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Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$216.80 -2.25 (-1.03%)
Closing price 02/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Check Point Software Technologies Short Interest Data

Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP) has a short interest of 3.43 million shares, representing 4.04% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 6.85% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 4.6, indicating that it would take 4.6 days of the average trading volume of 914,943 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
3,430,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
3,210,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+6.85%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$747.81 million
Short Interest Ratio
4.6 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
January 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
109,983,000 shares
Float Size
84,830,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
4.04%
Today's Trading Volume
1,270,519 shares
Average Trading Volume
914,943 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
139%
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CHKP Short Interest Over Time

CHKP Days to Cover Over Time

CHKP Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Check Point Software Technologies Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
1/31/20253,430,000 shares $747.81 million +6.9%4.0%4.6 $218.02
1/15/20253,210,000 shares $588.71 million -1.8%3.8%4.5 $183.40
12/31/20243,270,000 shares $610.51 million +8.3%3.8%4.4 $186.70
12/15/20243,020,000 shares $567.07 million -6.8%3.6%4.3 $187.77
11/30/20243,240,000 shares $589.68 million +1.9%3.8%4.6 $182.00
11/15/20243,180,000 shares $554.12 million +12.0%3.7%4.6 $174.25
10/31/20242,840,000 shares $491.92 million -14.5%3.3%4.3 $173.21
10/15/20243,320,000 shares $690.00 million No Change3.9%5.5 $207.83
9/30/20243,320,000 shares $640.13 million +1.2%3.9%5.5 $192.81
9/15/20243,280,000 shares $640.16 million +7.2%3.8%5.2 $195.17
8/31/20243,060,000 shares $589.05 million +5.2%3.6%4.8 $192.50
8/15/20242,910,000 shares $540.33 million +13.7%3.4%4.3 $185.68
7/31/20242,560,000 shares $469.63 million -1.2%3.0%3.6 $183.45
7/15/20242,590,000 shares $445.61 million +4.4%3.0%3.6 $172.05
6/30/20242,480,000 shares $409.20 million -3.5%2.8%3.7 $165.00
6/15/20242,570,000 shares $402.18 million +2.4%2.9%4 $156.49
5/31/20242,510,000 shares $377.76 million +2.0%2.9%3.9 $150.50
5/15/20242,460,000 shares $366.54 million +9.3%2.8%3.7 $149.00
4/30/20242,250,000 shares $336.20 million -25.3%2.5%3.3 $149.42
4/15/20243,010,000 shares $474.47 million -2.3%3.4%4.2 $157.63
3/31/20243,080,000 shares $505.15 million -7.2%3.2%4.3 $164.01
3/15/20243,320,000 shares $546.44 million +17.7%3.5%4.5 $164.59
2/29/20242,820,000 shares $452.38 million +74.1%2.9%3.7 $160.42
2/15/20241,620,000 shares $266.07 million -40.2%1.7%2.2 $164.24
1/31/20242,710,000 shares $430.70 million -17.4%2.8%3.7 $158.93
1/15/20243,280,000 shares $520.63 million -3.8%3.4%4.3 $158.73
12/31/20233,410,000 shares $521.01 million -15.0%3.6%4.2 $152.79
12/15/20234,010,000 shares $585.54 million -4.3%4.2%4.8 $146.02
11/30/20234,190,000 shares $611.74 million +7.2%4.4%5.1 $146.00
11/15/20233,910,000 shares $551.70 million +9.8%4.1%4.8 $141.10
10/31/20233,560,000 shares $477.93 million -39.6%3.7%4.3 $134.25
10/15/20235,890,000 shares $791.09 million -5.2%6.2%7.3 $134.31
9/30/20236,210,000 shares $827.67 million +1.0%6.5%7.7 $133.28
9/15/20236,150,000 shares $836.52 million +5.9%6.4%7.7 $136.02
8/31/20235,810,000 shares $781.97 million +1.2%6.1%6.9 $134.59
8/15/20235,740,000 shares $738.05 million -3.5%6.0%6.3 $128.58
7/31/20235,950,000 shares $786.65 million +2.1%6.2%6.4 $132.21
7/15/20235,830,000 shares $731.78 million -2.0%6.1%6 $125.52
6/30/20235,950,000 shares $747.44 million +15.3%6.2%6.3 $125.62
6/15/20235,160,000 shares $673.12 million -3.4%5.4%5.6 $130.45
[RFK Jr CONFIRMED] Here’s why Dems are TERRIFIED (Ad)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr was just confirmed as Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services… but it was NOT easy. Democrats smeared RFK Jr as a fraud, liar and even a murderer…. to stop him from revealing Big Pharma’s biggest secrets…

