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MSC Industrial Direct (MSM) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$98.43
+0.21 (+0.21%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$98.08
$99.21
50-Day Range
$92.48
$105.01
52-Week Range
$76.75
$105.77
Volume
379,269 shs
Average Volume
364,189 shs
Market Capitalization
$5.63 billion
P/E Ratio
16.11
Dividend Yield
3.37%
Price Target
$105.60

MSC Industrial Direct Short Interest Data

Current Short Volume
1,650,000 shares
Previous Short Volume
1,670,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-1.20%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$163.81 million
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
3.8
Last Record Date
November 15, 2023
Outstanding Shares
57,240,000 shares
Float Size
44,700,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
3.69%
Today's Trading Volume
379,269 shares
Average Trading Volume
364,189 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
104%
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MSC Industrial Direct Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
11/15/20231,650,000 shares $163.81 million -1.2%3.7%3.8 $99.28
10/31/20231,670,000 shares $158.27 million +5.0%3.7%3.9 $94.77
10/15/20231,590,000 shares $165.42 million -0.6%3.6%3.7 $104.04
9/30/20231,600,000 shares $157.04 million +8.1%4.6%4 $98.15
9/15/20231,480,000 shares $142.66 million +10.5%3.2%3.6 $96.39
8/31/20231,340,000 shares $136.76 million -6.9%2.9%3.1 $102.06
8/15/20231,440,000 shares $145.56 million +6.7%3.1%3.5 $101.08
7/31/20231,350,000 shares $136.22 million +8.9%2.9%3.3 $100.90
7/15/20231,240,000 shares $120.91 million +13.8%2.7%3.3 $97.51
6/30/20231,090,000 shares $103.83 million -6.8%2.4%2.8 $95.26
6/15/20231,170,000 shares $114.04 million +21.0%2.6%3 $97.47
5/31/2023967,100 shares $86.97 million +8.5%2.1%2.7 $89.93
5/15/2023891,600 shares $80.85 million No Change2.0%2.5 $90.68
4/30/2023891,600 shares $80.89 million -3.7%2.0%2.5 $90.73
4/15/2023926,100 shares $81.89 million +44.0%2.0%2.5 $88.42
3/31/2023643,300 shares $54.04 million -21.4%1.4%1.8 $84.00
3/15/2023818,600 shares $65.66 million -18.1%1.8%2.4 $80.21
2/28/20231,000,000 shares $84.52 million -9.1%2.2%3 $84.52
2/15/20231,100,000 shares $94.96 million -14.7%2.4%3.3 $86.33
1/31/20231,290,000 shares $106.68 million +4.0%2.8%3.8 $82.70
1/15/20231,240,000 shares $99.68 million +76.3%2.7%3.6 $80.39
12/30/2022703,400 shares $57.47 million -21.1%1.5%2 $81.70
12/15/2022891,500 shares $73.16 million -3.8%2.0%2.6 $82.06
11/30/2022926,500 shares $79.52 million +21.7%2.0%2.7 $85.83
11/15/2022761,100 shares $64.09 million -12.8%1.7%2.2 $84.21
10/31/2022873,200 shares $72.46 million -15.2%1.9%2.7 $82.98
10/15/20221,030,000 shares $77.18 million -4.6%2.3%3 $74.93
9/30/20221,080,000 shares $78.63 million -0.9%2.4%3.4 $72.81
9/15/20221,090,000 shares $83.35 million -30.1%2.4%3.1 $76.47
8/31/20221,560,000 shares $123.57 million +16.4%3.4%4.4 $79.21
8/15/20221,340,000 shares $115.35 million -0.7%2.9%3.4 $86.08
7/31/20221,350,000 shares $111.59 million -0.7%2.9%3.2 $82.66
7/15/20221,360,000 shares $102.14 million +20.4%3.0%3.3 $75.10
6/30/20221,130,000 shares $84.87 million -4.2%2.5%2.7 $75.11
6/15/20221,180,000 shares $92.31 million -1.7%2.6%2.8 $78.23
5/31/20221,200,000 shares $101.92 million +3.5%2.6%2.7 $84.93
5/15/20221,160,000 shares $93.66 million -11.5%2.5%2.6 $80.74
4/30/20221,310,000 shares $108.55 million +17.0%2.9%3 $82.86
4/15/20221,120,000 shares $95.22 million -15.8%2.4%2.4 $85.02
3/31/20221,330,000 shares $113.33 million +14.7%2.9%2.8 $85.21













MSM Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is MSC Industrial Direct's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of MSC Industrial Direct shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of November 15th, traders have sold 1,650,000 shares of MSM short. 3.69% of MSC Industrial Direct's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on MSC Industrial Direct's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for MSC Industrial Direct?

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. MSM shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on MSC Industrial Direct's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting MSC Industrial Direct?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of MSC Industrial Direct: Walleye Trading LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., PEAK6 Investments LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for MSC Industrial Direct?

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. 3.69% of MSC Industrial Direct's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is MSC Industrial Direct's short interest increasing or decreasing?

MSC Industrial Direct saw a decline in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,650,000 shares, a decline of 1.2% from the previous total of 1,670,000 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.

What is MSC Industrial Direct's float size?

MSC Industrial Direct currently has issued a total of 57,240,000 shares. Some of MSC Industrial Direct'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. MSC Industrial Direct currently has a public float of 44,700,000 shares.

How does MSC Industrial Direct's short interest compare to its competitors?

3.69% of MSC Industrial Direct's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "industrial products" compare to MSC Industrial Direct: Global Industrial (1.55%), ADT Inc. (4.29%), Chart Industries, Inc. (15.44%), Sonoco Products (0.95%), The Timken Company (2.40%), Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Co. (4.73%), Flowserve Co. (1.01%), Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (2.64%), Atkore Inc. (12.29%), Mueller Industries, Inc. (8.73%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: RTX Co. ($7.24 billion), T-Mobile US, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.72 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($2.80 billion), Lululemon Athletica Inc. ($2.48 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.38 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.35 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.79 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.73 billion), and Moderna, Inc. ($1.71 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short MSC Industrial Direct stock?

Short selling MSM is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from MSC Industrial Direct as its price is falling. MSM shares are trading up $0.21 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 MSC Industrial Direct?

A short squeeze for MSC Industrial Direct 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 MSM, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is MSC Industrial Direct'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 MSM, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is November, 15 2023.



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