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National CineMedia (NCMI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$4.39 +0.14 (+3.29%)
Closing price 08/29/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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National CineMedia Short Interest Data

National CineMedia (NCMI) has a short interest of 7.32 million shares, representing 11.12% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 1.81% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 10.9, indicating that it would take 10.9 days of the average trading volume of 539,097 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
7,320,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
7,190,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+1.81%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$35.21 million
Short Interest Ratio
10.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
93,710,000 shares
Float Size
65,820,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
11.12%
Today's Trading Volume
308,517 shares
Average Trading Volume
539,097 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
57%
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NCMI Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

National CineMedia Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/20257,320,000 shares $35.21 million +1.8%11.1%10.9 $4.81
7/15/20257,190,000 shares $34.30 million +1.4%10.9%9.9 $4.77
6/30/20257,090,000 shares $34.32 million -12.0%10.7%9.1 $4.84
6/15/20258,060,000 shares $42.40 million -0.3%12.2%10.2 $5.26
5/31/20258,080,000 shares $44.52 million +5.8%12.2%9.5 $5.51
5/15/20257,640,000 shares $38.89 million +25.5%11.5%9.2 $5.09
4/30/20256,090,000 shares $34.90 million +11.7%9.2%7.8 $5.73
4/15/20255,450,000 shares $32.54 million +3.4%8.1%8 $5.97
3/31/20255,270,000 shares $30.78 million +11.2%7.9%8.1 $5.84
3/15/20254,740,000 shares $28.20 million +3.5%7.1%7.9 $5.95
2/28/20254,580,000 shares $30.64 million -0.4%6.8%7.7 $6.69
2/15/20254,600,000 shares $32.52 million +13.3%7.3%8.5 $7.07
1/31/20254,060,000 shares $26.76 million +4.6%6.4%7 $6.59
1/15/20253,880,000 shares $23.51 million -6.7%6.1%6.7 $6.06
12/31/20244,160,000 shares $27.62 million -7.8%6.6%7.3 $6.64
12/15/20244,510,000 shares $32.65 million -10.3%7.1%8.1 $7.24
11/30/20245,030,000 shares $34.96 million -7.5%7.9%9.3 $6.95
11/15/20245,440,000 shares $36.07 million -0.6%8.6%11.8 $6.63
10/31/20245,470,000 shares $39.33 million -6.0%8.6%11.8 $7.19
10/15/20245,820,000 shares $39.23 million +0.7%9.4%12.5 $6.74
9/30/20245,780,000 shares $40.75 million +3.6%9.3%12.3 $7.05
9/15/20245,580,000 shares $38.22 million -4.0%9.0%8.6 $6.85
8/31/20245,810,000 shares $40.03 million +4.3%9.3%9 $6.89
8/15/20245,570,000 shares $35.65 million +1.3%8.9%8.2 $6.40
7/31/20245,500,000 shares $33.22 million +6.0%8.8%7.8 $6.04
7/15/20245,190,000 shares $25.48 million +53.1%8.2%7.4 $4.91
6/30/20243,390,000 shares $14.88 million +6.6%5.3%4.4 $4.39
6/15/20243,180,000 shares $14.66 million -3.1%5.0%4.7 $4.61
5/31/20243,280,000 shares $18.20 million -1.8%5.2%3.9 $5.55
5/15/20243,340,000 shares $16.15 million +11.0%5.2%4.2 $4.84
4/30/20243,010,000 shares $12.88 million -8.8%4.7%4 $4.28
4/15/20243,300,000 shares $15.28 million -17.7%5.2%4.6 $4.63
3/31/20244,010,000 shares $20.65 million +18.3%6.3%6.3 $5.15
3/15/20243,390,000 shares $14.37 million -1.7%5.3%5.9 $4.24
2/29/20243,450,000 shares $14.01 million +17.8%5.4%9.2 $4.06
2/15/20242,930,000 shares $11.90 million +8.5%4.6%7.5 $4.06
1/31/20242,700,000 shares $11.04 million +10.7%4.2%6.2 $4.09
1/15/20242,440,000 shares $10.44 million +10.9%3.8%5.8 $4.28
12/31/20232,200,000 shares $9.11 million +0.5%3.4%5.1 $4.14
12/15/20232,190,000 shares $8.72 million -8.4%3.4%5.2 $3.98
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11/30/20232,390,000 shares $9.70 million -12.5%3.7%4.3 $4.06
11/15/20232,730,000 shares $12.04 million -2.9%4.3%4.6 $4.41
10/31/20232,810,000 shares $10.99 million +2.2%4.4%4.4 $3.91
10/15/20232,750,000 shares $10.59 million -5.2%4.3%4.4 $3.85
9/30/20232,900,000 shares $13.02 million +108.6%4.5%5.1 $4.49
9/15/20231,390,000 shares $6.71 million +67.7%N/A2.6 $4.83
8/31/2023828,800 shares $3.75 million +74.1%1.7%2.4 $4.53
8/15/2023476,100 shares $1.69 million -20.4%5.6%1.8 $3.55
