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Equinor ASA (EQNR) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$25.23 -0.22 (-0.88%)
Closing price 08/4/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Equinor ASA Short Interest Data

Equinor ASA (EQNR) has a short interest of 21.77 million shares, representing 0.86% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 3.57% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 5.3, indicating that it would take 5.3 days of the average trading volume of 3.82 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
21,770,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
21,020,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+3.57%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$560.71 million
Short Interest Ratio
5.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,944,730,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.86%
Today's Trading Volume
2,884,914 shares
Average Trading Volume
3,815,563 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
76%
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EQNR Short Interest Over Time

EQNR Days to Cover Over Time

EQNR Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Equinor ASA Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/202521,770,000 shares $560.71 million +3.6%0.9%5.3 $25.76
6/30/202521,020,000 shares $528.44 million +10.4%0.8%5.1 $25.14
6/15/202519,040,000 shares $528.82 million -15.6%0.7%4.6 $27.77
5/31/202522,560,000 shares $529.26 million +8.9%0.8%5.7 $23.46
5/15/202520,720,000 shares $487.96 million -5.2%0.8%5 $23.55
4/30/202521,850,000 shares $486.82 million +2.9%0.8%4.8 $22.28
4/15/202521,230,000 shares $489.08 million +16.8%0.8%4.8 $23.04
3/31/202518,180,000 shares $481.68 million -0.7%0.7%4.1 $26.50
3/15/202518,310,000 shares $444.55 million +2.6%0.7%4.5 $24.28
2/28/202517,850,000 shares $417.57 million -6.2%0.7%4.5 $23.39
2/15/202519,020,000 shares $439.46 million +39.8%0.7%5.2 $23.11
1/31/202513,610,000 shares $326.42 million -6.9%0.5%3.6 $23.98
1/15/202514,620,000 shares $375.30 million -4.3%0.5%4.1 $25.67
12/31/202415,270,000 shares $361.75 million +7.5%0.6%4.3 $23.69
12/15/202414,200,000 shares $329.30 million -1.2%0.5%3.8 $23.19
11/30/202414,370,000 shares $347.47 million -7.5%0.5%3.7 $24.18
11/15/202415,530,000 shares $372.10 million +44.3%0.6%3.9 $23.96
10/31/202410,760,000 shares $252.54 million +6.5%0.4%3 $23.47
10/15/202410,100,000 shares $246.64 million -12.6%0.4%3.2 $24.42
9/30/202411,550,000 shares $292.56 million -10.0%0.4%3.7 $25.33
9/15/202412,830,000 shares $321.90 million -6.3%0.5%4.5 $25.09
8/31/202413,690,000 shares $368.12 million -2.0%0.5%5.2 $26.89
8/15/202413,970,000 shares $388.92 million -13.3%0.5%5.4 $27.84
7/31/202416,110,000 shares $427.80 million +19.0%0.6%5.9 $26.56
7/15/202413,540,000 shares $366.93 million -0.1%0.5%4.7 $27.10
6/30/202413,550,000 shares $386.99 million +1.9%0.5%4.4 $28.56
6/15/202413,300,000 shares $360.16 million -7.6%0.5%4.3 $27.08
5/31/202414,390,000 shares $419.18 million -10.4%0.5%4.3 $29.13
5/15/202416,060,000 shares $450.88 million +20.4%0.5%4.6 $28.08
4/30/202413,340,000 shares $354.78 million +11.1%0.5%3.4 $26.60
4/15/202412,010,000 shares $333.64 million +14.4%0.4%3.2 $27.78
3/31/202410,500,000 shares $283.82 million -6.3%0.4%2.9 $27.03
3/15/202411,200,000 shares $294.11 million -11.3%0.4%3.3 $26.26
2/29/202412,620,000 shares $310.70 million +15.2%0.4%3.8 $24.62
2/15/202410,960,000 shares $275.86 million +2.1%0.4%3.5 $25.17
1/31/202410,730,000 shares $307.74 million +9.0%0.4%3.8 $28.68
1/15/20249,840,000 shares $300.32 million +34.1%0.3%3.9 $30.52
12/31/20237,340,000 shares $232.24 million -2.4%0.3%2.9 $31.64
12/15/20237,520,000 shares $232.07 million +8.4%0.3%3 $30.86
11/30/20236,940,000 shares $221.25 million -4.9%0.2%2.7 $31.88
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11/15/20237,300,000 shares $238.13 million -5.9%0.3%2.9 $32.62
10/31/20237,760,000 shares $258.95 million +12.3%0.3%3.1 $33.37
10/15/20236,910,000 shares $237.98 million +7.6%0.2%2.7 $34.44
9/30/20236,420,000 shares $210.51 million -4.5%0.2%2.6 $32.79
9/15/20236,720,000 shares $219.88 million +26.3%0.2%2.8 $32.72
8/31/20235,320,000 shares $162.71 million -8.3%0.2%2 $30.59
8/15/20235,800,000 shares $177.07 million +11.1%0.2%2 $30.53
7/31/20235,220,000 shares $160.20 million -17.8%0.2%1.8 $30.69
7/15/20236,350,000 shares $185.61 million +17.2%0.2%2.2 $29.23
