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Microchip Technology (MCHP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$60.80 +0.23 (+0.38%)
As of 05/20/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Microchip Technology Short Interest Data

Microchip Technology (MCHP) has a short interest of 33.08 million shares. This marks a -1.37% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.7, indicating that it would take 2.7 days of the average trading volume of 8.52 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
33,080,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
33,540,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-1.37%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.52 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
538,712,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
6.14%
Today's Trading Volume
6,144,352 shares
Average Trading Volume
8,518,337 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
72%
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MCHP Short Interest Over Time

MCHP Days to Cover Over Time

MCHP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Microchip Technology Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/30/202533,080,000 shares $1.52 billion -1.4%N/A2.7 $46.08
4/15/202533,540,000 shares $1.30 billion +7.4%6.4%2.7 $38.73
3/31/202531,240,000 shares $1.51 billion +5.3%5.9%2.8 $48.41
3/15/202529,660,000 shares $1.59 billion -11.5%5.6%3 $53.50
2/28/202533,500,000 shares $1.97 billion +26.1%6.4%3.4 $58.86
2/15/202526,570,000 shares $1.48 billion -5.1%5.0%2.9 $55.76
1/31/202527,990,000 shares $1.52 billion -4.2%N/A3.2 $54.30
1/15/202529,220,000 shares $1.67 billion -13.8%N/A3.7 $57.10
12/31/202433,910,000 shares $1.94 billion +9.4%N/A4.6 $57.35
12/15/202430,990,000 shares $1.86 billion +3.0%N/A4.3 $59.93
11/30/202430,090,000 shares $2.05 billion -2.2%N/A4.5 $68.17
11/15/202430,770,000 shares $1.93 billion +1.5%N/A5 $62.86
10/31/202430,310,000 shares $2.22 billion +11.6%N/A5.2 $73.37
10/15/202427,150,000 shares $2.04 billion +1.4%N/A4.2 $75.23
9/30/202426,780,000 shares $2.15 billion -2.4%N/A4 $80.29
9/15/202427,450,000 shares $2.13 billion +14.3%N/A4.2 $77.62
8/31/202424,010,000 shares $1.97 billion +9.7%N/A3.7 $82.16
8/15/202421,890,000 shares $1.78 billion -5.4%N/A3.2 $81.30
7/31/202423,150,000 shares $2.06 billion -9.8%N/A3.5 $88.78
7/15/202425,650,000 shares $2.36 billion -1.2%N/A4.3 $92.09
6/30/202425,960,000 shares $2.38 billion -4.1%N/A4.5 $91.50
6/15/202427,060,000 shares $2.47 billion +0.6%N/A4.9 $91.35
5/31/202426,910,000 shares $2.62 billion +13.3%N/A4.7 $97.23
5/15/202423,760,000 shares $2.27 billion -16.7%N/A4.4 $95.36
4/30/202428,510,000 shares $2.62 billion +15.5%N/A5.1 $91.98
4/15/202424,680,000 shares $2.12 billion -5.4%N/A4.4 $85.70
3/31/202426,090,000 shares $2.34 billion +2.8%N/A4.7 $89.71
3/15/202425,390,000 shares $2.25 billion +25.2%N/A4.6 $88.64
2/29/202420,280,000 shares $1.71 billion -4.6%N/A3.6 $84.14
2/15/202421,260,000 shares $1.75 billion +2.4%N/A4.1 $82.51
1/31/202420,760,000 shares $1.77 billion -3.6%N/A4.1 $85.18
1/15/202421,530,000 shares $1.84 billion -1.0%N/A4.2 $85.41
12/31/202321,740,000 shares $1.96 billion -1.1%N/A4.4 $90.18
12/15/202321,990,000 shares $2.03 billion +12.4%N/A4.6 $92.20
11/30/202319,560,000 shares $1.63 billion +5.7%N/A4.3 $83.44
11/15/202318,510,000 shares $1.53 billion +9.8%N/A4 $82.50
10/31/202316,860,000 shares $1.20 billion -0.8%N/A3.7 $71.29
10/15/202316,990,000 shares $1.32 billion +4.4%N/A3.9 $77.46
9/30/202316,280,000 shares $1.27 billion -4.2%N/A3.6 $78.05
9/15/202317,000,000 shares $1.32 billion -2.2%N/A3.7 $77.63
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8/31/202317,390,000 shares $1.42 billion +1.5%N/A3.6 $81.84
8/15/202317,130,000 shares $1.39 billion -6.2%N/A3.3 $80.89
7/31/202318,260,000 shares $1.72 billion -8.8%N/A3.5 $93.94
7/15/202320,030,000 shares $1.80 billion +1.7%N/A3.9 $89.72
6/30/202319,700,000 shares $1.76 billion +4.5%N/A4 $89.59
6/15/202318,860,000 shares $1.61 billion -1.7%N/A3.9 $85.37
5/31/202319,190,000 shares $1.44 billion +10.1%N/A3.9 $75.26
5/15/202317,430,000 shares $1.31 billion -7.8%N/A3.8 $75.38
4/30/202318,900,000 shares $1.38 billion -6.7%N/A4 $72.99
4/15/202320,250,000 shares $1.61 billion +2.6%N/A4.3 $79.53
