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United Parcel Service (UPS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$104.24 -1.30 (-1.23%)
Closing price 07/3/2025 03:58 PM Eastern
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United Parcel Service Short Interest Data

United Parcel Service (UPS) has a short interest of 16.44 million shares, representing 1.94% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -1.08% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.8, indicating that it would take 2.8 days of the average trading volume of 5.21 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
16,440,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
16,620,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-1.08%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$1.64 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
846,800,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.94%
Today's Trading Volume
2,961,254 shares
Average Trading Volume
5,206,867 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
57%
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UPS Short Interest Over Time

UPS Days to Cover Over Time

UPS Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

United Parcel Service Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/202516,440,000 shares $1.64 billion -1.1%1.9%2.8 $99.89
5/31/202516,620,000 shares $1.62 billion -8.8%2.0%2.7 $97.50
5/15/202518,220,000 shares $1.83 billion +11.4%2.1%2.9 $100.26
4/30/202516,360,000 shares $1.56 billion +6.2%N/A2.6 $95.38
4/15/202515,410,000 shares $1.49 billion -5.5%1.8%2.3 $96.50
3/31/202516,310,000 shares $1.79 billion +9.8%1.9%2.4 $110.00
3/15/202514,860,000 shares $1.74 billion -2.2%1.7%2.4 $116.90
2/28/202515,200,000 shares $1.81 billion -0.3%1.8%2.5 $118.97
2/15/202515,240,000 shares $1.77 billion -8.9%1.8%2.7 $116.37
1/31/202516,730,000 shares $1.91 billion +35.1%N/A3.1 $114.19
1/15/202512,380,000 shares $1.58 billion +3.9%N/A2.9 $127.42
12/31/202411,920,000 shares $1.50 billion -10.6%N/A2.9 $126.10
12/15/202413,330,000 shares $1.72 billion -4.8%N/A3.3 $128.76
11/30/202414,000,000 shares $1.90 billion -9.0%N/A3.6 $135.72
11/15/202415,390,000 shares $2.06 billion +12.8%N/A3.9 $134.10
10/31/202413,650,000 shares $1.83 billion -2.1%N/A3.5 $134.05
10/15/202413,940,000 shares $1.87 billion +2.0%N/A3.2 $133.80
9/30/202413,670,000 shares $1.86 billion +6.2%N/A2.9 $136.30
9/15/202412,870,000 shares $1.64 billion -3.5%N/A2.7 $127.24
8/31/202413,340,000 shares $1.71 billion -8.2%N/A2.9 $128.55
8/15/202414,530,000 shares $1.87 billion +5.8%N/A3.2 $128.55
7/31/202413,730,000 shares $1.79 billion +3.2%N/A3.1 $130.37
7/15/202413,310,000 shares $1.92 billion -8.1%N/A3.3 $144.15
6/30/202414,490,000 shares $1.98 billion +12.3%N/A4.1 $136.85
6/15/202412,900,000 shares $1.75 billion +3.5%N/A3.2 $135.65
5/31/202412,460,000 shares $1.73 billion +7.4%N/A3.2 $138.93
5/15/202411,600,000 shares $1.72 billion -5.4%N/A3 $147.97
4/30/202412,260,000 shares $1.81 billion +15.8%N/A3.1 $147.47
4/15/202410,590,000 shares $1.53 billion +1.5%N/A2.3 $144.85
3/31/202410,430,000 shares $1.55 billion -16.0%N/A2.4 $148.63
3/15/202412,410,000 shares $1.90 billion +13.2%N/A2.9 $153.44
2/29/202410,960,000 shares $1.62 billion +2.7%N/A2.7 $148.19
2/15/202410,670,000 shares $1.57 billion -10.0%N/A2.7 $147.01
1/31/202411,850,000 shares $1.68 billion -2.6%1.6%3 $141.90
1/15/202412,160,000 shares $1.93 billion +4.6%1.7%3.2 $158.31
12/31/202311,630,000 shares $1.83 billion +8.6%1.6%3.2 $157.23
12/15/202310,710,000 shares $1.74 billion +10.6%1.5%2.9 $162.87
11/30/20239,680,000 shares $1.47 billion -11.0%1.3%2.7 $151.59
11/15/202310,880,000 shares $1.60 billion +0.1%1.5%3 $147.16
10/31/202310,870,000 shares $1.54 billion +16.5%1.5%3.2 $141.26
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10/15/20239,330,000 shares $1.45 billion +11.2%1.3%2.8 $155.08
9/30/20238,390,000 shares $1.31 billion -14.2%1.2%2.5 $155.87
9/15/20239,780,000 shares $1.57 billion +10.1%1.4%2.9 $160.49
8/31/20238,880,000 shares $1.50 billion -10.9%1.2%2.5 $169.40
8/15/20239,970,000 shares $1.73 billion +4.2%1.4%2.8 $173.24
7/31/20239,570,000 shares $1.79 billion -9.6%N/A2.7 $187.13
7/15/202310,580,000 shares $1.96 billion +19.0%N/A2.9 $185.26
6/30/20238,890,000 shares $1.59 billion -12.6%N/A2.5 $179.27