6/30/20235,420,000 shares $158.32 million -21.3%0.2%1.8 $29.21
6/15/20236,890,000 shares $211.90 million -18.1%0.2%2.2 $30.76
5/31/20238,410,000 shares $212.90 million +26.1%0.3%2.5 $25.32
5/15/20236,670,000 shares $188.89 million -4.7%0.2%2.1 $28.32
4/30/20237,000,000 shares $201.18 million +8.4%0.2%2 $28.74
4/15/20236,460,000 shares $190.83 million +6.3%0.2%1.9 $29.54
3/31/20236,080,000 shares $172.85 million -16.8%0.2%1.7 $28.43
3/15/20237,310,000 shares $199.86 million +13.0%0.2%2 $27.34
2/28/20236,470,000 shares $197.40 million +4.2%0.2%2 $30.51
2/15/20236,210,000 shares $198.60 million -10.5%0.2%1.9 $31.98
1/31/20236,940,000 shares $211.18 million +2.5%0.2%2.1 $30.43
1/15/20236,770,000 shares $212.71 million -35.8%0.2%2.2 $31.42
12/30/202210,550,000 shares $377.80 million +28.8%0.3%3.4 $35.81
12/15/20228,190,000 shares $302.78 million +5.0%0.3%2.7 $36.97
11/30/20227,800,000 shares $300.14 million +8.5%0.3%2.4 $38.48
11/15/20227,190,000 shares $259.49 million +20.4%0.2%2 $36.09
10/31/20225,970,000 shares $216.59 million -5.7%0.2%1.7 $36.28
10/15/20226,330,000 shares $213.70 million -17.5%0.2%1.8 $33.76
9/30/20227,670,000 shares $253.95 million -8.7%0.3%2.3 $33.11
9/15/20228,400,000 shares $299.29 million -2.9%0.3%2.7 $35.63
8/31/20228,650,000 shares $335.53 million -10.8%0.3%2.6 $38.79
8/15/20229,700,000 shares $360.16 million -11.8%0.3%3.2 $37.13
7/31/202211,000,000 shares $422.51 million +16.0%0.4%3.4 $38.41
7/15/20229,480,000 shares $306.77 million -5.8%0.3%2.5 $32.36
6/30/202210,060,000 shares $349.69 million +13.7%0.3%2.7 $34.76
6/15/20228,850,000 shares $317.36 million -19.8%N/A2.3 $35.86
5/31/202211,030,000 shares $415.39 million +55.6%0.3%2.9 $37.66
5/15/20227,090,000 shares $240.28 million -18.7%0.2%1.7 $33.89
4/30/20228,720,000 shares $297.18 million +36.7%0.3%2 $34.08
4/15/20226,380,000 shares $244.42 million -9.6%0.2%1.4 $38.31
3/31/20227,060,000 shares $264.82 million -6.6%0.2%1.6 $37.51
3/15/20227,560,000 shares $243.36 million -15.4%0.2%1.8 $32.19
2/28/20228,940,000 shares $281.25 million +8.6%0.3%2.2 $31.46
2/15/20228,230,000 shares $243.03 million +34.9%0.3%2.2 $29.53
1/31/20226,100,000 shares $168.06 million -34.8%0.2%1.9 $27.55
1/15/20229,360,000 shares $274.15 million +11.6%0.3%3.1 $29.29
12/31/20218,390,000 shares $220.91 million -1.5%0.3%2.9 $26.33
12/15/20218,520,000 shares $222.71 million -2.3%0.3%2.7 $26.14
11/30/20218,720,000 shares $218.52 million +7.8%0.3%2.8 $25.06
11/15/20218,090,000 shares $211.96 million +28.6%0.3%2.8 $26.20
10/29/20216,290,000 shares $159.95 million -23.9%0.2%2.2 $25.43
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10/15/20218,260,000 shares $225.09 million +45.9%0.3%3.2 $27.25
9/30/20215,660,000 shares $144.33 million -7.4%0.2%2.3 $25.50
9/15/20216,110,000 shares $149.21 million -2.6%0.2%2.9 $24.42
8/31/20216,270,000 shares $132.86 million -24.1%0.2%2.8 $21.19
8/13/20218,260,000 shares $174.20 million +35.2%0.3%3.7 $21.09
7/30/20216,110,000 shares $119.51 million -17.5%0.2%2.7 $19.56
7/15/20217,410,000 shares $147.46 million +9.9%0.2%3.4 $19.90
6/30/20216,740,000 shares $142.89 million -20.9%0.2%3 $21.20
6/15/20218,520,000 shares $192.98 million +45.4%0.3%3.5 $22.65
5/28/20215,860,000 shares $128.39 million -16.1%0.2%2.6 $21.91
5/14/20216,980,000 shares $145.95 million +19.3%0.2%2.6 $20.91
4/30/20215,850,000 shares $123.96 million +14.7%0.2%2 $21.19
4/15/20215,100,000 shares $100.83 million -11.6%0.2%1.6 $19.77
3/31/20215,770,000 shares $113.03 million -2.2%0.2%1.6 $19.59
3/15/20215,900,000 shares $122.01 million -17.7%0.2%1.5 $20.68
2/26/20217,170,000 shares $142.54 million -19.4%0.2%1.7 $19.88
2/12/20218,900,000 shares $159.04 million -6.7%0.3%1.9 $17.87
1/29/20219,540,000 shares $172.67 million -17.8%0.3%2 $18.10
1/15/202111,600,000 shares $228.64 million +46.7%0.4%2.3 $19.71
12/31/20207,910,000 shares $132.10 million +21.7%0.3%1.6 $16.70
12/15/20206,500,000 shares $107.77 million +65.8%0.2%1.3 $16.58
11/30/20203,920,000 shares $64.09 million -35.8%0.1%0.8 $16.35
11/15/20206,110,000 shares $88.90 million -34.0%0.2%1.4 $14.55
10/30/20209,250,000 shares $117.66 million +2.0%0.3%2.4 $12.72
10/15/20209,070,000 shares $131.52 million +0.4%0.3%2.6 $14.50
9/30/20209,030,000 shares $126.96 million +1.2%0.3%2.5 $14.06
9/15/20208,920,000 shares $140.67 million +24.4%0.3%2.8 $15.77
8/31/20207,170,000 shares $115.08 million -0.4%0.2%2.2 $16.05
8/14/20207,200,000 shares $117.58 million +14.5%0.2%2.2 $16.33