7/31/2023597,900 shares $2.00 million -90.8%5.3%3.5 $3.35
7/15/20236,500,000 shares $2.57 million -5.8%N/A3.7 $0.40
6/30/20236,900,000 shares $2.33 million +5.5%N/A0.6 $0.34
6/15/20236,540,000 shares $2.33 million -19.6%N/A0.5 $0.36
5/31/20238,130,000 shares $2.30 million -13.7%N/A0.6 $0.28
5/15/20239,420,000 shares $2.62 million -9.8%N/A0.7 $0.28
4/30/202310,440,000 shares $3.10 million -20.8%N/A0.8 $0.30
4/15/202313,180,000 shares $4.59 million +81.8%N/A1 $0.35
3/31/20237,250,000 shares $957.73 thousand +89.8%12.1%0.7 $0.13
3/15/20233,820,000 shares $649.40 thousand -6.8%6.4%2 $0.17
2/28/20234,100,000 shares $943 thousand +21.7%11.3%4.6 $0.23
2/15/20233,370,000 shares $852.61 thousand -7.2%8.5%3.9 $0.25
1/31/20233,630,000 shares $938.72 thousand +20.6%4.9%3.5 $0.26
1/15/20233,010,000 shares $969.52 thousand +9.9%4.0%3.2 $0.32
12/30/20222,740,000 shares $602.80 thousand -9.6%3.7%2.8 $0.22
12/15/20223,030,000 shares $1.13 million +11.4%4.1%3 $0.37
11/30/20222,720,000 shares $1.16 million +1.5%3.7%2.6 $0.43
11/15/20222,680,000 shares $1.59 million -1.1%3.6%2.6 $0.59
10/31/20222,710,000 shares $1.20 million -45.3%3.7%2.6 $0.44
10/15/20224,950,000 shares $2.89 million +35.3%6.7%4.7 $0.58
9/30/20223,660,000 shares $2.38 million +32.6%5.0%3.8 $0.65
9/15/20222,760,000 shares $2.95 million +18.5%3.7%2.7 $1.07
8/31/20222,330,000 shares $2.89 million -20.2%3.2%2.2 $1.24
8/15/20222,920,000 shares $5.08 million -24.4%4.0%2.5 $1.74
7/31/20223,860,000 shares $5.64 million +18.4%5.2%2.3 $1.46
7/15/20223,260,000 shares $3.20 million -3.3%4.4%2.1 $0.98
6/30/20223,370,000 shares $3.09 million -23.4%4.6%2.2 $0.92
6/15/20224,400,000 shares $5.46 million -2.2%5.8%2.9 $1.24
5/31/20224,500,000 shares $5.54 million +20.0%6.1%3.3 $1.23
5/15/20223,750,000 shares $5.33 million +41.0%5.1%3 $1.42
4/30/20222,660,000 shares $5.88 million +18.2%3.4%4.3 $2.21
4/15/20222,250,000 shares $5.51 million -1.8%2.8%3.6 $2.45
3/31/20222,290,000 shares $5.82 million -9.5%2.9%3.4 $2.54
3/15/20222,530,000 shares $6.40 million -4.2%3.2%3.8 $2.53
2/28/20222,640,000 shares $7.84 million -5.7%3.3%4.1 $2.97
2/15/20222,800,000 shares $9.46 million +9.8%3.6%4.2 $3.38
1/31/20222,550,000 shares $6.73 million +10.9%3.3%3.7 $2.64
1/15/20222,300,000 shares $6.30 million -6.9%2.9%3.5 $2.74
12/31/20212,470,000 shares $6.94 million +0.4%3.2%3.9 $2.81
12/15/20212,460,000 shares $6.52 million -4.3%3.2%3.5 $2.65
11/30/20212,570,000 shares $7.20 million -8.9%3.3%3.4 $2.80
11/15/20212,820,000 shares $10.55 million -15.3%3.6%3.8 $3.74
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10/29/20213,330,000 shares $10.59 million -12.6%4.2%4.1 $3.18
10/15/20213,810,000 shares $13.56 million +3.5%4.8%4.9 $3.56
9/30/20213,680,000 shares $13.10 million -4.9%4.7%4.5 $3.56
9/15/20213,870,000 shares $9.98 million +14.5%4.9%5.2 $2.58
8/31/20213,380,000 shares $8.65 million -6.6%4.3%5.2 $2.56
8/13/20213,620,000 shares $9.85 million +33.1%4.6%6 $2.72
7/30/20212,720,000 shares $9.47 million +2.6%3.5%4.9 $3.48
7/15/20212,650,000 shares $9.78 million +12.3%3.4%5 $3.69
6/30/20212,360,000 shares $11.97 million -21.1%3.0%4.7 $5.07
6/15/20212,990,000 shares $15.02 million -1.0%3.8%5.5 $5.03
5/28/20213,020,000 shares $14.62 million -0.7%3.8%5 $4.84
5/14/20213,040,000 shares $13.25 million +1.7%3.9%4.4 $4.36
4/30/20212,990,000 shares $13.28 million +0.7%3.9%4.2 $4.44
4/15/20212,970,000 shares $13.07 million -1.7%3.8%3.5 $4.40
3/31/20213,020,000 shares $13.53 million +14.4%3.9%3.4 $4.48
3/15/20212,640,000 shares $15.81 million -3.7%3.4%3 $5.99
2/26/20212,740,000 shares $13.29 million -3.2%3.5%3.3 $4.85
2/12/20212,830,000 shares $11.66 million -5.4%3.7%3.4 $4.12
1/29/20212,990,000 shares $11.93 million -32.7%3.9%3.3 $3.99
1/15/20214,440,000 shares $16.96 million -8.3%5.7%4.8 $3.82
12/31/20204,840,000 shares $18.20 million -4.7%6.3%5.7 $3.76
12/15/20205,080,000 shares $18.85 million -4.0%6.6%6 $3.71
11/30/20205,290,000 shares $18.89 million -8.8%6.8%6.2 $3.57
11/15/20205,800,000 shares $17.52 million -12.7%7.5%6.1 $3.02
10/30/20206,640,000 shares $12.88 million +2.3%8.6%7.8 $1.94
10/15/20206,490,000 shares $14.60 million +12.7%8.4%8.1 $2.25
9/30/20205,760,000 shares $15.64 million -3.4%7.4%7.6 $2.72
9/15/20205,960,000 shares $21.40 million -7.0%7.7%7.6 $3.59