3/31/202319,730,000 shares $1.65 billion +3.5%N/A4.1 $83.78
3/15/202319,070,000 shares $1.54 billion +4.2%N/A4 $80.51
2/28/202318,300,000 shares $1.48 billion +12.3%N/A4 $81.03
2/15/202316,290,000 shares $1.40 billion +16.1%N/A3.5 $85.91
1/31/202314,030,000 shares $1.09 billion +3.2%N/A3 $77.62
1/15/202313,600,000 shares $1.02 billion -13.4%N/A2.9 $74.92
12/30/202215,700,000 shares $1.10 billion -12.1%N/A3.2 $70.25
12/15/202217,870,000 shares $1.30 billion +27.4%N/A3.5 $72.71
11/30/202214,030,000 shares $1.11 billion +12.0%N/A2.8 $79.19
11/15/202212,530,000 shares $964.06 million +0.6%N/A2.4 $76.94
10/31/202212,460,000 shares $769.28 million +3.9%N/A2.4 $61.74
10/15/202211,990,000 shares $687.15 million -9.7%N/A2.6 $57.31
9/30/202213,280,000 shares $810.48 million +4.3%N/A3 $61.03
9/15/202212,730,000 shares $822.36 million -6.1%N/A2.8 $64.60
8/31/202213,560,000 shares $884.79 million +1.0%N/A2.9 $65.25
8/15/202213,430,000 shares $997.58 million +1.1%N/A2.9 $74.28
7/31/202213,280,000 shares $914.46 million -4.7%N/A2.7 $68.86
7/15/202213,930,000 shares $868.95 million +1.5%N/A2.8 $62.38
6/30/202213,730,000 shares $797.44 million -3.5%N/A2.7 $58.08
6/15/202214,220,000 shares $875.24 million +13.6%N/A2.8 $61.55
5/31/202212,520,000 shares $909.58 million +12.7%N/A2.5 $72.65
5/15/202211,110,000 shares $744.70 million -0.9%N/A2.1 $67.03
4/30/202211,210,000 shares $730.89 million -0.5%N/A2.1 $65.20
4/15/202211,270,000 shares $735.03 million -7.5%N/A2.1 $65.22
3/31/202212,180,000 shares $915.21 million +10.9%N/A2.3 $75.14
3/15/202210,980,000 shares $786.39 million -1.4%N/A2.2 $71.62
2/28/202211,140,000 shares $783.48 million +2.7%N/A2.3 $70.33
2/15/202210,850,000 shares $813.53 million +20.3%N/A2.3 $74.98
1/31/20229,020,000 shares $698.87 million -30.1%N/A2 $77.48
1/15/202212,900,000 shares $1.09 billion +9.6%N/A3.2 $84.29
12/31/202111,770,000 shares $1.02 billion +2.4%N/A3.1 $87.06
12/15/202111,500,000 shares $1.01 billion -1.1%N/A2.9 $87.94
11/30/202111,630,000 shares $970.29 million -4.4%N/A2.9 $83.43
11/15/202112,170,000 shares $1.01 billion -3.2%N/A3.2 $83.21
10/29/202112,570,000 shares $931.31 million -0.5%N/A3.2 $74.09
10/15/202112,630,000 shares $919.21 million +101.1%N/A3.4 $72.78
9/30/20216,280,000 shares $963.92 million +26.6%2.3%3.2 $153.49
9/15/20214,960,000 shares $402.23 million +5.5%1.9%2.5 $81.10
8/31/20214,700,000 shares $739.59 million -19.7%1.8%2.5 $157.36
8/13/20215,850,000 shares $886.68 million +3.7%2.2%3.3 $151.57
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7/30/20215,640,000 shares $807.20 million -4.2%2.1%3.1 $143.12
7/15/20215,890,000 shares $809.58 million -14.5%2.2%3.3 $137.45
6/30/20216,890,000 shares $1.03 billion -6.3%2.6%4.1 $149.74
6/15/20217,350,000 shares $1.13 billion -8.9%2.7%4.3 $153.95
5/28/20218,070,000 shares $1.27 billion +4.5%3.0%4.6 $156.95
5/14/20217,720,000 shares $1.10 billion +1.6%N/A4 $142.12
4/30/20217,600,000 shares $1.18 billion +1.7%N/A3.6 $155.91
4/15/20217,470,000 shares $1.17 billion +6.1%N/A3.5 $156.32
3/31/20217,040,000 shares $1.06 billion -1.4%N/A3.2 $150.11
3/15/20217,140,000 shares $1.05 billion +14.4%N/A3.2 $147.45
2/26/20216,240,000 shares $921.77 million -6.7%N/A2.9 $147.72
2/12/20216,690,000 shares $1.05 billion +6.2%N/A3.2 $157.63
1/29/20216,300,000 shares $873.50 million -5.1%N/A3.1 $138.65
1/15/20216,640,000 shares $1.02 billion +7.4%N/A3.6 $153.28
12/31/20206,180,000 shares $845.36 million -3.0%N/A3.3 $136.79
12/15/20206,370,000 shares $901.36 million -43.6%N/A3.5 $141.50
11/30/202011,300,000 shares $1.50 billion -6.5%N/A6.2 $133.01
11/15/202012,090,000 shares $1.53 billion -0.4%N/A6.6 $126.15
10/30/202012,140,000 shares $1.29 billion -10.3%N/A6.2 $106.35
10/15/202013,540,000 shares $1.50 billion +0.8%N/A6.5 $110.75
9/30/202013,430,000 shares $1.38 billion -0.7%N/A6 $102.76
9/15/202013,530,000 shares $1.40 billion -6.8%N/A5.6 $103.62
8/31/202014,510,000 shares $1.59 billion -25.1%N/A5.7 $109.70
8/14/202019,380,000 shares $1.94 billion -1.1%N/A6.3 $100.20
7/31/202019,590,000 shares $1.99 billion -5.3%N/A6.5 $101.73
7/15/202020,690,000 shares $2.23 billion +5.1%N/A6.8 $107.57
6/30/202019,680,000 shares $2.07 billion -0.4%N/A6.2 $105.31
6/15/202019,750,000 shares $2.00 billion -25.9%N/A5.5 $101.25
5/29/202026,660,000 shares $2.56 billion -9.0%N/A6.1 $96.02

