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Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Johnson & Johnson Short Interest Data

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) has a short interest of 21.02 million shares, representing 0.87% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 9.77% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.1, indicating that it would take 2.1 days of the average trading volume of 7.92 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
21,020,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
19,150,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+9.77%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$3.23 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
2,406,073,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.87%
Today's Trading Volume
7,317,524 shares
Average Trading Volume
7,915,930 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
92%
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Johnson & Johnson 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
4/15/202521,020,000 shares $3.23 billion +9.8%0.9%2.1 $153.66
3/31/202519,150,000 shares $3.18 billion -23.0%0.8%1.9 $165.89
3/15/202524,870,000 shares $4.05 billion +7.7%1.0%2.7 $162.94
2/28/202523,100,000 shares $3.82 billion +25.9%1.0%2.5 $165.23
2/15/202518,350,000 shares $2.87 billion -2.2%0.8%2.1 $156.20
1/31/202518,760,000 shares $2.85 billion +9.1%0.8%2.2 $152.09
1/15/202517,200,000 shares $2.49 billion +4.5%0.7%2.1 $144.74
12/31/202416,460,000 shares $2.38 billion -6.3%0.7%2.2 $144.62
12/15/202417,570,000 shares $2.58 billion -5.2%0.7%2.4 $146.62
11/30/202418,540,000 shares $2.87 billion +6.1%0.8%2.8 $155.01
11/15/202417,480,000 shares $2.69 billion -3.5%0.7%2.7 $153.99
10/31/202418,110,000 shares $2.90 billion -3.0%0.8%2.9 $159.86
10/15/202418,660,000 shares $3.06 billion -5.5%0.8%2.9 $164.14
9/30/202419,740,000 shares $3.20 billion -14.3%0.8%3 $162.02
9/15/202423,030,000 shares $3.81 billion +9.0%1.0%3.5 $165.52
8/31/202421,130,000 shares $3.50 billion +6.7%0.9%3.1 $165.86
8/15/202419,810,000 shares $3.15 billion +5.1%0.8%2.7 $159.10
7/31/202418,850,000 shares $2.98 billion +4.8%0.8%2.6 $157.85
7/15/202417,990,000 shares $2.68 billion -15.0%0.8%2.4 $149.24
6/30/202421,170,000 shares $3.09 billion +8.2%0.9%2.8 $146.16
6/15/202419,560,000 shares $2.85 billion -1.9%0.8%2.6 $145.54
5/31/202419,930,000 shares $2.93 billion +14.3%0.8%2.6 $146.83
5/15/202417,430,000 shares $2.66 billion -1.4%0.7%2.3 $152.70
4/30/202417,670,000 shares $2.56 billion +6.7%0.7%2.3 $144.61
4/15/202416,560,000 shares $2.44 billion +3.9%0.7%2.2 $147.49
3/31/202415,940,000 shares $2.52 billion +0.6%0.7%2.3 $158.19
3/15/202415,840,000 shares $2.51 billion +6.7%0.7%2.3 $158.18
2/29/202414,850,000 shares $2.40 billion +35.5%0.6%2.1 $161.37
2/15/202410,960,000 shares $1.73 billion -10.9%0.5%1.5 $157.92
1/31/202412,300,000 shares $1.95 billion -18.1%0.5%1.8 $158.90
1/15/202415,010,000 shares $2.44 billion +20.4%0.6%2.2 $162.39
12/31/202312,470,000 shares $1.95 billion -19.0%0.5%1.8 $156.74
12/15/202315,400,000 shares $2.39 billion +2.7%0.6%2.2 $155.04
11/30/202315,000,000 shares $2.32 billion +13.7%0.6%2.2 $154.65
11/15/202313,190,000 shares $1.96 billion -9.2%0.6%1.8 $148.81
10/31/202314,530,000 shares $2.16 billion -7.3%0.6%0.7 $148.34
10/15/202315,680,000 shares $2.46 billion -11.6%0.7%0.7 $156.85
9/30/202317,730,000 shares $2.76 billion -20.4%0.7%0.8 $155.75
9/15/202322,260,000 shares $3.59 billion -32.3%0.9%1 $161.43
8/31/202332,860,000 shares $5.31 billion -61.6%1.4%1.5 $161.68
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8/15/202385,500,000 shares $14.78 billion +232.3%3.3%4 $172.92
7/31/202325,730,000 shares $4.31 billion +113.0%1.0%2.7 $167.53
7/15/202312,080,000 shares $1.93 billion -7.0%0.5%1.7 $159.87
6/30/202312,990,000 shares $2.15 billion -9.5%0.5%2 $165.52
6/15/202314,350,000 shares $2.35 billion -2.8%0.6%2.1 $163.75
5/31/202314,770,000 shares $2.29 billion +9.6%0.6%2.1 $155.06
5/15/202313,480,000 shares $2.15 billion +5.8%0.5%1.8 $159.55
4/30/202312,740,000 shares $2.09 billion -9.5%0.5%1.6 $163.70
4/15/202314,070,000 shares $2.33 billion +11.1%0.5%1.6 $165.84
3/31/202312,670,000 shares $1.96 billion +0.6%0.5%1.5 $155.00
3/15/202312,590,000 shares $1.94 billion +7.4%0.5%1.6 $154.35
