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Varex Imaging (VREX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Varex Imaging Short Interest Data

Varex Imaging (VREX) has a short interest of 892,200 shares, representing 2.26% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -1.09% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.7, indicating that it would take 1.7 days of the average trading volume of 494,561 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
892,200 shares
Previous Short Interest
902,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-1.09%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$6.81 million
Short Interest Ratio
1.7 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
41,200,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.26%
Today's Trading Volume
96,291 shares
Average Trading Volume
494,561 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
19%
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VREX Short Interest Over Time

VREX Days to Cover Over Time

VREX Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Varex Imaging Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/2025892,200 shares $6.81 million -1.1%2.3%1.7 $7.63
3/31/2025902,000 shares $10.46 million -6.4%2.3%1.9 $11.60
3/15/2025963,600 shares $12.05 million -0.3%2.4%2.1 $12.50
2/28/2025966,300 shares $12.43 million -17.4%2.5%1.9 $12.86
2/15/20251,170,000 shares $15.53 million +37.2%3.0%2 $13.27
1/31/2025853,000 shares $11.72 million -3.9%N/A1.4 $13.74
1/15/2025887,200 shares $12.02 million -12.2%N/A1.5 $13.55
12/31/20241,010,000 shares $14.74 million -26.8%N/A1.7 $14.59
12/15/20241,380,000 shares $21.31 million -16.9%N/A2.3 $15.44
11/30/20241,660,000 shares $27.69 million +23.0%N/A2.2 $16.68
11/15/20241,350,000 shares $18.50 million -13.5%N/A1.8 $13.70
10/31/20241,560,000 shares $20.48 million -11.9%N/A2.3 $13.13
10/15/20241,770,000 shares $20.12 million +18.0%N/A2.6 $11.37
9/30/20241,500,000 shares $17.88 million -39.3%N/A2.2 $11.92
9/15/20242,470,000 shares $29.20 million -17.4%N/A3.6 $11.82
8/31/20242,990,000 shares $37.32 million +18.2%N/A5.3 $12.48
8/15/20242,530,000 shares $31.83 million -21.2%N/A4.9 $12.58
7/31/20243,210,000 shares $47.48 million -3.3%N/A6.4 $14.79
7/15/20243,320,000 shares $47.97 million -4.3%N/A7 $14.45
6/30/20243,470,000 shares $51.11 million -20.4%N/A7.8 $14.73
6/15/20244,360,000 shares $65.66 million -1.8%N/A10 $15.06
5/31/20244,440,000 shares $68.60 million +0.9%N/A12.4 $15.45
5/15/20244,400,000 shares $68.73 million -3.1%N/A12.9 $15.62
4/30/20244,540,000 shares $73.78 million +0.2%N/A12.2 $16.25
4/15/20244,530,000 shares $78.82 million -1.1%N/A13.6 $17.40
3/31/20244,580,000 shares $82.90 million +4.3%N/A13.7 $18.10
3/15/20244,390,000 shares $76.83 million +3.1%N/A13.3 $17.50
2/29/20244,260,000 shares $73.27 million +4.7%N/A10.5 $17.20
2/15/20244,070,000 shares $70.82 million -4.7%10.7%9.7 $17.40
1/31/20244,270,000 shares $82.28 million +1.0%10.9%10.4 $19.27
1/15/20244,230,000 shares $86.25 million -3.6%13.0%11.1 $20.39
12/31/20234,390,000 shares $90.00 million +7.3%N/A11.7 $20.50
12/15/20234,090,000 shares $87.49 million +10.8%N/A10.9 $21.39
11/30/20233,690,000 shares $69.56 million -11.9%N/A11.2 $18.85
11/15/20234,190,000 shares $80.66 million -0.2%N/A15.4 $19.25
10/31/20234,200,000 shares $75.81 million -1.9%N/A14.9 $18.05
10/15/20234,280,000 shares $79.74 million -1.6%N/A13.4 $18.63
9/30/20234,350,000 shares $81.74 million No ChangeN/A13.6 $18.79
9/15/20234,350,000 shares $82.00 million +13.3%N/A13.5 $18.85
8/31/20233,840,000 shares $75.53 million -1.3%N/A12.1 $19.67
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8/15/20233,890,000 shares $81.03 million +13.7%N/A11.9 $20.83
7/31/20233,420,000 shares $79.65 million -3.9%N/A10.8 $23.29
7/15/20233,560,000 shares $81.92 million +5.0%N/A10.6 $23.01
6/30/20233,390,000 shares $79.90 million +0.9%N/A10.1 $23.57
6/15/20233,360,000 shares $77.21 million +1.2%N/A10.3 $22.98
5/31/20233,320,000 shares $73.17 million -4.6%N/A9.8 $22.04
5/15/20233,480,000 shares $77.67 million +4.2%N/A10.8 $22.32
4/30/20233,340,000 shares $59.25 million +0.9%N/A10.5 $17.74
4/15/20233,310,000 shares $58.85 million +1.9%N/A10.8 $17.78
3/31/20233,250,000 shares $59.12 million -3.9%N/A10.6 $18.19
