Hostess Brands (TWNK) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → The system that called 2023’s top 7 stocks is at it again… (From WealthPress) (Ad) Free TWNK Stock Alerts Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSocial Media Hostess Brands Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume6,960,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume6,680,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month+4.19%Dollar Volume Sold Short$230.93 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover2.2Last Record DateOctober 15, 2023Outstanding Shares132,860,000 sharesFloat Size129,670,000 sharesShort Percent of Float5.37%Today's Trading Volume0 sharesAverage Trading Volume1,856,092 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average0% Short Selling Hostess Brands ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Hostess Brands and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatTWNK Short Interest Over TimeTWNK Days to Cover Over TimeTWNK Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Wall Street StarThis Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing HealthcareAI has infiltrated so many sectors, it's sent the demand for AI-friendly GPU computer chips rocketing. Nvidia has gone up more than 3x in the past year. It is now valued well over $2 trillion, making it one of the largest companies in the world.Click here to learn more about the booming eHealth industry Hostess Brands Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 10/15/20236,960,000 shares $230.93 million +4.2%5.4%2.2 $33.18 9/30/20236,680,000 shares $222.51 million +61.0%5.2%2.2 $33.31 9/15/20234,150,000 shares $138.49 million +13.1%3.2%1.6 $33.37 8/31/20233,670,000 shares $104.52 million +0.8%2.8%1.7 $28.48 8/15/20233,640,000 shares $85.47 million -5.2%2.8%3.9 $23.48 7/31/20233,840,000 shares $92.31 million -5.0%3.0%4.3 $24.04 Get the Latest News and Ratings for TWNK and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hostess Brands and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/15/20234,040,000 shares $99.38 million -0.3%3.2%4.8 $24.60 6/30/20234,050,000 shares $102.55 million -3.6%3.2%5 $25.32 6/15/20234,200,000 shares $113.40 million +6.1%3.3%5.2 $27.00 5/31/20233,960,000 shares $98.52 million +10.0%3.1%4.8 $24.88 5/15/20233,600,000 shares $94.18 million -16.3%2.8%4.1 $26.16 4/30/20234,300,000 shares $110.77 million +3.1%3.3%5.1 $25.76 4/15/20234,170,000 shares $102.12 million +4.0%3.2%5 $24.49 3/31/20234,010,000 shares $99.77 million -12.6%3.1%4.5 $24.88 3/15/20234,590,000 shares $114.47 million -4.0%3.5%4.8 $24.94 2/28/20234,780,000 shares $118.07 million -1.7%3.7%4.7 $24.70 2/15/20234,860,000 shares $110.61 million +39.7%3.7%4.7 $22.76 1/31/20233,480,000 shares $80.49 million -7.7%2.7%3.3 $23.13 1/15/20233,770,000 shares $86.45 million -11.3%2.9%3.4 $22.93 12/30/20224,250,000 shares $95.37 million +2.7%3.3%3.7 $22.44 12/15/20224,140,000 shares $97.21 million +16.3%3.2%3.6 $23.48 11/30/20223,560,000 shares $93.98 million -9.0%2.7%3.3 $26.40 11/15/20223,910,000 shares $104.28 million -12.1%3.0%3.7 $26.67 10/31/20224,450,000 shares $117.84 million -9.6%3.4%4.5 $26.48 10/15/20224,920,000 shares $119.61 million -4.3%N/A5 $24.31 9/30/20225,140,000 shares $119.45 million -8.9%N/A5.6 $23.24 9/15/20225,640,000 shares $134.68 million +9.5%N/A6.3 $23.88 8/31/20225,150,000 shares $119.38 million -5.5%N/A5.6 $23.18 8/15/20225,450,000 shares $125.08 million -3.5%N/A5.4 $22.95 7/31/20225,650,000 shares $127.80 million -7.8%N/A4.7 $22.62 7/15/20226,130,000 shares $127.99 million +0.2%N/A4.9 $20.88 6/30/20226,120,000 shares $129.81 million -2.2%N/A4.6 $21.21 6/15/20226,260,000 shares $124.07 million +5.7%N/A4.4 $19.82 5/31/20225,920,000 shares $125.80 million +11.5%N/A4.2 $21.25 5/15/20225,310,000 shares $125.10 million -4.5%N/A3.5 $23.56 4/30/20225,560,000 shares $126.16 million -7.6%N/A3.5 $22.69 4/15/20226,020,000 shares $137.86 million +2.2%N/A2.4 $22.90 3/31/20225,890,000 shares $129.23 million +7.7%N/A2.3 $21.94 3/15/20225,470,000 shares $111.81 million -5.2%N/A2.2 $20.44 2/28/20225,770,000 shares $124.29 million -10.4%N/A2.2 $21.54Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin Reward (Ad)Many have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.Secure Your Spot Now TWNK Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Hostess Brands' current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Hostess Brands shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 15th, investors have sold 6,960,000 shares of TWNK short. 5.37% of Hostess Brands' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Hostess Brands' current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Hostess Brands? 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. TWNK shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Hostess Brands's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Hostess Brands? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Hostess Brands: TIG Advisors LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. What is a good short interest percentage for Hostess Brands? 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. 5.37% of Hostess Brands' floating shares are currently sold short. Is Hostess Brands' short interest increasing or decreasing? Hostess Brands saw a increase in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,960,000 shares, an increase of 4.2% from the previous total of 6,680,000 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 Hostess Brands' float size? Hostess Brands currently has issued a total of 132,860,000 shares. Some of Hostess Brands' 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. Hostess Brands currently has a public float of 129,670,000 shares. How does Hostess Brands' short interest compare to its competitors? 5.37% of Hostess Brands' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "consumer defensive" compare to Hostess Brands: Post Holdings, Inc. (3.43%), Sovos Brands, Inc. (24.25%), Pilgrim's Pride Co. (4.35%), BRC Inc. (14.94%), Lifeway Foods, Inc. (2.39%), LifeVantage Co. (0.62%), Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (0.29%), YanGuFang International Group Co., Ltd. (0.09%), The Kraft Heinz Company (1.85%), The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (9.52%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.82 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.69 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($2.90 billion), TC Energy Co. ($2.74 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.28 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.92 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($1.77 billion), Celsius Holdings, Inc. ($1.72 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($1.66 billion), and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.65 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Hostess Brands stock? Short selling TWNK is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Hostess Brands as its price is falling. 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 Hostess Brands? A short squeeze for Hostess Brands 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 TWNK, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Hostess Brands' 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 TWNK, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 15 2023. 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