Which is exactly why I’ve made the short video that reveals everything.
5/31/20235,340,000 shares $666.49 million +10.8%5.5%5.9 $124.81
5/15/20234,820,000 shares $578.74 million +23.9%5.0%5.7 $120.07
4/30/20233,890,000 shares $495.43 million +2.6%4.0%4.5 $127.36
4/15/20233,790,000 shares $501.83 million -0.3%3.8%4.8 $132.41
3/31/20233,800,000 shares $494 million +18.8%3.8%4.5 $130.00
3/15/20233,200,000 shares $401.34 million +2.6%3.2%4 $125.42
2/28/20233,120,000 shares $386.01 million -10.6%3.1%4 $123.72
2/15/20233,490,000 shares $445.25 million +11.5%3.5%4.4 $127.58
1/31/20233,130,000 shares $398.14 million +18.6%3.1%4.1 $127.20
1/15/20232,640,000 shares $340.53 million +16.3%2.6%3.2 $128.99
12/30/20222,270,000 shares $286.38 million +1.3%2.3%2.8 $126.16
12/15/20222,240,000 shares $291.02 million +8.7%2.2%2.7 $129.92
11/30/20222,060,000 shares $273.63 million -7.2%2.1%2.4 $132.83
11/15/20222,220,000 shares $286.49 million -12.9%2.2%2.7 $129.05
10/31/20222,550,000 shares $329.54 million +1.6%2.5%3.1 $129.23
10/15/20222,510,000 shares $280.74 million +8.2%2.5%3 $111.85
9/30/20222,320,000 shares $259.89 million +16.6%2.3%2.8 $112.02
9/15/20221,990,000 shares $237.81 million -2.9%2.0%2.4 $119.50
8/31/20222,050,000 shares $246.49 million -0.5%2.0%2.4 $120.24
8/15/20222,060,000 shares $252.58 million +5.1%2.0%2.3 $122.61
7/31/20221,960,000 shares $244.22 million -2.5%1.9%2 $124.60
7/15/20222,010,000 shares $246.67 million No Change1.6%1.9 $122.72
6/30/20222,010,000 shares $244.78 million -8.6%1.6%1.8 $121.78
6/15/20222,200,000 shares $266.51 million -20.9%1.8%1.9 $121.14
5/31/20222,780,000 shares $347.72 million -8.6%2.7%2.2 $125.08
5/15/20223,040,000 shares $371.49 million -8.7%3.0%2.1 $122.20
4/30/20223,330,000 shares $420.55 million -8.3%3.2%2.3 $126.29
4/15/20223,630,000 shares $518.29 million -17.7%3.5%2.6 $142.78
3/31/20224,410,000 shares $609.73 million -0.2%4.1%3 $138.26
3/15/20224,420,000 shares $598.69 million +7.0%4.1%3.3 $135.45
2/28/20224,130,000 shares $598.35 million +6.2%3.9%3 $144.88
2/15/20223,890,000 shares $512.51 million +0.3%3.6%3 $131.75
1/31/20223,880,000 shares $469.52 million -28.2%3.6%3.2 $121.01
1/15/20225,400,000 shares $681.16 million +14.9%5.0%4.5 $126.14
12/31/20214,700,000 shares $547.83 million -18.1%4.4%4.2 $116.56
12/15/20215,740,000 shares $650.97 million -10.0%5.4%5.2 $113.41
11/30/20216,380,000 shares $710.16 million +1.1%6.0%6.5 $111.31
11/15/20216,310,000 shares $738.14 million +6.2%5.9%7 $116.98
10/29/20215,940,000 shares $710.42 million +8.4%5.5%6.9 $119.60
10/15/20215,480,000 shares $664.40 million -11.0%5.1%6.8 $121.24
9/30/20216,160,000 shares $696.33 million -4.5%5.7%7 $113.04
9/15/20216,450,000 shares $758.07 million +8.2%6.0%6.9 $117.53
8/31/20215,960,000 shares $748.75 million -6.0%5.6%6.6 $125.63
8/13/20216,340,000 shares $784.45 million +2.6%5.9%7 $123.73
7/30/20216,180,000 shares $785.48 million -4.8%5.7%6.6 $127.10
7/15/20216,490,000 shares $800.48 million -3.1%6.0%6.1 $123.34
6/30/20216,700,000 shares $778.07 million -3.3%6.2%6.4 $116.13
6/15/20216,930,000 shares $827.23 million +5.0%6.2%6.7 $119.37
5/28/20216,600,000 shares $772.07 million -0.2%5.9%6.3 $116.98
5/14/20216,610,000 shares $778.66 million -5.2%5.9%5.5 $117.80
[RFK Jr CONFIRMED] Here’s why Dems are TERRIFIED (Ad)

Robert F. Kennedy Jr was just confirmed as Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services… but it was NOT easy. Democrats smeared RFK Jr as a fraud, liar and even a murderer…. to stop him from revealing Big Pharma’s biggest secrets…