3/15/20233,380,000 shares $61.14 million -5.3%N/A10.8 $18.09
2/28/20233,570,000 shares $63.15 million -1.9%N/A11.4 $17.69
2/15/20233,640,000 shares $68.50 million +2.8%N/A11.3 $18.82
1/31/20233,540,000 shares $76.07 million +0.6%N/A10.1 $21.49
1/15/20233,520,000 shares $72.86 million -3.8%N/A12.6 $20.70
12/30/20223,660,000 shares $74.30 million -2.9%N/A12.8 $20.30
12/15/20223,770,000 shares $74.23 million +3.9%N/A13.5 $19.69
11/30/20223,630,000 shares $77.10 million -13.2%N/A13.8 $21.24
11/15/20224,180,000 shares $92.21 million -1.9%N/A16.8 $22.06
10/31/20224,260,000 shares $94.19 million +6.8%N/A18.3 $22.11
10/15/20223,990,000 shares $79.60 million -1.0%N/A14.1 $19.95
9/30/20224,030,000 shares $85.19 million +1.0%N/A15.1 $21.14
9/15/20223,990,000 shares $88.02 million -5.9%N/A14.4 $22.06
8/31/20224,240,000 shares $89.42 million -0.9%N/A13.8 $21.09
8/15/20224,280,000 shares $95.49 million -0.5%N/A14 $22.31
7/31/20224,300,000 shares $95.85 million +0.2%N/A13.7 $22.29
7/15/20224,290,000 shares $94.47 million +2.4%N/A14.1 $22.02
6/30/20224,190,000 shares $89.62 million +0.5%N/A13.7 $21.39
6/15/20224,170,000 shares $90.03 million +14.9%N/A12 $21.59
5/31/20223,630,000 shares $83.64 million -12.3%N/A11.1 $23.04
5/15/20224,140,000 shares $90.17 million -10.2%N/A12.1 $21.78
4/30/20224,610,000 shares $91.51 million -0.9%N/A11.7 $19.85
4/15/20224,650,000 shares $96.39 million +11.2%N/A11.6 $20.73
3/31/20224,180,000 shares $88.99 million +18.4%N/A10.5 $21.29
3/15/20223,530,000 shares $82.46 million +3.2%N/A9.3 $23.36
2/28/20223,420,000 shares $80.85 million -4.5%N/A8.7 $23.64
2/15/20223,580,000 shares $84.02 million -10.3%N/A8.5 $23.47
1/31/20223,990,000 shares $104.14 million +5.8%N/A9.3 $26.10
1/15/20223,770,000 shares $109.63 million +1.6%N/A10.3 $29.08
12/31/20213,710,000 shares $117.05 million +1.9%N/A9.9 $31.55
12/15/20213,640,000 shares $102.32 million -0.8%9.3%9.4 $28.11
11/30/20213,670,000 shares $104.78 million -6.1%9.3%10 $28.55
11/15/20213,910,000 shares $100.33 million +12.0%10.0%11.2 $25.66
10/29/20213,490,000 shares $93.71 million -6.7%8.9%11.9 $26.85
10/15/20213,740,000 shares $99.52 million +7.2%9.6%12.7 $26.61
9/30/20213,490,000 shares $98.42 million -0.3%8.9%12.5 $28.20
9/15/20213,500,000 shares $101.82 million +1.7%8.9%12.9 $29.09
8/31/20213,440,000 shares $100.34 million -10.4%8.8%13.8 $29.17
8/13/20213,840,000 shares $105.91 million -0.5%9.8%15.8 $27.58
7/30/20213,860,000 shares $105.38 million -4.7%9.9%16 $27.30
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7/15/20214,050,000 shares $106.84 million +0.8%10.4%16.1 $26.38
6/30/20214,020,000 shares $107.82 million -8.2%10.3%15.2 $26.82
6/15/20214,380,000 shares $119.36 million -0.7%11.2%16.2 $27.25
5/28/20214,410,000 shares $110.65 million No Change11.3%15.9 $25.09
5/14/20214,410,000 shares $104.78 million +17.9%N/A15.3 $23.76
4/30/20213,740,000 shares $88.38 million -9.4%N/A12.2 $23.63
4/15/20214,130,000 shares $92.31 million +14.7%N/A12 $22.35
3/31/20213,600,000 shares $74.88 million -4.3%N/A10.7 $20.80
3/15/20213,760,000 shares $88.06 million -0.3%N/A9.2 $23.42
2/26/20213,770,000 shares $86.75 million +2.2%N/A9.5 $23.01
2/12/20213,690,000 shares $85.79 million +6.3%N/A9 $23.25
1/29/20213,470,000 shares $66.52 million +2.1%N/A8.3 $19.17
1/15/20213,400,000 shares $63.89 million -15.2%N/A9.1 $18.79
12/31/20204,010,000 shares $66.29 million -6.5%N/A10.8 $16.53
12/15/20204,290,000 shares $69.76 million +8.3%N/A11.9 $16.26
11/30/20203,960,000 shares $65.74 million +4.2%N/A11.3 $16.60
10/30/20203,920,000 shares $53.16 million -4.9%N/A8.7 $13.56
10/15/20204,120,000 shares $56.03 million -6.6%N/A8.9 $13.60
9/30/20204,410,000 shares $56.10 million -2.0%N/A8.6 $12.72
9/15/20204,500,000 shares $51.35 million +5.6%N/A8.3 $11.41
8/31/20204,260,000 shares $47.24 million +3.7%N/A7.4 $11.09
8/14/20204,110,000 shares $55.49 million -11.0%N/A5.8 $13.50
7/31/20204,620,000 shares $72.44 million +6.0%N/A6.8 $15.68
7/15/20204,360,000 shares $67.06 million +1.9%N/A6.7 $15.38
6/30/20204,280,000 shares $64.59 million +6.5%N/A7.1 $15.09
6/15/20204,020,000 shares $64.00 million +262.2%N/A7.3 $15.92
5/29/20201,110,000 shares $21.02 million +1.8%N/A2.2 $18.94
5/15/20201,090,000 shares $19.10 million -7.6%N/A3.1 $17.52

