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Texas Instruments (TXN) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Texas Instruments Short Interest Data

Texas Instruments (TXN) has a short interest of 22.72 million shares, representing 2.51% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 11.87% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.7, indicating that it would take 2.7 days of the average trading volume of 6.35 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
22,720,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
20,310,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+11.87%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$4.27 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
908,472,000 shares
Float Size
906,950,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.51%
Today's Trading Volume
6,245,637 shares
Average Trading Volume
6,353,722 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
98%
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Texas Instruments Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/202522,720,000 shares $4.27 billion +11.9%2.5%2.7 $187.83
4/30/202520,310,000 shares $3.25 billion +17.7%2.2%2.6 $160.05
4/15/202517,250,000 shares $2.61 billion +3.6%1.9%2.1 $151.18
3/31/202516,650,000 shares $2.99 billion -5.8%1.8%2.3 $179.70
3/15/202517,680,000 shares $3.12 billion -1.0%2.0%2.8 $176.42
2/28/202517,850,000 shares $3.50 billion +8.4%2.0%2.8 $196.02
2/15/202516,460,000 shares $3.01 billion -6.1%1.8%2.7 $183.03
1/31/202517,520,000 shares $3.23 billion -6.5%1.9%2.9 $184.61
1/15/202518,730,000 shares $3.70 billion -7.6%2.1%3 $197.51
12/31/202420,280,000 shares $3.80 billion +8.7%2.2%3.7 $187.51
12/15/202418,660,000 shares $3.58 billion -0.2%2.1%3.3 $191.59
11/30/202418,690,000 shares $3.76 billion -14.2%2.1%3.4 $201.03
11/15/202421,770,000 shares $4.38 billion -3.1%2.4%3.9 $201.12
10/31/202422,460,000 shares $4.56 billion +18.9%2.5%4.2 $203.16
10/15/202418,890,000 shares $3.77 billion -2.0%2.1%3.4 $199.84
9/30/202419,270,000 shares $3.98 billion +0.8%2.1%3.5 $206.57
9/15/202419,120,000 shares $3.82 billion -10.5%2.1%3.5 $199.93
8/31/202421,360,000 shares $4.58 billion +14.5%2.3%4 $214.34
8/15/202418,660,000 shares $3.77 billion -8.2%2.1%3.4 $201.93
7/31/202420,320,000 shares $4.14 billion +3.1%2.2%3.8 $203.81
7/15/202419,710,000 shares $3.98 billion +0.2%2.2%3.6 $201.76
6/30/202419,670,000 shares $3.83 billion -5.2%2.2%3.7 $194.53
6/15/202420,742,000 shares $4.02 billion +5.5%2.3%3.9 $193.90
5/31/202419,670,000 shares $3.84 billion -6.2%2.2%3.5 $195.01
5/15/202420,970,000 shares $4.10 billion +12.8%2.3%3.8 $195.53
4/30/202418,590,000 shares $3.28 billion +4.7%2.0%3.5 $176.42
4/15/202417,760,000 shares $2.95 billion -5.2%2.0%3.2 $166.35
3/31/202418,740,000 shares $3.26 billion +4.9%2.1%3.4 $174.21
3/15/202417,870,000 shares $3.08 billion +19.1%2.0%3.2 $172.52
2/29/202415,010,000 shares $2.51 billion +2.0%1.7%2.7 $167.33
2/15/202414,720,000 shares $2.37 billion -2.5%1.6%2.7 $160.71
1/31/202415,090,000 shares $2.42 billion -2.4%1.7%2.6 $160.12
1/15/202415,460,000 shares $2.55 billion +1.1%1.7%2.6 $164.87
12/31/202315,290,000 shares $2.61 billion -3.0%N/A0 $170.46
12/15/202315,760,000 shares $2.66 billion -1.2%1.7%2.9 $168.64
11/30/202315,950,000 shares $2.44 billion -8.5%1.8%3.1 $152.71
11/15/202317,430,000 shares $2.65 billion +6.2%1.9%3.5 $151.87
10/31/202316,420,000 shares $2.33 billion -0.5%1.8%3.4 $142.01
10/15/202316,500,000 shares $2.52 billion +1.7%1.8%3.5 $152.75
9/30/202316,230,000 shares $2.58 billion -4.1%1.8%3.4 $159.01
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9/15/202316,930,000 shares $2.75 billion -0.1%1.9%3.5 $162.62
8/31/202316,950,000 shares $2.85 billion +8.2%1.9%3.4 $168.06
8/15/202315,660,000 shares $2.63 billion -15.2%1.7%3 $168.16
7/31/202318,460,000 shares $3.32 billion +16.5%2.0%3.5 $180.00
7/15/202315,850,000 shares $2.87 billion +9.2%1.8%3 $180.85
6/30/202314,510,000 shares $2.61 billion -14.0%1.6%3 $180.02
6/15/202316,870,000 shares $3.00 billion -8.7%1.9%3.4 $178.09
5/31/202318,480,000 shares $3.21 billion +12.1%2.0%3.7 $173.88
5/15/202316,480,000 shares $2.72 billion -12.6%1.8%3.4 $165.26
4/30/202318,860,000 shares $3.15 billion -1.9%2.1%3.9 $167.20
4/15/202319,220,000 shares $3.44 billion -2.0%2.1%3.8 $178.98