NCMI Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is National CineMedia's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of National CineMedia shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 31st, investors have sold 7,320,000 shares of NCMI short. 11.12% of National CineMedia's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on National CineMedia's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for National CineMedia?

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. NCMI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 11.0. Learn More on National CineMedia's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting National CineMedia?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of National CineMedia: Group One Trading LLC, and Jane Street Group LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for National CineMedia?

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. 11.12% of National CineMedia's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is National CineMedia's short interest increasing or decreasing?

National CineMedia saw a increase in short interest in July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,320,000 shares, an increase of 1.8% from the previous total of 7,190,000 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 National CineMedia's float size?

National CineMedia currently has issued a total of 93,710,000 shares. Some of National CineMedia'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. National CineMedia currently has a public float of 65,820,000 shares.

How does National CineMedia's short interest compare to its competitors?

11.12% of National CineMedia's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to National CineMedia: Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (5.35%), Alphabet Inc. (0.32%), Omnicom Group Inc. (16.48%), Lamar Advertising Company (5.73%), Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (The) (6.74%), Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (10.59%), Stagwell Inc. (7.93%), Gannett Co., Inc. (13.70%), TechTarget, Inc. (3.74%), Gambling.com Group Limited (7.51%),

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 ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short National CineMedia stock?

Short selling NCMI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from National CineMedia as its price is falling. NCMI shares are trading up $0.14 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 National CineMedia?

A short squeeze for National CineMedia 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 NCMI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is National CineMedia'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 NCMI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:NCMI) was last updated on 9/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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