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Papa John's International - PZZA Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$77.37
-1.71 (-2.16%)
(As of 03/23/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$75.58
$79.97
50-Day Range
$77.65
$96.31
52-Week Range
$66.74
$108.53
Volume
1.16 million shs
Average Volume
614,412 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.68 billion
P/E Ratio
41.15
Dividend Yield
2.17%
Price Target
$99.33

Papa John's International Short Interest Data

Current Short Volume
1,700,000 shares
Previous Short Volume
1,490,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+14.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$142.72 million
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
3.0
Last Record Date
February 28, 2023
Outstanding Shares
34,680,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
4.90%
Today's Trading Volume
1,164,597 shares
Average Trading Volume
614,412 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
89.55%
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PZZA Short Interest Over Time

PZZA Days to Cover Over Time

PZZA Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Papa John's International (NASDAQ:PZZA) Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
2/28/20231,700,000 shares $142.72 million +14.1%N/A3 $83.95
2/15/20231,490,000 shares $142.77 million -9.7%N/A2.8 $95.82
1/31/20231,650,000 shares $147.99 million -18.3%N/A3.2 $89.69
1/15/20232,020,000 shares $166.02 million +10.4%N/A3.8 $82.19
12/30/20221,830,000 shares $150.63 million -0.5%N/A3.4 $82.31
12/15/20221,840,000 shares $155.81 million No ChangeN/A3.2 $84.68
11/30/20221,840,000 shares $153.20 million -25.5%N/A3.2 $83.26
11/15/20222,470,000 shares $209.73 million +2.1%N/A4.1 $84.91
10/31/20222,420,000 shares $175.76 million +12.0%N/A4.2 $72.63
10/15/20222,160,000 shares $147.53 million -6.9%N/A3.7 $68.30
9/30/20222,320,000 shares $162.42 million +6.9%N/A4.2 $70.01
9/15/20222,170,000 shares $173.95 million +13.6%N/A4.2 $80.16
8/31/20221,910,000 shares $154.39 million +1.1%N/A3.9 $80.83
8/15/20221,890,000 shares $181.40 million -9.1%N/A3.8 $95.98
7/31/20222,080,000 shares $199.45 million -2.4%N/A4 $95.89
7/15/20222,130,000 shares $180.41 million +1.0%N/A4.1 $84.70
6/30/20222,110,000 shares $176.23 million -7.5%N/A4.1 $83.52
6/15/20222,280,000 shares $189.99 million +0.9%N/A4.3 $83.33
5/31/20222,260,000 shares $198.90 million +12.4%N/A4.3 $88.01
5/15/20222,010,000 shares $164.14 million +2.0%N/A3.6 $81.66
4/30/20221,970,000 shares $179.37 million +16.6%N/A3.7 $91.05
4/15/20221,690,000 shares $170.88 million -17.2%N/A3.5 $101.11
3/31/20222,040,000 shares $214.77 million +14.0%N/A4.2 $105.28
3/15/20221,790,000 shares $176.35 million +26.1%N/A3.8 $98.52
2/28/20221,420,000 shares $151.68 million -14.5%N/A3.2 $106.82
2/15/20221,660,000 shares $193.71 million +8.5%N/A4 $116.69
1/31/20221,530,000 shares $188.88 million +9.3%N/A4.1 $123.45
1/15/20221,400,000 shares $165.41 million -4.1%N/A3.6 $118.15
12/31/20211,460,000 shares $194.87 million -7.0%N/A4 $133.47
12/15/20211,570,000 shares $206.58 million +12.1%N/A4.5 $131.58
11/30/20211,400,000 shares $170.69 million +12.0%N/A4.1 $121.92
11/15/20211,250,000 shares $163.50 million -8.1%N/A3.8 $130.80
10/29/20211,360,000 shares $168.75 million +1.5%N/A3.9 $124.08
10/15/20211,340,000 shares $164.00 million -5.0%N/A4 $122.39
9/30/20211,410,000 shares $179.06 million No ChangeN/A4.1 $126.99
9/15/20211,410,000 shares $183.61 million +0.7%N/A4 $130.22
8/31/20211,400,000 shares $178.54 million -15.7%N/A3.9 $127.53
8/13/20211,660,000 shares $211.83 million -19.4%N/A4.6 $127.61
7/30/20212,060,000 shares $235.09 million -7.6%6.6%5.6 $114.12
7/15/20212,230,000 shares $244.43 million +5.2%7.1%6 $109.61













PZZA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papa John's International's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Papa John's International shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of February 28th, investors have sold 1,700,000 shares of PZZA short. Learn More on Papa John's International's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Papa John's International?

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. PZZA shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Papa John's International's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Papa John's International?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Papa John's International: Jane Street Group LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Susquehanna International Group LLP, Capital Fund Management S.A., Group One Trading L.P., Simplex Trading LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Is Papa John's International's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Papa John's International saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 1,700,000 shares, an increase of 14.1% from the previous total of 1,490,000 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 Papa John's International's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "eating places" compare to Papa John's International: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (9.50%), Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (12.23%), Jack in the Box Inc. (8.47%), Brinker International, Inc. (10.26%), Dine Brands Global, Inc. (9.52%), BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (6.37%), Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (6.74%), Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc (9.66%), Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (0.22%), and Portillo's Inc. (13.77%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Suncor Energy Inc. ($3.27 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($2.77 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.25 billion), T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. ($2.23 billion), Paramount Global ($1.92 billion), Etsy, Inc. ($1.75 billion), Voya Financial, Inc. ($1.74 billion), CarMax, Inc. ($1.62 billion), Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. ($1.62 billion), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.39 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Papa John's International stock?

Short selling PZZA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Papa John's International as its price is falling. PZZA shares are trading down $1.71 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 Papa John's International?

A short squeeze for Papa John's International 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 PZZA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Papa John's International'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 PZZA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is February, 28 2023.



This page (NASDAQ:PZZA) was last updated on 3/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff