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NASDAQ:SFNC

Simmons First National (SFNC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$16.71
+0.44 (+2.70%)
(As of 06/1/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$16.13
$17.00
50-Day Range
$14.95
$17.93
52-Week Range
$14.68
$25.78
Volume
440,858 shs
Average Volume
555,476 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.13 billion
P/E Ratio
9.03
Dividend Yield
4.79%
Price Target
$25.17

Simmons First National Short Interest Data

Current Short Volume
3,660,000 shares
Previous Short Volume
3,470,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+5.48%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$57.10 million
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
5.4
Last Record Date
May 15, 2023
Outstanding Shares
127,330,000 shares
Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.87%
Today's Trading Volume
440,858 shares
Average Trading Volume
555,476 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
79%
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SFNC Short Interest Over Time

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Simmons First National (NASDAQ:SFNC) Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/20233,660,000 shares $57.10 million +5.5%N/A5.4 $15.60
4/30/20233,470,000 shares $57.98 million +3.3%N/A5.4 $16.71
4/15/20233,360,000 shares $55.71 million -4.8%N/A5.5 $16.58
3/31/20233,530,000 shares $61.74 million -11.3%N/A6 $17.49
3/15/20233,980,000 shares $74.55 million +13.7%N/A6.8 $18.73
2/28/20233,500,000 shares $77.81 million +4.8%N/A6.8 $22.23
2/15/20233,340,000 shares $77.55 million +12.1%N/A6.5 $23.22
1/31/20232,980,000 shares $66.48 million +4.2%N/A5.8 $22.31
1/15/20232,860,000 shares $65.41 million -6.2%N/A5.4 $22.87
12/30/20223,050,000 shares $65.82 million -12.6%N/A5.7 $21.58
12/15/20223,490,000 shares $68.86 million +29.3%N/A6.4 $19.73
11/30/20222,700,000 shares $62.67 million +6.7%N/A5.3 $23.21
11/15/20222,530,000 shares $61.25 million -10.3%N/A5 $24.21
10/31/20222,820,000 shares $67.31 million -12.7%N/A5.4 $23.87
10/15/20223,230,000 shares $77.13 million -1.2%N/A6 $23.88
9/30/20223,270,000 shares $71.25 million -9.2%N/A5.9 $21.79
9/15/20223,600,000 shares $84.49 million -0.8%N/A5.8 $23.47
8/31/20223,630,000 shares $85.63 million +9.7%N/A5.5 $23.59
8/15/20223,310,000 shares $83.68 million -0.6%N/A5 $25.28
7/31/20223,330,000 shares $79.09 million -1.2%N/A4.6 $23.75
7/15/20223,370,000 shares $70.40 million -5.3%N/A4.4 $20.89
6/30/20223,560,000 shares $75.69 million -1.7%N/A3.9 $21.26
6/15/20223,620,000 shares $80.47 million +7.4%4.0%4 $22.23
5/31/20223,370,000 shares $86.64 million +8.4%N/A3.9 $25.71
5/15/20223,110,000 shares $75.92 million No ChangeN/A3.5 $24.41
4/30/20223,110,000 shares $74.24 million -9.1%N/A3.7 $23.87
4/15/20223,420,000 shares $85.09 million -6.3%N/A4.3 $24.88
3/31/20223,650,000 shares $95.70 million -7.4%N/A5 $26.22
3/15/20223,940,000 shares $110.87 million +5.6%N/A6.9 $28.14
2/28/20223,730,000 shares $106.38 million -7.0%N/A5.7 $28.52
2/15/20224,010,000 shares $117.25 million +1.5%N/A6.2 $29.24
1/31/20223,950,000 shares $112.97 million -10.0%N/A6.1 $28.60
1/15/20224,390,000 shares $140.08 million +6.8%N/A7.1 $31.91
12/31/20214,110,000 shares $121.57 million +13.5%N/A0 $29.58
12/15/20213,620,000 shares $106.65 million +24.0%3.4%6.4 $29.46
11/30/20212,920,000 shares $85.00 million -2.0%2.7%6.1 $29.11
11/15/20212,980,000 shares $96.16 million -9.7%2.8%7 $32.27
10/29/20213,300,000 shares $98.64 million -4.9%3.1%8.6 $29.89
10/15/20213,470,000 shares $105.59 million -3.1%3.3%9.3 $30.43
9/30/20213,580,000 shares $105.82 million -3.2%3.4%9.7 $29.56













SFNC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Simmons First National's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Simmons First National shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, investors have sold 3,660,000 shares of SFNC short. Learn More on Simmons First National's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Simmons First National?

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. SFNC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 5.0. Learn More on Simmons First National's short interest ratio.

Is Simmons First National's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Simmons First National saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,660,000 shares, an increase of 5.5% from the previous total of 3,470,000 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 Simmons First National's short interest compare to its competitors?

Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "finance" compare to Simmons First National: Fulton Financial Co. (4.32%), First Financial Bancorp. (2.34%), The Bancorp, Inc. (4.76%), First Merchants Co. (1.19%), Community Bank System, Inc. (5.02%), NBT Bancorp Inc. (2.80%), WesBanco, Inc. (3.24%), UMB Financial Co. (4.48%), BancFirst Co. (3.03%), City Holding (7.07%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Enbridge Inc. ($4.29 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($4.17 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.07 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($2.81 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.37 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.27 billion), T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. ($1.98 billion), Verisk Analytics, Inc. ($1.94 billion), Extra Space Storage Inc. ($1.88 billion), and Xylem Inc. ($1.61 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Simmons First National stock?

Short selling SFNC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Simmons First National as its price is falling. SFNC shares are trading up $0.44 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 Simmons First National?

A short squeeze for Simmons First National occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of SFNC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Simmons First National'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 SFNC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2023.



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