Chevron (CVX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$136.66 +1.37 (+1.01%)

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$136.58 -0.08 (-0.06%)

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Chevron Short Interest Data

Chevron (CVX) has a short interest of 60.58 million shares, representing 3.46% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -2.02% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 6.5, indicating that it would take 6.5 days of the average trading volume of 8.07 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest: 60,580,000 shares
Previous Short Interest: 61,830,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month: -2.02%
Dollar Volume Sold Short: $8.24 billion
Short Interest Ratio: 6.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date: April 30, 2025

Outstanding Shares: 1,746,394,000 shares
Float Size: 1,750,000,000 shares
Short Percent of Float: 3.46%
Today's Trading Volume: 7,021,493 shares
Average Trading Volume: 8,067,265 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average: 87%

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Report Date	Total Shares Sold Short	Dollar Volume Sold Short	Change from Previous Report	Percentage of Float Shorted	Days to Cover	Price on Report Date
4/30/2025	60,580,000 shares	$8.24 billion	-2.0%	3.5%	6.5	$136.08
4/15/2025	61,830,000 shares	$8.32 billion	-2.4%	3.5%	6.8	$134.55
3/31/2025	63,330,000 shares	$10.61 billion	+0.1%	3.6%	7.2	$167.52
3/15/2025	63,240,000 shares	$9.93 billion	+0.6%	3.6%	7.5	$157.10
2/28/2025	62,850,000 shares	$9.97 billion	-1.4%	3.6%	7.7	$158.59
2/15/2025	63,750,000 shares	$9.90 billion	+7.9%	3.6%	8	$155.32
1/31/2025	59,070,000 shares	$8.81 billion	-4.4%	3.3%	7.2	$149.21
1/15/2025	61,760,000 shares	$9.77 billion	+1.5%	3.4%	7.6	$158.25
12/31/2024	60,880,000 shares	$8.82 billion	-4.6%	3.4%	7.9	$144.84
12/15/2024	63,830,000 shares	$9.82 billion	+0.0%	3.6%	8.1	$153.87
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11/30/2024	63,810,000 shares	$10.33 billion	+0.8%	3.6%	8.7	$161.93
11/15/2024	63,310,000 shares	$10.22 billion	+7.6%	3.5%	8.7	$161.42
10/31/2024	58,860,000 shares	$8.76 billion	+10.0%	3.3%	8.3	$148.80
10/15/2024	53,510,000 shares	$7.91 billion	-0.7%	2.9%	7.4	$147.73
9/30/2024	53,860,000 shares	$7.93 billion	-5.7%	2.9%	7.2	$147.27
9/15/2024	57,130,000 shares	$8.03 billion	+9.6%	3.1%	7.8	$140.61
8/31/2024	52,130,000 shares	$7.71 billion	+3.0%	2.9%	7.1	$147.95
8/15/2024	50,610,000 shares	$7.43 billion	+0.9%	2.8%	7	$146.82
7/31/2024	50,140,000 shares	$8.05 billion	+1.9%	2.7%	7	$160.52
7/15/2024	49,190,000 shares	$7.77 billion	-1.2%	2.7%	6.9	$158.04
6/30/2024	49,760,000 shares	$7.78 billion	-5.3%	2.7%	6.9	$156.42
6/15/2024	52,550,000 shares	$8.02 billion	+0.8%	2.9%	7.2	$152.57
5/31/2024	52,140,000 shares	$8.47 billion	+2.1%	2.8%	7	$162.41
5/15/2024	51,080,000 shares	$8.33 billion	-4.0%	2.8%	6.6	$163.05
4/30/2024	53,210,000 shares	$8.58 billion	+2.0%	2.9%	6.6	$161.27
4/15/2024	52,150,000 shares	$8.22 billion	+5.0%	2.8%	6.3	$157.59