Which is exactly why I’ve made the short video that reveals everything.
4/30/20216,970,000 shares $822.46 million -14.7%6.2%5.5 $118.00
4/15/20218,170,000 shares $953.03 million -5.6%7.3%5.8 $116.65
3/31/20218,650,000 shares $989.82 million -3.9%7.7%6.3 $114.43
3/15/20219,000,000 shares $1.04 billion -3.4%8.2%6.3 $115.15
2/26/20219,320,000 shares $1.04 billion -4.5%8.5%6.4 $111.24
2/12/20219,760,000 shares $1.17 billion +3.3%8.9%7.2 $120.16
1/29/20219,450,000 shares $1.25 billion -13.1%8.6%7.3 $132.22
1/15/202110,870,000 shares $1.40 billion -4.9%9.9%9.7 $128.63
12/31/202011,430,000 shares $1.53 billion -1.0%10.4%10.8 $134.12
12/15/202011,540,000 shares $1.41 billion -1.6%10.5%11.5 $122.52
11/30/202011,730,000 shares $1.40 billion +2.3%10.7%12.3 $119.72
11/15/202011,470,000 shares $1.36 billion +4.6%10.4%11.8 $118.67
10/30/202010,970,000 shares $1.27 billion +1.4%10.0%11.4 $115.85
10/15/202010,820,000 shares $1.39 billion +0.5%9.8%10.1 $128.03
9/30/202010,770,000 shares $1.30 billion +3.6%9.8%9.8 $120.34
9/15/202010,400,000 shares $1.28 billion -4.0%9.5%9.2 $122.78
8/31/202010,830,000 shares $1.37 billion -6.9%9.8%9.8 $126.26
8/14/202011,630,000 shares $1.44 billion +4.5%10.6%10.7 $123.95
7/31/202011,130,000 shares $1.40 billion +0.4%10.0%10.2 $125.35
7/15/202011,090,000 shares $1.31 billion -1.0%10.0%10.8 $118.38
6/30/202011,200,000 shares $1.20 billion +5.4%10.1%11.1 $107.43
6/15/202010,630,000 shares $1.13 billion -2.8%9.2%9.8 $106.13
5/29/202010,940,000 shares $1.20 billion +2.0%9.5%7.7 $109.67
5/15/202010,730,000 shares $1.12 billion +12.1%9.3%6.9 $104.75
4/30/20209,570,000 shares $1.01 billion +19.5%8.3%6.2 $105.74
4/15/20208,010,000 shares $817.82 million -3.1%7.0%5.1 $102.10
3/31/20208,270,000 shares $863.14 million -23.0%7.2%5.4 $104.37
3/13/202010,738,200 shares $1.13 billion -14.0%9.3%4.9 $105.36
2/28/202012,480,000 shares $1.09 billion -2.9%10.8%11.2 $87.50

CHKP Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Check Point Software Technologies' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Check Point Software Technologies shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of January 31st, investors have sold 3,430,000 shares of CHKP short. 4.04% of Check Point Software Technologies' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Check Point Software Technologies' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Check Point Software Technologies?

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. CHKP shares currently have a short interest ratio of 5.0. Learn More on Check Point Software Technologies's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Check Point Software Technologies?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Check Point Software Technologies: GTS Securities LLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, and Capital Fund Management S.A.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Check Point Software Technologies?

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. 4.04% of Check Point Software Technologies' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Check Point Software Technologies' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Check Point Software Technologies saw a increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totaling 3,430,000 shares, an increase of 6.9% from the previous total of 3,210,000 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 Check Point Software Technologies' float size?

Check Point Software Technologies currently has issued a total of 109,983,000 shares. Some of Check Point Software Technologies' 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. Check Point Software Technologies currently has a public float of 84,830,000 shares.

How does Check Point Software Technologies' short interest compare to its competitors?

4.04% of Check Point Software Technologies' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "computer software" compare to Check Point Software Technologies: Infosys Limited (2.42%), Atlassian Co. (1.60%), NetEase, Inc. (0.68%), Snowflake Inc. (2.97%), The Trade Desk, Inc. (2.08%), Cloudflare, Inc. (2.32%), Datadog, Inc. (3.91%), HubSpot, Inc. (1.63%), Roblox Co. (4.51%), Veeva Systems Inc. (2.29%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: AppLovin Co. ($5.21 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.07 billion), Reddit, Inc. ($3.33 billion), The Kroger Co. ($2.67 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.29 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($2.17 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.99 billion), Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. ($1.87 billion), Rivian Automotive, Inc. ($1.76 billion), and Moderna, Inc. ($1.60 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Check Point Software Technologies stock?

Short selling CHKP is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Check Point Software Technologies as its price is falling. CHKP shares are trading down $2.17 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 Check Point Software Technologies?

A short squeeze for Check Point Software Technologies 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 CHKP, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Check Point Software Technologies' 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 CHKP, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is January, 31 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:CHKP) was last updated on 2/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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