3/31/202319,620,000 shares $3.65 billion +11.9%2.2%3.8 $186.01
3/15/202317,540,000 shares $3.06 billion +8.5%1.9%3.4 $174.39
2/28/202316,160,000 shares $2.77 billion -11.0%1.8%3.1 $171.45
2/15/202318,150,000 shares $3.24 billion +4.1%2.0%3.5 $178.50
1/31/202317,430,000 shares $3.09 billion -10.7%1.9%3.2 $177.21
1/15/202319,520,000 shares $3.49 billion -4.7%2.2%3.5 $179.01
12/30/202220,480,000 shares $3.38 billion -2.7%2.3%3.6 $165.22
12/15/202221,050,000 shares $3.58 billion -2.6%2.3%3.6 $170.01
11/30/202221,610,000 shares $3.90 billion +10.6%2.4%3.6 $180.46
11/15/202219,540,000 shares $3.47 billion -5.7%2.2%3.2 $177.57
10/31/202220,710,000 shares $3.33 billion +14.0%2.3%3.5 $160.63
10/15/202218,170,000 shares $2.70 billion +5.3%2.0%3.2 $148.34
9/30/202217,260,000 shares $2.67 billion +4.3%1.9%3.1 $154.78
9/15/202216,550,000 shares $2.69 billion +2.5%1.8%3 $162.67
8/31/202216,140,000 shares $2.67 billion +3.0%1.8%3 $165.21
8/15/202215,670,000 shares $2.91 billion -4.6%1.7%2.9 $185.40
7/31/202216,430,000 shares $2.94 billion -1.3%1.8%2.9 $178.89
7/15/202216,650,000 shares $2.67 billion -1.4%1.8%2.7 $160.54
6/30/202216,880,000 shares $2.59 billion +7.0%N/A2.8 $153.65
6/15/202215,780,000 shares $2.46 billion +15.3%N/A2.7 $155.92
5/31/202213,690,000 shares $2.42 billion +4.6%1.5%2.4 $176.76
5/15/202213,090,000 shares $2.22 billion -8.3%1.4%2.2 $169.74
4/30/202214,270,000 shares $2.43 billion -1.0%1.6%2.3 $170.25
4/15/202214,420,000 shares $2.50 billion -5.6%1.6%2.3 $173.66
3/31/202215,270,000 shares $2.80 billion +6.0%1.7%2.4 $183.48
3/15/202214,410,000 shares $2.48 billion -9.1%1.6%2.3 $172.32
2/28/202215,850,000 shares $2.69 billion -1.1%1.7%2.6 $169.99
2/15/202216,030,000 shares $2.66 billion +8.8%1.7%2.6 $166.17
1/31/202214,730,000 shares $2.64 billion -21.9%1.6%2.6 $179.49
1/15/202218,860,000 shares $3.53 billion +1.8%2.1%3.6 $187.01
12/31/202118,530,000 shares $3.49 billion -3.9%2.0%4.1 $188.47
12/15/202119,290,000 shares $3.73 billion +14.1%2.1%4.4 $193.44
11/30/202116,910,000 shares $3.25 billion +15.5%1.8%4.1 $192.37
11/15/202114,640,000 shares $2.77 billion -2.6%1.6%3.9 $189.23
10/29/202115,030,000 shares $2.82 billion +2.4%1.6%4.2 $187.48
10/15/202114,680,000 shares $2.85 billion +2.2%1.6%4.4 $194.45
9/30/202114,360,000 shares $2.76 billion +5.4%1.6%4.1 $192.21
9/15/202113,630,000 shares $2.69 billion +0.5%1.5%3.9 $197.50
8/31/202113,560,000 shares $2.59 billion -3.3%1.5%3.9 $190.91
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8/13/202114,020,000 shares $2.65 billion +1.6%1.5%3.8 $188.70
7/30/202113,800,000 shares $2.63 billion -4.4%1.5%3.5 $190.62
7/15/202114,440,000 shares $2.72 billion +6.2%1.6%3.4 $188.26
6/30/202113,600,000 shares $2.62 billion +5.0%1.5%3.3 $192.30
6/15/202112,950,000 shares $2.44 billion +17.8%1.4%3 $188.61
5/28/202110,990,000 shares $2.09 billion -9.5%1.2%2.5 $189.82
5/14/202112,140,000 shares $2.17 billion -6.3%1.3%2.5 $178.99
4/30/202112,960,000 shares $2.41 billion -1.1%1.4%2.7 $185.82
4/15/202113,110,000 shares $2.50 billion -8.3%1.4%2.7 $190.33
3/31/202114,290,000 shares $2.66 billion -1.7%1.6%3 $185.94
3/15/202114,530,000 shares $2.52 billion +0.8%1.6%3.1 $173.57
2/26/202114,420,000 shares $2.46 billion +8.1%1.6%3.1 $170.53
2/12/202113,340,000 shares $2.39 billion +10.7%1.5%3.1 $179.22
1/29/202112,050,000 shares $2.04 billion -2.0%1.3%2.9 $169.23
1/15/202112,300,000 shares $2.11 billion -7.7%1.3%2.9 $171.71
12/31/202013,330,000 shares $2.17 billion -0.6%1.5%3.2 $162.70
12/15/202013,410,000 shares $2.15 billion +8.7%1.5%3.3 $160.12
11/30/202012,340,000 shares $1.96 billion +1.5%1.4%3 $158.99
11/15/202012,160,000 shares $1.90 billion -6.1%1.3%3 $156.65
10/30/202012,950,000 shares $1.89 billion -2.3%1.4%3.2 $146.19
10/15/202013,260,000 shares $2.03 billion -1.3%1.5%3.3 $152.77
9/30/202013,440,000 shares $1.92 billion -8.5%1.5%3.2 $142.79
9/15/202014,680,000 shares $2.06 billion -7.9%1.6%3.3 $140.64
8/31/202015,930,000 shares $2.26 billion -5.1%1.7%3.5 $142.15
8/14/202016,790,000 shares $2.31 billion -9.2%1.8%3.6 $137.35
7/31/202018,480,000 shares $2.36 billion +19.6%2.0%3.8 $127.55
7/15/202015,450,000 shares $2.04 billion -7.5%1.7%3.1 $132.15
6/30/202016,710,000 shares $2.12 billion -14.3%1.8%3.2 $126.97
6/15/202019,500,000 shares $2.42 billion +5.6%2.1%3.3 $124.23