3/31/2024	49,670,000 shares	$7.83 billion	-4.1%	2.7%	5.7	$157.74
3/15/2024	51,810,000 shares	$8.06 billion	+0.1%	2.8%	6	$155.59
2/29/2024	51,740,000 shares	$7.86 billion	-2.5%	2.8%	5.5	$151.97
2/15/2024	53,050,000 shares	$8.20 billion	+8.5%	2.8%	5.5	$154.51
1/31/2024	48,880,000 shares	$7.20 billion	+11.7%	2.6%	4.8	$147.40
1/15/2024	43,750,000 shares	$6.44 billion	+9.0%	2.3%	4	$147.27
12/31/2023	40,140,000 shares	$5.99 billion	+8.6%	2.1%	3.7	$149.16
12/15/2023	36,980,000 shares	$5.52 billion	+41.2%	2.0%	3.5	$149.33
11/30/2023	26,190,000 shares	$3.76 billion	+2.9%	1.4%	2.6	$143.52
11/15/2023	25,460,000 shares	$3.71 billion	+7.3%	1.4%	2.8	$145.56
10/31/2023	23,720,000 shares	$3.46 billion	+51.6%	1.3%	2.7	$145.73
10/15/2023	15,650,000 shares	$2.57 billion	-1.3%	0.8%	2	$164.06
9/30/2023	15,850,000 shares	$2.67 billion	-8.2%	0.8%	2.1	$168.62
9/15/2023	17,260,000 shares	$2.87 billion	+11.8%	0.9%	2.4	$166.50
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8/31/2023	15,440,000 shares	$2.49 billion	+10.1%	0.8%	2.1	$161.10
8/15/2023	14,020,000 shares	$2.23 billion	-28.7%	0.7%	1.8	$159.29
7/31/2023	19,650,000 shares	$3.22 billion	-0.5%	1.0%	2.5	$163.66
7/15/2023	19,740,000 shares	$3.03 billion	+4.3%	1.1%	2.6	$153.58
6/30/2023	18,920,000 shares	$2.98 billion	+0.5%	1.0%	2.5	$157.35
6/15/2023	18,830,000 shares	$2.98 billion	+12.9%	1.0%	2.4	$158.32
5/31/2023	16,680,000 shares	$2.51 billion	+8.4%	0.9%	2.1	$150.62
5/15/2023	15,390,000 shares	$2.42 billion	+8.3%	0.8%	2	$157.20
4/30/2023	14,210,000 shares	$2.40 billion	-12.5%	0.8%	1.8	$168.58
4/15/2023	16,240,000 shares	$2.80 billion	+16.1%	0.9%	1.9	$172.44
3/31/2023	13,990,000 shares	$2.28 billion	-9.6%	0.7%	1.6	$163.16
3/15/2023	15,470,000 shares	$2.38 billion	+11.1%	0.8%	1.8	$153.80
2/28/2023	13,930,000 shares	$2.24 billion	+9.8%	0.7%	1.7	$160.77
2/15/2023	12,690,000 shares	$2.14 billion	-11.3%	0.7%	1.5	$169.01
1/31/2023	14,300,000 shares	$2.49 billion	-6.8%	N/A	1.7	$174.02
1/15/2023	15,340,000 shares	$2.72 billion	-5.0%	N/A	2	$177.56
12/30/2022	16,140,000 shares	$2.90 billion	-12.9%	N/A	2.1	$179.49
12/15/2022	18,540,000 shares	$3.17 billion	-12.3%	N/A	2.2	$171.04
11/30/2022	21,150,000 shares	$3.88 billion	+12.1%	N/A	2.4	$183.31
11/15/2022	18,870,000 shares	$3.55 billion	-9.0%	N/A	2.1	$188.05
10/31/2022	20,730,000 shares	$3.75 billion	+17.7%	N/A	2.3	$180.90
10/15/2022	17,620,000 shares	$2.82 billion	-10.1%	N/A	2	$160.14
9/30/2022	19,590,000 shares	$2.81 billion	-16.2%	N/A	2.2	$143.67
9/15/2022	23,370,000 shares	$3.75 billion	-1.5%	N/A	2.5	$160.62
8/31/2022	23,720,000 shares	$3.75 billion	+15.8%	N/A	2.5	$158.06
8/15/2022	20,490,000 shares	$3.21 billion	+9.0%	N/A	2.1	$156.81
7/31/2022	18,800,000 shares	$3.08 billion	-5.5%	N/A	1.8	$163.78
7/15/2022	19,900,000 shares	$2.74 billion	+10.9%	N/A	1.8	$137.65
6/30/2022	17,950,000 shares	$2.60 billion	-6.6%	0.9%	1.6	$144.78
6/15/2022	19,220,000 shares	$3.16 billion	-17.8%	1.0%	1.7	$164.26
5/31/2022	23,390,000 shares	$4.09 billion	+11.0%	N/A	1.8	$174.66
5/15/2022	21,080,000 shares	$3.54 billion	-5.9%	N/A	1.3	$167.87