6/15/202310,170,000 shares $1.82 billion -8.5%N/A3 $179.00
5/31/202311,110,000 shares $1.86 billion -19.6%N/A3.2 $167.00
5/15/202313,810,000 shares $2.33 billion +6.6%N/A4 $168.85
4/30/202312,960,000 shares $2.33 billion -7.4%N/A3.9 $179.81
4/15/202314,000,000 shares $2.70 billion -0.8%N/A4.3 $192.87
3/31/202314,110,000 shares $2.74 billion +28.2%N/A4.6 $193.99
3/15/202311,010,000 shares $2.03 billion -4.8%N/A3.6 $184.36
2/28/202311,560,000 shares $2.11 billion +16.9%N/A4 $182.49
2/15/20239,890,000 shares $1.85 billion -5.0%N/A3.3 $186.84
1/31/202310,410,000 shares $1.93 billion -11.2%N/A3.4 $185.23
1/15/202311,720,000 shares $2.13 billion +1.6%N/A3.8 $182.15
12/30/202211,540,000 shares $2.01 billion -0.3%N/A3.7 $173.84
12/15/202211,570,000 shares $2.10 billion -8.5%N/A3.6 $181.21
11/30/202212,650,000 shares $2.40 billion +10.2%N/A3.8 $189.73
11/15/202211,480,000 shares $2.08 billion +8.8%N/A3.7 $181.47
10/31/202210,550,000 shares $1.77 billion +0.5%N/A3.5 $167.77
10/15/202210,500,000 shares $1.70 billion +8.4%N/A3.6 $161.68
9/30/20229,690,000 shares $1.57 billion -17.2%N/A3.4 $161.54
9/15/202211,700,000 shares $2.16 billion -5.7%N/A4.1 $185.00
8/31/202212,410,000 shares $2.41 billion -12.0%N/A4.5 $194.51
8/15/202214,100,000 shares $2.90 billion +17.2%N/A4.8 $205.88
7/31/202212,030,000 shares $2.34 billion +0.8%N/A3.8 $194.89
7/15/202211,930,000 shares $2.18 billion +5.2%N/A3.4 $182.59
6/30/202211,340,000 shares $2.07 billion -4.3%N/A3.2 $182.54
6/15/202211,850,000 shares $2.08 billion +3.5%N/A3.3 $175.88
5/31/202211,450,000 shares $2.09 billion +16.6%N/A3.3 $182.25
5/15/20229,820,000 shares $1.75 billion +11.2%N/A2.9 $178.04
4/30/20228,830,000 shares $1.59 billion +4.0%N/A2.7 $179.98
4/15/20228,490,000 shares $1.60 billion +6.4%N/A2.4 $188.02
3/31/20227,980,000 shares $1.71 billion -2.9%N/A2.4 $214.46
3/15/20228,220,000 shares $1.73 billion -6.2%N/A2.7 $210.53
2/28/20228,760,000 shares $1.84 billion +19.4%N/A2.9 $210.42
2/15/20227,340,000 shares $1.59 billion +4.7%N/A2.4 $217.26
1/31/20227,010,000 shares $1.42 billion -5.8%N/A2.5 $202.21
1/15/20227,440,000 shares $1.54 billion +4.1%N/A2.9 $206.54
12/31/20217,150,000 shares $1.53 billion -2.5%N/A2.8 $214.34
12/15/20217,330,000 shares $1.51 billion -5.3%N/A2.7 $205.77
11/30/20217,740,000 shares $1.54 billion -14.3%N/A2.9 $198.37
11/15/20219,030,000 shares $1.91 billion +2.0%N/A3.5 $211.52
10/29/20218,850,000 shares $1.89 billion +12.5%N/A3.4 $213.47
10/15/20217,870,000 shares $1.52 billion +0.8%N/A2.7 $193.75
9/30/20217,810,000 shares $1.42 billion +4.7%N/A2.9 $182.10
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9/15/20217,460,000 shares $1.44 billion -6.4%N/A2.7 $193.35
8/31/20217,970,000 shares $1.56 billion -13.7%N/A2.8 $195.63
8/13/20219,240,000 shares $1.79 billion +21.7%N/A3 $193.98
7/30/20217,590,000 shares $1.45 billion -4.7%1.1%2.4 $191.36
7/15/20217,960,000 shares $1.69 billion +12.0%1.1%2.3 $212.86
6/30/20217,110,000 shares $1.48 billion -10.1%1.0%2 $207.97
6/15/20217,910,000 shares $1.60 billion +9.0%1.1%2.2 $202.34
5/28/20217,260,000 shares $1.56 billion -25.1%1.0%2 $214.60
5/14/20219,690,000 shares $2.09 billion -6.7%N/A2.8 $215.67
4/30/202110,390,000 shares $2.12 billion +4.2%N/A2.8 $203.72
4/15/20219,970,000 shares $1.76 billion +10.2%N/A3 $176.21
3/31/20219,050,000 shares $1.53 billion +2.8%N/A2.5 $168.64
3/15/20218,800,000 shares $1.48 billion +18.0%N/A2.4 $167.69
2/26/20217,460,000 shares $1.18 billion +0.8%N/A2.1 $157.51
2/12/20217,400,000 shares $1.20 billion +5.3%N/A2 $162.37
1/29/20217,030,000 shares $1.11 billion +3.2%N/A1.8 $157.27
1/15/20216,810,000 shares $1.11 billion -7.5%N/A1.7 $163.47
12/31/20207,360,000 shares $1.22 billion +4.0%N/A1.9 $166.23
12/15/20207,080,000 shares $1.18 billion -7.9%N/A1.8 $166.62
11/30/20207,690,000 shares $1.30 billion -1.9%N/A2 $168.89
10/30/20206,240,000 shares $1.01 billion -10.3%N/A1.6 $161.36
10/15/20206,960,000 shares $1.21 billion -9.6%N/A1.6 $174.38
9/30/20207,700,000 shares $1.28 billion -10.7%N/A1.8 $166.63
9/15/20208,620,000 shares $1.39 billion -14.0%N/A2.1 $161.53
8/31/202010,020,000 shares $1.64 billion -29.1%N/A2.3 $163.62
8/14/202014,130,000 shares $2.27 billion -20.2%N/A3.1 $160.74
7/31/202017,700,000 shares $2.53 billion -2.1%N/A3.8 $142.76
7/15/202018,080,000 shares $2.09 billion -6.0%N/A4.3 $115.33