2/28/202311,720,000 shares $1.80 billion +33.6%0.5%1.5 $153.26
2/15/20238,770,000 shares $1.40 billion -4.4%0.3%1.2 $159.37
1/31/20239,170,000 shares $1.50 billion +8.3%0.4%1.3 $163.42
1/15/20238,470,000 shares $1.47 billion -15.1%0.3%1.3 $173.43
12/30/20229,980,000 shares $1.76 billion -18.8%0.4%1.5 $176.65
12/15/202212,290,000 shares $2.18 billion -4.5%0.5%1.8 $177.49
11/30/202212,870,000 shares $2.29 billion +1.7%0.5%1.8 $178.00
11/15/202212,660,000 shares $2.18 billion +2.5%0.5%1.8 $172.39
10/31/202212,350,000 shares $2.15 billion +10.0%0.5%1.7 $173.97
10/15/202211,230,000 shares $1.85 billion -13.2%0.4%1.6 $164.46
9/30/202212,940,000 shares $2.11 billion -8.5%0.5%1.9 $163.36
9/15/202214,140,000 shares $2.33 billion +16.0%0.5%2 $165.08
8/31/202212,190,000 shares $1.97 billion +12.1%0.5%1.8 $161.34
8/15/202210,870,000 shares $1.81 billion -8.5%0.4%1.6 $166.09
7/31/202211,880,000 shares $2.07 billion -12.7%0.5%1.8 $174.52
7/15/202213,610,000 shares $2.43 billion -4.4%N/A1.9 $178.23
6/30/202214,240,000 shares $2.53 billion -7.5%N/A1.9 $177.51
6/15/202215,390,000 shares $2.62 billion -11.8%N/A2.1 $169.99
5/31/202217,440,000 shares $3.13 billion +14.6%N/A2.3 $179.53
5/15/202215,220,000 shares $2.69 billion -12.9%N/A1.9 $176.85
4/30/202217,480,000 shares $3.15 billion +17.9%0.7%2.2 $180.46
4/15/202214,830,000 shares $2.67 billion +3.3%0.6%1.8 $179.90
3/31/202214,350,000 shares $2.54 billion -7.8%0.6%1.8 $177.23
3/15/202215,560,000 shares $2.74 billion +3.6%0.6%2 $176.14
2/28/202215,020,000 shares $2.47 billion -2.2%0.6%1.9 $164.57
2/15/202215,360,000 shares $2.57 billion +0.6%N/A1.9 $167.31
1/31/202215,270,000 shares $2.63 billion +6.0%N/A2 $172.29
1/15/202214,410,000 shares $2.42 billion -6.3%N/A1.9 $167.84
12/31/202115,370,000 shares $2.63 billion -9.9%N/A2.1 $171.07
12/15/202117,060,000 shares $2.92 billion +2.5%N/A2.3 $171.14
11/30/202116,640,000 shares $2.59 billion +10.6%N/A2.3 $155.93
11/15/202115,040,000 shares $2.46 billion -8.9%N/A2.3 $163.52
10/29/202116,510,000 shares $2.69 billion +1.9%N/A2.7 $162.88
10/15/202116,200,000 shares $2.61 billion -0.9%N/A2.7 $161.30
9/30/202116,340,000 shares $2.64 billion -5.4%N/A2.8 $161.50
9/15/202117,270,000 shares $2.86 billion +5.4%N/A2.9 $165.42
8/31/202116,390,000 shares $2.84 billion -1.9%N/A2.8 $173.13
8/13/202116,700,000 shares $2.94 billion -3.0%N/A2.8 $176.25
7/30/202117,220,000 shares $2.97 billion +9.3%N/A2.7 $172.20
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7/15/202115,760,000 shares $2.65 billion +8.2%N/A2.4 $168.37
6/30/202114,560,000 shares $2.40 billion -4.0%N/A2.1 $164.74
6/15/202115,160,000 shares $2.49 billion +6.9%N/A2.1 $164.49
5/28/202114,180,000 shares $2.40 billion -8.2%N/A2 $169.25
5/14/202115,440,000 shares $2.62 billion +2.4%0.6%2 $169.96
4/30/202115,080,000 shares $2.48 billion +0.4%0.6%2 $164.20
4/15/202115,020,000 shares $2.40 billion -7.9%0.6%1.8 $159.92
3/31/202116,300,000 shares $2.69 billion -4.3%0.6%2 $165.01
3/15/202117,040,000 shares $2.72 billion +12.0%0.7%2.1 $159.60
2/26/202115,220,000 shares $2.48 billion -0.3%0.6%1.9 $162.76
2/12/202115,260,000 shares $2.53 billion -2.1%0.6%1.9 $166.06
1/29/202115,590,000 shares $2.64 billion +15.8%0.6%1.9 $169.16
1/15/202113,460,000 shares $2.16 billion No Change0.5%1.7 $160.65
12/31/202013,460,000 shares $2.10 billion +3.5%0.5%1.8 $156.05
12/15/202013,010,000 shares $1.94 billion -6.9%0.5%1.8 $149.07
11/30/202013,970,000 shares $2.01 billion -4.3%0.5%2 $144.00
11/15/202014,590,000 shares $2.19 billion +14.3%0.6%2.2 $149.90
10/30/202012,770,000 shares $1.75 billion +13.9%0.5%2 $137.19
10/15/202011,210,000 shares $1.66 billion -2.1%0.4%1.9 $148.10
9/30/202011,450,000 shares $1.70 billion +11.3%0.4%1.9 $148.88
9/15/202010,290,000 shares $1.53 billion -2.6%0.4%1.7 $148.89
8/31/202010,560,000 shares $1.62 billion +12.0%0.4%1.6 $153.41
8/14/20209,430,000 shares $1.40 billion -24.0%0.4%1.4 $148.24
7/31/202012,400,000 shares $1.81 billion -0.9%0.5%1.8 $145.76
7/15/202012,510,000 shares $1.85 billion -2.1%0.5%1.7 $148.26
6/30/202012,780,000 shares $1.80 billion -7.1%0.5%1.6 $140.63
6/15/202013,760,000 shares $1.94 billion +5.8%0.5%1.5 $141.25
5/29/202013,010,000 shares $1.94 billion -20.1%0.5%1.2 $148.75
5/15/202016,280,000 shares $2.45 billion -3.3%0.6%1.4 $150.44

