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International Business Machines (IBM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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International Business Machines Short Interest Data

International Business Machines (IBM) has a short interest of 20.99 million shares, representing 2.27% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 6.71% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.9, indicating that it would take 3.9 days of the average trading volume of 4.21 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
20,990,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
19,670,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+6.71%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$5.05 billion
Short Interest Ratio
3.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
927,264,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.27%
Today's Trading Volume
5,135,394 shares
Average Trading Volume
4,206,500 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
122%
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International Business Machines Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/202520,990,000 shares $5.05 billion +6.7%2.3%3.9 $240.73
3/31/202519,670,000 shares $4.90 billion +5.6%2.1%3.9 $249.19
3/15/202518,620,000 shares $4.62 billion +10.0%2.0%4 $248.15
2/28/202516,930,000 shares $4.28 billion -6.6%1.8%3.7 $252.63
2/15/202518,120,000 shares $4.72 billion -7.7%2.0%4.1 $260.65
1/31/202519,620,000 shares $5.01 billion -6.7%N/A4.5 $255.48
1/15/202521,030,000 shares $4.63 billion -3.7%N/A5.1 $220.07
12/31/202421,840,000 shares $4.80 billion -5.6%N/A5.4 $219.83
12/15/202423,140,000 shares $5.34 billion +9.4%N/A5.5 $230.82
11/30/202421,150,000 shares $4.81 billion -1.5%N/A5 $227.41
11/15/202421,480,000 shares $4.40 billion +2.4%N/A5.1 $204.99
10/31/202420,980,000 shares $4.34 billion -11.4%N/A5.5 $206.72
10/15/202423,690,000 shares $5.52 billion +4.3%N/A6.3 $233.00
9/30/202422,710,000 shares $5.02 billion -1.9%N/A6.1 $221.07
9/15/202423,160,000 shares $4.97 billion +12.4%N/A6.4 $214.79
8/31/202420,610,000 shares $4.17 billion +0.8%N/A5.8 $202.13
8/15/202420,440,000 shares $3.97 billion -1.0%N/A5.9 $194.01
7/31/202420,650,000 shares $3.97 billion -4.0%N/A5.6 $192.14
7/15/202421,510,000 shares $3.93 billion +1.3%N/A5.5 $182.88
6/30/202421,240,000 shares $3.67 billion +3.8%N/A5.4 $172.95
6/15/202420,460,000 shares $3.46 billion +4.1%N/A5.2 $169.21
5/31/202419,650,000 shares $3.28 billion -2.6%N/A4.8 $166.87
5/15/202420,180,000 shares $3.40 billion -1.4%N/A4.6 $168.29
4/30/202420,460,000 shares $3.40 billion -8.9%N/A4.5 $166.19
4/15/202422,450,000 shares $4.07 billion -3.6%N/A4.5 $181.25
3/31/202423,290,000 shares $4.45 billion -0.2%N/A4.6 $190.96
3/15/202423,330,000 shares $4.46 billion +6.1%N/A4.6 $191.09
2/29/202422,000,000 shares $4.07 billion +1.8%N/A4.3 $184.78
2/15/202421,610,000 shares $4.04 billion -8.1%N/A4.4 $186.87
1/31/202423,510,000 shares $4.32 billion -5.6%N/A4.9 $183.59
1/15/202424,910,000 shares $4.13 billion -3.2%N/A5.8 $165.80
12/31/202325,720,000 shares $4.21 billion -6.0%N/A6.2 $163.55
12/15/202327,370,000 shares $4.44 billion +1.3%N/A6.4 $162.26
11/30/202327,020,000 shares $4.28 billion +3.0%N/A6.4 $158.54
11/15/202326,240,000 shares $4.00 billion +1.2%N/A6.6 $152.62
10/31/202325,940,000 shares $3.75 billion -10.5%N/A6.5 $144.64
10/15/202328,990,000 shares $4.01 billion +0.7%N/A7.4 $138.46
9/30/202328,780,000 shares $4.04 billion -0.4%N/A7.2 $140.30
9/15/202328,890,000 shares $4.22 billion +4.9%N/A7.4 $145.99
8/31/202327,540,000 shares $4.04 billion -1.3%N/A6.7 $146.83
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8/15/202327,890,000 shares $3.96 billion +5.9%N/A6.3 $141.87
7/31/202326,330,000 shares $3.80 billion +2.8%N/A5.9 $144.18
7/15/202325,610,000 shares $3.42 billion -4.6%N/A5.8 $133.40
6/30/202326,850,000 shares $3.59 billion -0.5%N/A6.1 $133.81
6/15/202326,990,000 shares $3.74 billion +10.9%N/A5.9 $138.42
5/31/202324,330,000 shares $3.13 billion -6.4%N/A4.8 $128.64
5/15/202325,980,000 shares $3.20 billion -0.5%N/A5.4 $123.36
4/30/202326,110,000 shares $3.30 billion +5.8%N/A5.4 $126.41
4/15/202324,680,000 shares $3.16 billion +3.6%N/A4.7 $128.14
3/31/202323,820,000 shares $3.12 billion -7.3%N/A4.7 $131.09