4/30/2022	22,390,000 shares	$3.51 billion	-4.5%	N/A	1.4	$156.67
4/15/2022	23,450,000 shares	$4.02 billion	+5.3%	N/A	1.4	$171.59
3/31/2022	22,270,000 shares	$3.63 billion	-30.5%	N/A	1.3	$162.83
3/15/2022	32,020,000 shares	$5.07 billion	+50.3%	N/A	1.9	$158.28
2/28/2022	21,300,000 shares	$3.07 billion	-10.1%	N/A	1.4	$144.00
2/15/2022	23,700,000 shares	$3.18 billion	+2.1%	N/A	1.8	$134.26
1/31/2022	23,220,000 shares	$3.05 billion	+2.6%	N/A	1.9	$131.33
1/15/2022	22,630,000 shares	$2.92 billion	+12.6%	N/A	2.1	$128.96
12/31/2021	20,090,000 shares	$2.36 billion	+5.1%	N/A	1.9	$117.35
12/15/2021	19,120,000 shares	$2.21 billion	-0.5%	N/A	1.8	$115.56
11/30/2021	19,210,000 shares	$2.17 billion	+8.4%	N/A	1.8	$112.87
11/15/2021	17,730,000 shares	$2.07 billion	-10.7%	N/A	1.7	$116.82
10/29/2021	19,850,000 shares	$2.27 billion	-0.4%	N/A	1.9	$114.49
10/15/2021	19,920,000 shares	$2.18 billion	+6.1%	N/A	1.9	$109.61
9/30/2021	18,780,000 shares	$1.91 billion	+7.0%	N/A	1.8	$101.45
9/15/2021	17,550,000 shares	$1.72 billion	+10.7%	N/A	1.8	$98.24
8/31/2021	15,860,000 shares	$1.53 billion	+3.9%	N/A	1.6	$96.77
8/13/2021	15,260,000 shares	$1.56 billion	-1.6%	N/A	1.6	$101.96
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7/30/2021	15,500,000 shares	$1.58 billion	+1.3%	N/A	1.6	$101.81
7/15/2021	15,300,000 shares	$1.55 billion	+6.7%	N/A	1.5	$101.30
6/30/2021	14,340,000 shares	$1.50 billion	-9.9%	N/A	1.5	$104.74
6/15/2021	15,920,000 shares	$1.76 billion	+5.3%	N/A	1.7	$110.30
5/28/2021	15,120,000 shares	$1.57 billion	-8.2%	N/A	1.6	$103.79
5/14/2021	16,470,000 shares	$1.76 billion	-6.4%	N/A	1.5	$106.68
4/30/2021	17,590,000 shares	$1.88 billion	+25.0%	N/A	1.6	$106.90
4/15/2021	14,070,000 shares	$1.47 billion	-10.9%	N/A	1.3	$104.27
3/31/2021	15,790,000 shares	$1.67 billion	-30.9%	N/A	1.4	$105.93
3/15/2021	22,850,000 shares	$2.55 billion	+25.8%	N/A	2	$111.56
2/26/2021	18,170,000 shares	$1.86 billion	+22.9%	N/A	1.6	$102.35
2/12/2021	14,780,000 shares	$1.36 billion	+0.3%	N/A	1.4	$92.02
1/29/2021	14,740,000 shares	$1.31 billion	-8.2%	N/A	1.4	$89.02
1/15/2021	16,050,000 shares	$1.53 billion	+14.3%	N/A	1.4	$95.49
12/31/2020	14,040,000 shares	$1.20 billion	-19.3%	N/A	1.3	$85.33
12/15/2020	17,400,000 shares	$1.56 billion	+5.2%	N/A	1.5	$89.44
11/30/2020	16,540,000 shares	$1.51 billion	+11.7%	N/A	1.4	$91.31
11/15/2020	14,810,000 shares	$1.23 billion	+3.1%	N/A	1.3	$83.03
10/30/2020	14,360,000 shares	$987.97 million	-12.3%	N/A	1.3	$68.80
10/15/2020	16,370,000 shares	$1.19 billion	-15.9%	N/A	1.6	$72.95
9/30/2020	19,470,000 shares	$1.40 billion	-6.5%	N/A	1.9	$72.00
9/15/2020	20,830,000 shares	$1.59 billion	+10.5%	1.1%	2.2	$76.35
8/31/2020	18,860,000 shares	$1.58 billion	+9.1%	1.0%	2.1	$83.93
8/14/2020	17,280,000 shares	$1.56 billion	-3.2%	0.9%	2	$90.35
7/31/2020	17,850,000 shares	$1.50 billion	+49.4%	1.0%	2	$83.94
7/15/2020	11,950,000 shares	$1.06 billion	-4.4%	0.6%	1.3	$88.35
6/30/2020	12,500,000 shares	$1.12 billion	-23.8%	0.7%	1.2	$89.23
6/15/2020	16,410,000 shares	$1.50 billion	-7.4%	0.9%	1.3	$91.23
5/29/2020	17,720,000 shares	$1.62 billion	-16.9%	1.0%	1.2	$91.70

