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AutoZone (AZO) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$2,363.19
+2.58 (+0.11%)
(As of 06/9/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$2,349.10
$2,378.94
50-Day Range
$2,306.65
$2,733.65
52-Week Range
$1,959.58
$2,750.00
Volume
153,066 shs
Average Volume
226,967 shs
Market Capitalization
$43.48 billion
P/E Ratio
18.65
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$2,696.89

AutoZone Short Interest Data

Current Short Volume
296,500 shares
Previous Short Volume
283,400 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+4.62%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$802.49 million
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
2.0
Last Record Date
May 15, 2023
Outstanding Shares
18,400,000 shares
Float Size
18,320,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.62%
Today's Trading Volume
153,066 shares
Average Trading Volume
226,967 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
67%
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AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/2023296,500 shares $802.49 million +4.6%1.6%2 $2,706.53
4/30/2023283,400 shares $754.78 million -4.1%1.6%1.9 $2,663.31
4/15/2023295,500 shares $779.62 million +9.0%1.6%1.9 $2,638.32
3/31/2023271,100 shares $666.40 million -0.3%1.5%1.7 $2,458.15
3/15/2023272,000 shares $657.06 million +3.6%1.5%1.9 $2,415.68
2/28/2023262,500 shares $652.72 million -7.4%1.4%1.7 $2,486.54
2/15/2023283,400 shares $731.25 million -10.3%1.5%1.9 $2,580.27
1/31/2023315,800 shares $770.19 million -7.5%1.7%2.2 $2,438.85
1/15/2023341,300 shares $808.50 million +3.8%1.8%2.3 $2,368.88
12/30/2022328,700 shares $810.63 million -25.5%1.7%2.2 $2,466.18
12/15/2022441,100 shares $1.04 billion +9.8%2.3%2.8 $2,358.50
11/30/2022401,800 shares $1.04 billion +10.6%2.1%2.5 $2,579.00
11/15/2022363,300 shares $881.22 million -9.5%1.9%2.3 $2,425.60
10/31/2022401,300 shares $1.02 billion -11.5%2.1%2.5 $2,532.88
10/15/2022453,300 shares $1.02 billion -2.2%2.3%2.9 $2,255.17
9/30/2022463,700 shares $993.21 million -5.2%2.4%3 $2,141.93
9/15/2022489,100 shares $1.05 billion +6.5%2.5%3.1 $2,144.94
8/31/2022459,300 shares $973.35 million -5.6%2.4%3 $2,119.21
8/15/2022486,600 shares $1.11 billion +6.9%2.5%2.9 $2,285.96
7/31/2022455,300 shares $973.15 million +7.3%2.4%2.5 $2,137.39
7/15/2022424,500 shares $940.28 million -6.8%2.2%2.2 $2,215.03
6/30/2022455,600 shares $979.14 million +10.6%2.4%2.4 $2,149.12
6/15/2022412,000 shares $829.69 million -14.5%2.1%2.1 $2,013.81
5/31/2022481,700 shares $992.13 million +11.3%2.4%2.5 $2,059.65
5/15/2022432,700 shares $865.88 million +2.5%2.2%2.2 $2,001.11
4/30/2022422,100 shares $825.40 million -17.0%2.1%2.2 $1,955.47
4/15/2022508,700 shares $1.10 billion -8.4%2.6%2.7 $2,164.60
3/31/2022555,300 shares $1.14 billion +21.0%2.8%2.9 $2,044.58
3/15/2022458,900 shares $882.90 million -15.7%2.3%2.6 $1,923.94
2/28/2022544,600 shares $1.01 billion +15.4%2.7%3 $1,863.39
2/15/2022472,100 shares $912.99 million -6.5%2.3%2.8 $1,933.90
1/31/2022505,100 shares $1.00 billion +13.8%2.5%3.1 $1,986.35
1/15/2022443,900 shares $902.66 million +13.9%2.2%2.9 $2,033.48
12/31/2021389,900 shares $817.38 million -10.5%1.9%2.5 $2,096.39
12/15/2021435,700 shares $892.57 million -0.6%2.1%2.6 $2,048.59
11/30/2021438,100 shares $796.06 million -0.9%2.1%2.6 $1,817.07
11/15/2021441,900 shares $844.84 million +20.1%2.1%2.6 $1,911.84
10/29/2021368,000 shares $656.82 million +15.1%1.8%2.2 $1,784.84
10/15/2021319,800 shares $555.18 million -9.7%1.5%1.9 $1,736.03
9/30/2021354,300 shares $601.60 million -17.4%1.7%2.2 $1,697.99













AZO Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is AutoZone's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of AutoZone shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, traders have sold 296,500 shares of AZO short. 1.62% of AutoZone's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on AutoZone's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for AutoZone?

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. AZO shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on AutoZone's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting AutoZone?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of AutoZone: Susquehanna International Group LLP, Jane Street Group LLC, Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Two Sigma Securities LLC, HBK Investments L P, Group One Trading L.P., BNP Paribas Arbitrage SNC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, Bank of America Corp DE, Kopernik Global Investors LLC, UBS Group AG, Citigroup Inc., XR Securities LLC, and 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 AutoZone?

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. 1.62% of AutoZone's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is AutoZone's short interest increasing or decreasing?

AutoZone saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 296,500 shares, an increase of 4.6% from the previous total of 283,400 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 AutoZone's float size?

AutoZone currently has issued a total of 18,400,000 shares. Some of AutoZone'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. AutoZone currently has a public float of 18,320,000 shares.

How does AutoZone's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.62% of AutoZone's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "retail/wholesale" compare to AutoZone: O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (1.52%), Yum! Brands, Inc. (1.11%), Ross Stores, Inc. (1.73%), Dollar General Co. (2.48%), JD.com, Inc. (1.47%), The Kroger Co. (2.61%), Fastenal (2.49%), Dollar Tree, Inc. (3.02%), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (2.98%), Coupang, Inc. (1.85%),

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 AutoZone stock?

Short selling AZO is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from AutoZone as its price is falling. AZO shares are trading up $2.58 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 AutoZone?

A short squeeze for AutoZone 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 AZO, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is AutoZone'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 AZO, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2023.



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