3/15/202325,700,000 shares $3.17 billion -1.1%N/A5.2 $123.28
2/28/202325,980,000 shares $3.36 billion +1.1%N/A6 $129.30
2/15/202325,690,000 shares $3.50 billion -10.2%N/A5.8 $136.40
1/31/202328,620,000 shares $3.86 billion -5.0%N/A6.2 $134.73
1/15/202330,110,000 shares $4.39 billion +1.7%N/A6.7 $145.89
12/30/202229,620,000 shares $4.17 billion -3.6%N/A6.5 $140.89
12/15/202230,720,000 shares $4.37 billion +2.7%N/A6.4 $142.36
11/30/202229,920,000 shares $4.46 billion -1.8%N/A6.4 $148.90
11/15/202230,470,000 shares $4.40 billion +5.2%N/A6.6 $144.34
10/31/202228,960,000 shares $4.00 billion +8.0%N/A6.6 $138.29
10/15/202226,820,000 shares $3.22 billion +3.7%N/A6.3 $120.04
9/30/202225,870,000 shares $3.07 billion +0.4%N/A5.6 $118.81
9/15/202225,760,000 shares $3.23 billion +8.1%N/A5.5 $125.49
8/31/202223,820,000 shares $3.06 billion +5.2%N/A5 $128.45
8/15/202222,640,000 shares $3.05 billion -2.0%N/A4.5 $134.93
7/31/202223,110,000 shares $3.02 billion +3.1%N/A4.2 $130.79
7/15/202222,410,000 shares $3.14 billion +0.9%N/A3.9 $139.92
6/30/202222,210,000 shares $3.14 billion +4.2%2.5%4.2 $141.19
6/15/202221,310,000 shares $2.92 billion +8.8%2.4%4.1 $137.06
5/31/202219,580,000 shares $2.72 billion +2.6%N/A4 $138.84
5/15/202219,090,000 shares $2.55 billion -11.8%N/A3.8 $133.60
4/30/202221,650,000 shares $2.86 billion +2.0%N/A4.4 $132.21
4/15/202221,230,000 shares $2.69 billion -2.1%N/A4 $126.56
3/31/202221,680,000 shares $2.82 billion -6.2%N/A4.1 $130.02
3/15/202223,120,000 shares $2.90 billion -9.7%N/A4.2 $125.64
2/28/202225,610,000 shares $3.14 billion -7.8%N/A4.4 $122.51
2/15/202227,790,000 shares $3.61 billion +8.3%N/A4.7 $129.94
1/31/202225,650,000 shares $3.43 billion +6.0%N/A4.3 $133.57
1/15/202224,200,000 shares $3.25 billion +0.9%N/A4 $134.21
12/31/202123,990,000 shares $3.21 billion +4.5%N/A3.9 $133.66
12/15/202122,950,000 shares $2.83 billion +0.7%N/A3.9 $123.11
11/30/202122,800,000 shares $2.67 billion -5.7%N/A4.1 $117.10
11/15/202124,180,000 shares $2.87 billion -7.7%N/A4.8 $118.87
10/29/202126,200,000 shares $3.28 billion +2.8%N/A5.5 $125.10
10/15/202125,490,000 shares $3.69 billion -1.2%N/A5.9 $144.61
9/30/202125,810,000 shares $3.59 billion +1.4%N/A6.7 $138.93
9/15/202125,460,000 shares $3.49 billion +1.5%N/A6.4 $137.20
8/31/202125,090,000 shares $3.52 billion -2.0%N/A6.4 $140.34
8/13/202125,600,000 shares $3.67 billion -0.1%N/A6.2 $143.18
7/30/202125,620,000 shares $3.61 billion -2.2%N/A5.8 $140.96
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7/15/202126,190,000 shares $3.68 billion +7.5%2.9%5.5 $140.45
6/30/202124,370,000 shares $3.57 billion -4.7%2.7%4.8 $146.59
6/15/202125,580,000 shares $3.82 billion +3.7%2.9%5.2 $149.36
5/28/202124,660,000 shares $3.54 billion -1.9%2.8%4.9 $143.74
5/14/202125,130,000 shares $3.62 billion -12.1%N/A4.5 $144.17
4/30/202128,590,000 shares $4.12 billion +3.4%N/A5 $144.24
4/15/202127,650,000 shares $3.67 billion +2.4%N/A4.2 $132.63
3/31/202127,010,000 shares $3.64 billion -7.2%N/A4.2 $134.72
3/15/202129,100,000 shares $3.71 billion -3.0%N/A4.5 $127.61
2/26/202130,010,000 shares $3.68 billion +3.3%N/A4.6 $122.47
2/12/202129,060,000 shares $3.51 billion +8.3%N/A4.7 $120.91
1/29/202126,830,000 shares $3.22 billion +2.3%N/A4.3 $120.08
1/15/202126,220,000 shares $3.38 billion +6.6%N/A4.2 $128.97
12/31/202024,590,000 shares $3.06 billion +7.3%N/A4.4 $124.34
12/15/202022,920,000 shares $2.83 billion +4.0%N/A4 $123.53
11/30/202022,030,000 shares $2.74 billion -5.3%N/A4 $124.35
11/15/202023,260,000 shares $2.72 billion -5.3%N/A4.3 $116.85
10/30/202024,560,000 shares $2.67 billion +7.2%N/A4.8 $108.91
10/15/202022,920,000 shares $2.89 billion +5.1%N/A4.8 $125.94
9/30/202021,800,000 shares $2.65 billion -1.5%N/A4.8 $121.67
9/15/202022,130,000 shares $2.71 billion -2.2%N/A4.9 $122.44
8/31/202022,630,000 shares $2.79 billion +4.8%N/A4.7 $123.31
8/14/202021,600,000 shares $2.71 billion -4.5%N/A4.4 $125.27
7/31/202022,610,000 shares $2.78 billion -2.7%N/A4.5 $122.94
7/15/202023,240,000 shares $2.80 billion -4.1%2.6%4.4 $120.60
6/30/202024,240,000 shares $2.93 billion +11.5%2.7%4.6 $120.77
6/15/202021,740,000 shares $2.64 billion +4.5%2.5%3.9 $121.65
5/29/202020,810,000 shares $2.60 billion -3.3%2.4%3.3 $124.90
5/15/202021,510,000 shares $2.52 billion +12.2%2.4%3.2 $116.98
4/30/202019,170,000 shares $2.41 billion +3.3%N/A2.9 $125.56