UPS Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Parcel Service's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of United Parcel Service shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of June 15th, investors have sold 16,440,000 shares of UPS short. 1.94% of United Parcel Service's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on United Parcel Service's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for United Parcel Service?

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. UPS shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on United Parcel Service's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting United Parcel Service?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of United Parcel Service: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Millennium Management LLC, K2 Principal Fund L.P., CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Nomura Holdings Inc., DRW Securities LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., PEAK6 LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, ADAPT Investment Managers SA, Capital Fund Management S.A., Garda Capital Partners LP, Credit Agricole S A, Maven Securities LTD, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., Simplex Trading LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wolverine Asset Management LLC, Citigroup Inc., Bank of Nova Scotia, LPL Financial LLC, Readystate Asset Management LP, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Optimum Investment Advisors, Total Wealth Planning & Management Inc., Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, IMC Chicago LLC, Capital CS Group LLC, and CenterStar Asset Management LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for United Parcel Service?

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. 1.94% of United Parcel Service's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is United Parcel Service's short interest increasing or decreasing?

United Parcel Service saw a decline in short interest in June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totaling 16,440,000 shares, a decline of 1.1% from the previous total of 16,620,000 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 United Parcel Service's short interest compare to its competitors?

1.94% of United Parcel Service's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to United Parcel Service: Amazon.com, Inc. (0.65%), C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (5.09%), Alphabet Inc. (0.63%), FedEx Corporation (1.77%), Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (4.51%), RTX Corporation (0.86%), Uber Technologies, Inc. (1.93%), Rocket Lab Corporation (12.78%), Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (4.05%), XPO, Inc. (7.40%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($69.26 billion), Invesco QQQ ($25.22 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($20.33 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.99 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.12 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($6.73 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.52 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.60 billion), Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.64 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.59 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short United Parcel Service stock?

Short selling UPS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from United Parcel Service as its price is falling. UPS shares are trading down $1.30 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 United Parcel Service?

A short squeeze for United Parcel Service 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 UPS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is United Parcel Service'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 UPS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 15 2025.




This page (NYSE:UPS) was last updated on 7/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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