Sotera Health (SHC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$11.27
-0.11 (-0.97%)
(As of 04/24/2024 ET)

Sotera Health Short Interest Data

Current Short Volume
10,860,000 shares
Previous Short Volume
11,580,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-6.22%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$130.43 million
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
6.3
Last Record Date
March 31, 2024
Outstanding Shares
283,070,000 shares
Float Size
126,480,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
8.59%
Today's Trading Volume
1,168,141 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,587,125 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
74%
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SHC Short Interest Over Time

SHC Days to Cover Over Time

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Sotera Health Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
3/31/202410,860,000 shares $130.43 million -6.2%8.6%6.3 $12.01
3/15/202411,580,000 shares $168.14 million -3.7%9.2%7.1 $14.52
2/29/202412,030,000 shares $180.57 million +0.1%12.2%9.5 $15.01
2/15/202412,020,000 shares $201.94 million +9.7%12.2%16.4 $16.80
1/31/202410,960,000 shares $161.33 million +12.5%11.1%16 $14.72
1/15/20249,740,000 shares $149.41 million +1.5%9.9%12.4 $15.34
12/31/20239,600,000 shares $161.76 million -7.0%9.8%11.3 $16.85
12/15/202310,320,000 shares $163.26 million +1.9%10.5%11.8 $15.82
11/30/202310,130,000 shares $138.27 million -0.2%10.3%11.4 $13.65
11/15/202310,150,000 shares $139.56 million +0.3%10.3%11.1 $13.75
10/31/202310,120,000 shares $128.12 million +14.6%10.3%11.2 $12.66
10/15/20238,830,000 shares $117.97 million -5.0%9.0%10.4 $13.36
9/30/20239,290,000 shares $139.16 million +5.0%9.5%11.8 $14.98
9/15/20238,850,000 shares $137.62 million +4.2%9.0%10.7 $15.55
8/31/20238,490,000 shares $137.03 million -5.7%8.6%9 $16.14
8/15/20239,000,000 shares $148.41 million +24.7%9.2%9.4 $16.49
7/31/20237,220,000 shares $137.04 million -4.6%7.3%7.1 $18.98
7/15/20237,570,000 shares $141.94 million +1.1%7.7%7.3 $18.75
6/30/20237,490,000 shares $141.11 million +23.4%7.6%7.1 $18.84
6/15/20236,070,000 shares $91.29 million +8.6%6.2%5.8 $15.04
5/31/20235,590,000 shares $78.76 million +5.7%5.7%5.9 $14.09
5/15/20235,290,000 shares $80.78 million +16.8%5.4%4.9 $15.27

SHC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sotera Health's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Sotera Health shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of March 31st, investors have sold 10,860,000 shares of SHC short. 8.59% of Sotera Health's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Sotera Health's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Sotera Health?

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. SHC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on Sotera Health's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Sotera Health?

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

What is a good short interest percentage for Sotera Health?

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. 8.59% of Sotera Health's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Sotera Health's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Sotera Health saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 10,860,000 shares, a drop of 6.2% from the previous total of 11,580,000 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 Sotera Health's float size?

Sotera Health currently has issued a total of 283,070,000 shares. Some of Sotera Health'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. Sotera Health currently has a public float of 126,480,000 shares.

How does Sotera Health's short interest compare to its competitors?

8.59% of Sotera Health's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "medical" compare to Sotera Health: Progyny, Inc. (7.87%), agilon health, inc. (15.54%), Qiagen (1.62%), Fresenius Medical Care AG (0.19%), DaVita Inc. (4.80%), Bausch Health Companies Inc. (6.31%), Enovis Co. (8.74%), Apogee Therapeutics, Inc. (13.11%), Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. (11.00%), SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (14.45%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: TC Energy Co. ($4.49 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.94 billion), General Motors ($3.34 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.32 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.21 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.13 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.08 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.28 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.24 billion), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.14 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Sotera Health stock?

Short selling SHC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Sotera Health as its price is falling. SHC shares are trading down $0.11 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 Sotera Health?

A short squeeze for Sotera Health 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 SHC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Sotera Health'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 SHC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is March, 31 2024.



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This page (NASDAQ:SHC) was last updated on 4/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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