IBM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Business Machines' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of International Business Machines shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 20,990,000 shares of IBM short. 2.27% of International Business Machines' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on International Business Machines' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for International Business Machines?

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. IBM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on International Business Machines's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting International Business Machines?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of International Business Machines: Fulcrum Asset Management LLP, SG Americas Securities LLC, IMC Chicago LLC, CTC LLC, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., Wolverine Trading LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Man Group plc, Nomura Holdings Inc., Maven Securities LTD, Millennium Management LLC, LMR Partners LLP, Hudson Bay Capital Management LP, Group One Trading LLC, Governors Lane LP, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Centiva Capital LP, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Bank of America Corp DE, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Jane Street Group LLC, Lido Advisors LLC, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Two Sigma Securities LLC, Credit Industriel ET Commercial, Cigogne Management SA, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, HAP Trading LLC, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Marshall Wace LLP, PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Barclays PLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., DRW Securities LLC, Capula Management Ltd, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal Can, Wells Fargo & Company MN, National Bank of Canada FI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., LPL Financial LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Delta Accumulation LLC, HighTower Advisors LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, and Genus Capital Management Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for International Business Machines?

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. 2.27% of International Business Machines' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is International Business Machines' short interest increasing or decreasing?

International Business Machines saw a increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 20,990,000 shares, an increase of 6.7% from the previous total of 19,670,000 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 International Business Machines' short interest compare to its competitors?

2.27% of International Business Machines' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to International Business Machines: Accenture plc (1.14%), Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. (3.59%), Gartner, Inc. (2.75%), Leidos Holdings, Inc. (3.40%), Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Co. (5.31%), CACI International Inc (7.04%), Amdocs Limited (3.36%), EPAM Systems, Inc. (3.03%), Teradata Co. (5.55%), The Hackett Group, Inc. (1.60%),

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 International Business Machines stock?

Short selling IBM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from International Business Machines as its price is falling. IBM shares are trading up $2.48 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 International Business Machines?

A short squeeze for International Business Machines 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 IBM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is International Business Machines' 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 IBM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.



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