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Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$26.47 +0.06 (+0.23%)
Closing price 06/5/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$26.42 -0.05 (-0.19%)
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Riley Exploration Permian Short Interest Data

Riley Exploration Permian (REPX) has a short interest of 344,900 shares, representing 3.62% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 4.58% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.4, indicating that it would take 3.4 days of the average trading volume of 104,741 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
344,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
329,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+4.58%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$9.57 million
Short Interest Ratio
3.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
22,023,000 shares
Float Size
9,540,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
3.62%
Today's Trading Volume
87,095 shares
Average Trading Volume
104,741 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
83%
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REPX Short Interest Over Time

REPX Days to Cover Over Time

REPX Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Riley Exploration Permian Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/15/2025344,900 shares $9.57 million +4.6%3.6%3.4 $27.75
4/30/2025329,800 shares $8.14 million +2.7%3.6%3.3 $24.68
4/15/2025321,100 shares $7.79 million +8.5%3.9%3.2 $24.27
3/14/2025263,800 shares $7.49 million +0.3%3.1%2.7 $28.39
2/14/2025271,800 shares $9.29 million +6.2%3.2%2.8 $34.18
1/31/2025256,000 shares $8.49 million +2.3%3.0%2.4 $33.15
1/15/2025250,300 shares $9.17 million -8.7%2.9%2.4 $36.62

REPX Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riley Exploration Permian's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Riley Exploration Permian shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 15th, traders have sold 344,900 shares of REPX short. 3.62% of Riley Exploration Permian's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Riley Exploration Permian's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Riley Exploration Permian?

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. REPX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Riley Exploration Permian's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Riley Exploration Permian?

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. 3.62% of Riley Exploration Permian's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Riley Exploration Permian's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Riley Exploration Permian saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 344,900 shares, an increase of 4.6% from the previous total of 329,800 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 Riley Exploration Permian's float size?

Riley Exploration Permian currently has issued a total of 22,023,000 shares. Some of Riley Exploration Permian'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. Riley Exploration Permian currently has a public float of 9,540,000 shares.

How does Riley Exploration Permian's short interest compare to its competitors?

3.62% of Riley Exploration Permian's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "petroleum and natural gas" compare to Riley Exploration Permian: Transocean Ltd. (17.03%), Crescent Energy (7.86%), Liberty Energy Inc. (5.10%), Mach Natural Resources LP (2.14%), Seadrill Limited (7.74%), Talos Energy Inc. (7.87%), Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP (1.34%), Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (10.30%), Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (0.89%), Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. (12.07%),

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 ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Riley Exploration Permian stock?

Short selling REPX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Riley Exploration Permian as its price is falling. REPX shares are trading up $0.06 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 Riley Exploration Permian?

A short squeeze for Riley Exploration Permian 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 REPX, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Riley Exploration Permian'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 REPX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.




This page (NYSE:REPX) was last updated on 6/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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