Hershey (HSY) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → Why Is Gold On a MASSIVE rally? (From Huge Alerts) (Ad) Free HSY Stock Alerts $208.14 +2.73 (+1.33%) (As of 05/16/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Hershey Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume3,660,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume3,980,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-8.04%Dollar Volume Sold Short$709.75 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover1.7Last Record DateApril 30, 2024Outstanding Shares202,230,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted1.81%Today's Trading Volume1,299,762 sharesAverage Trading Volume1,973,765 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average66% Short Selling Hershey ? 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Hershey Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/30/20243,660,000 shares $709.75 million -8.0%N/A1.7 $193.92 4/15/20243,980,000 shares $726.47 million -7.4%N/A2 $182.53 3/31/20244,300,000 shares $836.35 million +14.4%N/A2.1 $194.50 3/15/20243,760,000 shares $727.71 million +31.9%N/A1.9 $193.54 2/29/20242,850,000 shares $535.29 million +10.5%N/A1.6 $187.82 2/15/20242,580,000 shares $496.88 million -7.5%N/A1.6 $192.59 Get the Latest News and Ratings for HSY and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hershey and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/31/20242,790,000 shares $539.98 million +9.8%N/A1.8 $193.54 1/15/20242,540,000 shares $484.23 million -9.3%N/A1.7 $190.64 12/31/20232,800,000 shares $522.03 million +2.6%N/A1.9 $186.44 12/15/20232,730,000 shares $496.15 million +15.7%N/A1.9 $181.74 11/30/20232,360,000 shares $443.33 million -5.2%N/A1.6 $187.85 11/15/20232,490,000 shares $487.34 million +7.3%N/A1.8 $195.72 10/31/20232,320,000 shares $434.68 million -17.7%N/A1.7 $187.36 10/15/20232,820,000 shares $538.23 million -1.1%N/A2.1 $190.86 9/30/20232,850,000 shares $570.23 million -17.2%N/A2.2 $200.08 9/15/20233,440,000 shares $730.52 million +4.6%N/A2.7 $212.36 8/31/20233,290,000 shares $706.89 million +21.4%N/A2.7 $214.86 8/15/20232,710,000 shares $598.12 million -11.2%N/A2.2 $220.71 7/31/20233,050,000 shares $705.50 million -13.1%N/A2.5 $231.31 7/15/20233,510,000 shares $838.43 million +2.0%N/A3 $238.87 6/30/20233,440,000 shares $858.86 million -15.5%N/A3.2 $249.67 6/15/20234,070,000 shares $1.06 billion -5.4%N/A3.9 $260.86 5/31/20234,300,000 shares $1.12 billion +24.3%N/A4.2 $259.79 5/15/20233,460,000 shares $935.79 million -4.4%N/A3.5 $270.46 4/30/20233,620,000 shares $988.48 million +0.3%N/A3.6 $273.06 4/15/20233,610,000 shares $925.17 million +2.6%N/A3.5 $256.28 3/31/20233,520,000 shares $895.52 million +16.2%N/A3.4 $254.41 3/15/20233,030,000 shares $740.59 million +9.8%N/A3 $244.42 2/28/20232,760,000 shares $657.76 million +4.9%N/A2.8 $238.32 2/15/20232,630,000 shares $624.55 million +22.3%N/A2.7 $237.47 1/31/20232,150,000 shares $482.89 million -8.9%N/A2.1 $224.60 1/15/20232,360,000 shares $534.80 million +0.4%N/A2.4 $226.61 12/30/20222,350,000 shares $544.19 million -16.7%N/A2.5 $231.57 12/15/20222,820,000 shares $660.27 million -9.3%N/A2.9 $234.14 11/30/20223,110,000 shares $731.38 million +16.0%N/A3.2 $235.17 11/15/20222,680,000 shares $582.39 million +6.8%N/A2.8 $217.31 10/31/20222,510,000 shares $599.31 million -8.4%N/A3 $238.77 10/15/20222,740,000 shares $610.23 million +7.0%N/A3.3 $222.71 9/30/20222,560,000 shares $564.40 million +4.9%N/A3.1 $220.47 9/15/20222,440,000 shares $535.87 million -0.8%N/A2.8 $219.62[FREE Ticket] 27 Crypto Experts Reveal Their #1 Picks (Ad)Are you monitoring 13,217 cryptocurrencies everyday? If not, you could miss the ONE that can make you wealthy beyond your wildest dreams. You see, while Bitcoin and Ethereum steal all the headlines… It’s often the cryptos flying under the radar that turn small stakes into life-changing windfalls. Claim your free seat by clicking here now. HSY Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Hershey's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Hershey shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 30th, investors have sold 3,660,000 shares of HSY short. Learn More on Hershey's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Hershey? 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. HSY shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Hershey's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Hershey? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Hershey: Jane Street Group LLC, Torno Capital LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is Hershey's short interest increasing or decreasing? Hershey saw a decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 3,660,000 shares, a decline of 8.0% from the previous total of 3,980,000 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 Hershey's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "consumer staples" compare to Hershey: The Kraft Heinz Company (1.96%), General Mills, Inc. (2.68%), Corteva, Inc. (1.47%), Kenvue Inc. (1.61%), Kimberly-Clark Co. (1.33%), Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (1.52%), Constellation Brands, Inc. (1.85%), Sysco Co. (1.30%), Ambev S.A. (0.04%), The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (1.30%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.98 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.35 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.06 billion), General Motors ($2.88 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.32 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.27 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($2.22 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.18 billion), Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($1.95 billion), and Chesapeake Energy Co. ($1.52 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Hershey stock? Short selling HSY is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Hershey as its price is falling. HSY shares are trading up $2.73 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 Hershey? A short squeeze for Hershey 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 HSY, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Hershey'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 HSY, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2024. 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