JNJ Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson & Johnson's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Johnson & Johnson shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 21,020,000 shares of JNJ short. 0.87% of Johnson & Johnson's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Johnson & Johnson's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Johnson & Johnson?

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. JNJ shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Johnson & Johnson's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Johnson & Johnson?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Johnson & Johnson: CWM LLC, SteelPeak Wealth LLC, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC, Mission Wealth Management LP, SG Americas Securities LLC, IMC Chicago LLC, CenterStar Asset Management LLC, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Toronto Dominion Bank, 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, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Group One Trading LLC, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Caption Management LLC, 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, Berkley W R Corp, Lido Advisors LLC, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, Boothbay Fund Management LLC, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Susquehanna International Group LLP, Hsbc Holdings PLC, HAP Trading LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Barclays PLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Capula Management Ltd, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal Can, Wells Fargo & Company MN, ExodusPoint Capital Management LP, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mirae Asset Securities USA Inc., Simplex Trading LLC, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC, HighTower Advisors LLC, AMJ Financial Wealth Management, Mission Wealth Management LP, US Bancorp DE, Garda Capital Partners LP, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, and Gladius Capital Management LP. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Johnson & Johnson?

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. 0.87% of Johnson & Johnson's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Johnson & Johnson's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Johnson & Johnson saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 21,020,000 shares, an increase of 9.8% from the previous total of 19,150,000 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 Johnson & Johnson's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.87% of Johnson & Johnson's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "pharmaceutical preparations" compare to Johnson & Johnson: Eli Lilly and Company (0.76%), AbbVie Inc. (0.96%), Merck & Co., Inc. (1.67%), Pfizer Inc. (1.90%), Bristol-Myers Squibb (1.48%), Zoetis Inc. (1.74%), Royalty Pharma plc (6.15%), Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (13.18%), Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (7.81%), Perrigo Company plc (3.59%),

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 Johnson & Johnson stock?

Short selling JNJ is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Johnson & Johnson as its price is falling. JNJ shares are trading down $1.89 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 Johnson & Johnson?

A short squeeze for Johnson & Johnson 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 JNJ, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Johnson & Johnson'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 JNJ, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2025.



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