CVX Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chevron's current short interest?: Short interest is the volume of Chevron shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 30th, investors have sold 60,580,000 shares of CVX short. 3.46% of Chevron's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Chevron's current short interest.
What is a good short interest ratio for Chevron?: 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. CVX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on Chevron's short interest ratio.
Which institutional investors are shorting Chevron?: As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Chevron: CTC LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Pentwater Capital Management LP, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., Twin Tree Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, 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, Cresset Asset Management LLC, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., Simplex Trading LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Citigroup Inc., XY Capital Ltd, Bank of Nova Scotia, Gladius Capital Management LP, Readystate Asset Management LP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Portman Square Capital LLP, Caas Capital Management LP, Brown Financial Advisory, Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A., SG Americas Securities LLC, CenterStar Asset Management LLC, NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC, and Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
What is a good short interest percentage for Chevron?: 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. 3.46% of Chevron's floating shares are currently sold short.
Is Chevron's short interest increasing or decreasing?: Chevron saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 60,580,000 shares, a drop of 2.0% from the previous total of 61,830,000 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 Chevron's float size?: Chevron currently has issued a total of 1,746,394,000 shares. Some of Chevron'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. Chevron currently has a public float of 1,750,000,000 shares.

How does Chevron's short interest compare to its competitors?: 3.46% of Chevron's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "energy" compare to Chevron: Exxon Mobil Co. (1.06%), Occidental Petroleum Co. (3.45%), Hess Co. (3.02%), Murphy Oil Co. (17.33%), ConocoPhillips (1.61%), BP p.l.c. (0.59%), Equinor ASA (0.80%), Phillips 66 (3.37%), Marathon Petroleum Co. (2.76%), Suncor Energy Inc. (0.67%),
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?: As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Spotify Technology S.A. ($4.67 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.58 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($4.47 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.56 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($2.23 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($2.16 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.90 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.85 billion), Zscaler, Inc. ($1.75 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($1.75 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.
What does it mean to sell short Chevron stock?: Short selling CVX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Chevron as its price is falling. CVX shares are trading up $1.37 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 Chevron?: A short squeeze for Chevron 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 CVX, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.
How often is Chevron'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 CVX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2025.

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