MCHP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Microchip Technology's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Microchip Technology shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 30th, investors have sold 33,080,000 shares of MCHP short. Learn More on Microchip Technology's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Microchip Technology?

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. MCHP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Microchip Technology's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Microchip Technology?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Microchip Technology: Jane Street Group LLC, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Caption Management LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., Twin Tree Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, DLD Asset Management LP, Capital Fund Management S.A., Hsbc Holdings PLC, Bank of Nova Scotia, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Portman Square Capital LLP, VELA Investment Management LLC, and Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is Microchip Technology's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Microchip Technology saw a decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 33,080,000 shares, a decline of 1.4% from the previous total of 33,540,000 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 Microchip Technology's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Microchip Technology: Analog Devices, Inc. (1.57%), Micron Technology, Inc. (2.60%), Intel Co. (2.72%), Marvell Technology, Inc. (3.21%), Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (4.22%), First Solar, Inc. (10.89%), Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (12.07%), Altair Engineering Inc. (8.49%), MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (3.82%), Lattice Semiconductor Co. (7.17%),

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 Microchip Technology stock?

Short selling MCHP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Microchip Technology as its price is falling. MCHP shares are trading up $0.23 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 Microchip Technology?

A short squeeze for Microchip Technology 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 MCHP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Microchip Technology'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 MCHP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2025.




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