/15/202234,000,000 shares $182.58 million -15.9%N/A11.2 $5.37
7/31/202240,430,000 shares $112.40 million +0.6%N/A14.3 $2.78
7/15/202240,180,000 shares $118.13 million +10.3%N/A14.9 $2.94
6/30/202236,440,000 shares $101.67 million -6.5%47.0%13.8 $2.79
6/15/202238,980,000 shares $99.40 million +5.5%50.3%15.5 $2.55
5/31/202236,960,000 shares $121.97 million -0.1%N/A14.6 $3.30
5/15/202236,980,000 shares $132.76 million -0.1%N/A14.4 $3.59
4/30/202237,010,000 shares $167.29 million -0.5%N/A15.7 $4.52
4/15/202237,200,000 shares $218.36 million -5.3%N/A16.2 $5.87
3/31/202239,280,000 shares $224.68 million +16.0%N/A17.1 $5.72
3/15/202233,850,000 shares $163.83 million -2.6%N/A15 $4.84
2/28/202234,750,000 shares $246.73 million -1.4%N/A15.2 $7.10
2/15/202235,240,000 shares $311.52 million +1.7%N/A16.9 $8.84
1/31/202234,640,000 shares $301.71 million -6.3%N/A16.5 $8.71
1/15/202236,960,000 shares $321.55 million +0.9%N/A0 $8.70
12/31/202136,650,000 shares $334.61 million +7.9%N/A18.9 $9.13
12/15/202133,970,000 shares $306.41 million +8.1%N/A17.6 $9.02
11/30/202131,430,000 shares $297.01 million +2.1%N/A18.8 $9.45
11/15/202130,790,000 shares $336.53 million +3.6%N/A21.4 $10.93
10/29/202129,730,000 shares $327.33 million +5.2%N/A21.4 $11.01
10/15/202128,270,000 shares $299.38 million +5.1%N/A21.4 $10.59
9/30/202126,900,000 shares $287.56 million +2.0%N/A20.2 $10.69
9/15/202126,370,000 shares $307.47 million -3.1%N/A21.3 $11.66
8/31/202127,220,000 shares $317.66 million +5.9%N/A21.3 $11.67
8/13/202125,710,000 shares $284.10 million +0.1%N/A17.3 $11.05
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7/30/202125,690,000 shares $317.53 million +5.9%N/A14 $12.36
7/15/202124,250,000 shares $317.43 million +2.2%N/A13.9 $13.09
6/30/202123,720,000 shares $368.13 million -1.4%N/A13.8 $15.52
6/15/202124,050,000 shares $372.05 million +1.6%N/A14.5 $15.47
5/28/202123,680,000 shares $314.23 million +11.8%N/A14.5 $13.27
5/14/202121,180,000 shares $329.03 million +0.8%N/A14.3 $15.54
4/30/202121,010,000 shares $370.20 million -1.9%N/A20.4 $17.62
4/15/202121,410,000 shares $369.75 million +1.5%N/A21.2 $17.27
3/31/202121,100,000 shares $322.83 million +2.7%N/A20.9 $15.30
3/15/202120,550,000 shares $348.12 million +2.0%N/A19 $16.94
2/26/202120,150,000 shares $363.71 million +2.2%N/A19.4 $18.05
2/12/202119,710,000 shares $364.83 million +3.0%N/A19.1 $18.51
1/29/202119,140,000 shares $351.41 million +7.8%N/A17.9 $18.36
1/15/202117,760,000 shares $325.72 million +1.3%N/A17.2 $18.34
12/31/202017,530,000 shares $372.86 million -0.4%N/A18.8 $21.27
12/15/202017,600,000 shares $316.10 million -5.2%N/A19.8 $17.96
11/30/202018,560,000 shares $333.89 million +2.5%N/A23 $17.99
11/15/202018,100,000 shares $328.15 million +3.6%N/A23.2 $18.13
10/30/202017,480,000 shares $280.38 million +0.5%N/A24.2 $16.04
10/15/202017,390,000 shares $272.85 million +2.0%N/A23.5 $15.69
9/30/202017,050,000 shares $252.68 million +10.5%N/A20.4 $14.82
9/15/202015,430,000 shares $238.86 million +0.8%N/A12.2 $15.48
8/31/202015,310,000 shares $218.93 million -6.0%N/A11.6 $14.30
8/14/202016,280,000 shares $252.50 million +1.5%N/A12.2 $15.51
7/31/202016,040,000 shares $261.29 million -5.3%N/A11.5 $16.29
7/15/202016,930,000 shares $277.65 million -9.9%N/A11.8 $16.40
6/30/202018,790,000 shares $276.40 million +10.2%N/A13.4 $14.71
6/15/202017,050,000 shares $326.68 million +2.6%N/A15.8 $19.16
5/29/202016,620,000 shares $306.14 million -0.2%N/A13.5 $18.42

HRTX Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heron Therapeutics' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Heron Therapeutics shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 30th, traders have sold 33,300,000 shares of HRTX short. Learn More on Heron Therapeutics' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Heron Therapeutics?

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. HRTX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 18.0. Learn More on Heron Therapeutics's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Heron Therapeutics?

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

Is Heron Therapeutics' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Heron Therapeutics saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 33,300,000 shares, an increase of 1.0% from the previous total of 32,960,000 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 Heron Therapeutics' short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "pharmaceutical products" compare to Heron Therapeutics: 89bio, Inc. (11.86%), Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (8.15%), Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (9.22%), Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (9.26%), Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (8.59%), Gyre Therapeutics, Inc. (13.99%), Phibro Animal Health Co. (4.52%), Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc. (16.91%), Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (14.75%), Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (25.17%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Spotify Technology S.A. ($4.67 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.58 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($4.47 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.56 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($2.23 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($2.16 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.90 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.85 billion), Zscaler, Inc. ($1.75 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($1.75 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Heron Therapeutics stock?

Short selling HRTX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Heron Therapeutics as its price is falling. HRTX shares are trading down $0.05 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 Heron Therapeutics?

A short squeeze for Heron Therapeutics 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 HRTX, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Heron Therapeutics' 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 HRTX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:HRTX) was last updated on 5/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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