VREX Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Varex Imaging's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Varex Imaging shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, investors have sold 892,200 shares of VREX short. 2.26% of Varex Imaging's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Varex Imaging's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Varex Imaging?

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. VREX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Varex Imaging's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Varex Imaging?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Varex Imaging: Group One Trading LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and DLD Asset Management LP. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Varex Imaging?

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. 2.26% of Varex Imaging's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Varex Imaging's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Varex Imaging saw a decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 892,200 shares, a decline of 1.1% from the previous total of 902,000 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 Varex Imaging's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.26% of Varex Imaging's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "electronic equipment" compare to Varex Imaging: Himax Technologies, Inc. (3.92%), Planet Labs PBC (4.29%), Daqo New Energy Corp. (5.16%), JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (13.14%), CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (6.65%), Napco Security Technologies, Inc. (10.35%), Bel Fuse Inc. (1.93%), SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (31.34%), Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (21.63%), Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (2.84%),

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 ($21.71 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.48 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($8.92 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($3.86 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($3.72 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($3.47 billion), AppLovin Co. ($2.64 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($2.46 billion), and The Kroger Co. ($2.33 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Varex Imaging stock?

Short selling VREX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Varex Imaging as its price is falling. VREX shares are trading up $0.30 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 Varex Imaging?

A short squeeze for Varex Imaging 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 VREX, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Varex Imaging'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 VREX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:VREX) was last updated on 5/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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