Generac Short Interest Ratio and Short Volume

Generac (NYSE:GNRC) Short Interest Frequently Asked Questions

What is Generac's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Generac shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of August 31st, traders have sold 996,800 shares of GNRC short. 1.60% of Generac's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Generac's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Generac?

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. Generac currently has a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on a good short interest ratio for Generac

Which institutional investors are shorting Generac?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Generac: Walleye Trading LLC, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Citadel Advisors LLC, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Capula Management Ltd, PEAK6 Investments LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Simplex Trading LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Susquehanna International Group LLP, Group One Trading L.P., and Wolverine Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Generac?

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. 1.60% of Generac's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Generac's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Generac saw a increase in short interest in August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 996,800 shares, an increase of 7.5% from the previous total of 927,200 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 Generac's float size?

Generac currently has issued a total of 63,121,000 shares. Some of Generac'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. Generac currently has a public float of 62,120,000 shares.

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

1.60% of Generac's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sub-industry of "electrical components & equipment" compare to Generac: Eaton Co. plc (0.94%), Emerson Electric Co. (1.09%), Roper Technologies, Inc. (1.12%), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (2.56%), AMETEK, Inc. (0.76%), Enphase Energy, Inc. (3.49%), II-VI Incorporated (16.64%), Acuity Brands, Inc. (4.55%), Vicor Co. (4.15%), and Regal Beloit Co. (3.33%).

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Square, Inc. ($9.81 billion), S&P Global Inc. ($7.52 billion), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($7.18 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($6.21 billion), Wayfair Inc. ($4.60 billion), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. ($3.23 billion), Uber Technologies, Inc. ($3.11 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($2.74 billion), Teladoc Health, Inc. ($2.52 billion), and Etsy, Inc. ($2.16 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Generac stock?

Short selling GNRC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Generac as its price is falling. Generac's stock is trading down $9.41 today. To short Generac 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 Generac 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 Generac?

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

How often is Generac'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 GNRC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is August, 31 2021.