TXN Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Texas Instruments' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Texas Instruments shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, traders have sold 22,720,000 shares of TXN short. 2.51% of Texas Instruments' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Texas Instruments' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Texas Instruments?

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. TXN shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Texas Instruments's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Texas Instruments?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Texas Instruments: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Millennium Management LLC, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, MAI Capital Management, Nomura Holdings Inc., Twin Tree Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, WS Management Lllp, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, ADAPT Investment Managers SA, Capital Fund Management S.A., Garda Capital Partners LP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, Maven Securities LTD, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Citigroup Inc., XY Capital Ltd, Bank of Nova Scotia, Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Readystate Asset Management LP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Mariner Investment Group LLC, Caas Capital Management LP, Mission Wealth Management LP, and CenterStar Asset Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Texas Instruments?

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. 2.51% of Texas Instruments' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Texas Instruments' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Texas Instruments saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 22,720,000 shares, an increase of 11.9% from the previous total of 20,310,000 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 Texas Instruments' float size?

Texas Instruments currently has issued a total of 908,472,000 shares. Some of Texas Instruments' 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. Texas Instruments currently has a public float of 906,950,000 shares.

How does Texas Instruments' short interest compare to its competitors?

2.51% of Texas Instruments' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Texas Instruments: Micron Technology, Inc. (3.09%), Analog Devices, Inc. (1.74%), Intel Co. (2.84%), Marvell Technology, Inc. (3.02%), Microchip Technology Incorporated (5.80%), Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (5.22%), First Solar, Inc. (11.67%), Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (11.16%), Altair Engineering Inc. (8.49%), MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. (3.39%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Texas Instruments stock?

Short selling TXN is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Texas Instruments as its price is falling. TXN shares are trading up $3.08 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 Texas Instruments?

A short squeeze for Texas Instruments 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 TXN, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Texas Instruments' 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 TXN, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.



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