EQNR Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Equinor ASA's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Equinor ASA shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 15th, traders have sold 21,770,000 shares of EQNR short. 0.86% of Equinor ASA's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Equinor ASA's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Equinor ASA?

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. EQNR shares currently have a short interest ratio of 5.0. Learn More on Equinor ASA's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Equinor ASA?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Equinor ASA: Twin Tree Management LP, Jane Street Group LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., 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 Equinor ASA?

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. 0.86% of Equinor ASA's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Equinor ASA's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Equinor ASA saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 21,770,000 shares, an increase of 3.6% from the previous total of 21,020,000 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 Equinor ASA's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.86% of Equinor ASA's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "petroleum and natural gas" compare to Equinor ASA: Shell PLC Unsponsored ADR (0.37%), TotalEnergies SE Sponsored ADR (0.23%), BP p.l.c. (0.55%), Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.- Petrobras (0.44%), Canadian Natural Resources Limited (0.57%), Eni SpA (0.06%), Suncor Energy Inc. (0.87%), Woodside Energy Group Ltd (0.09%), Cenovus Energy Inc (1.22%), Pembina Pipeline Corp. (1.00%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Coinbase Global, Inc. ($5.11 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.76 billion), Reddit Inc. ($2.84 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($2.79 billion), Seagate Technology Holdings PLC ($2.79 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($2.67 billion), Rocket Lab Corporation ($2.49 billion), AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ($2.12 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.09 billion), and Omnicom Group Inc. ($2.04 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Equinor ASA stock?

Short selling EQNR is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Equinor ASA as its price is falling. EQNR shares are trading down $0.22 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 Equinor ASA?

A short squeeze for Equinor ASA 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 EQNR, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Equinor ASA'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 EQNR, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2025.




This page (NYSE:EQNR) was last updated on 8/5/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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