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PayPal (PYPL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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PayPal Short Interest Data

PayPal (PYPL) has a short interest of 24.85 million shares, representing 2.53% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -12.78% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.5, indicating that it would take 2.5 days of the average trading volume of 11.12 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
24,850,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
28,490,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-12.78%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.20 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
January 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
989,240,000 shares
Float Size
984,020,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.53%
Today's Trading Volume
3,211,647 shares
Average Trading Volume
11,123,185 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
29%
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PYPL Short Interest Over Time

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PYPL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

PayPal Short Interest History

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
1/31/202524,850,000 shares $2.20 billion -12.8%2.5%2.5 $88.58
1/15/202528,490,000 shares $2.55 billion +6.3%2.9%3.1 $89.64
12/31/202426,800,000 shares $2.29 billion +6.1%2.7%3 $85.35
12/15/202425,260,000 shares $2.30 billion +10.1%2.5%2.6 $91.02
11/30/202422,950,000 shares $1.99 billion +0.5%2.3%2.2 $86.77
11/15/202422,840,000 shares $1.96 billion +2.4%2.3%2.1 $85.83
10/31/202422,300,000 shares $1.77 billion -7.9%2.2%2 $79.30
10/15/202424,220,000 shares $1.93 billion +4.6%2.4%2.1 $79.55
9/30/202423,150,000 shares $1.81 billion -1.8%2.3%1.9 $78.03
9/15/202423,580,000 shares $1.65 billion +4.0%2.3%1.9 $70.10
8/31/202422,680,000 shares $1.64 billion +20.6%2.2%1.8 $72.43
8/15/202418,800,000 shares $1.28 billion -12.0%1.8%1.5 $67.94
7/31/202421,370,000 shares $1.41 billion +4.0%2.1%1.7 $65.78
7/15/202420,550,000 shares $1.24 billion -4.8%2.0%1.7 $60.47
6/30/202421,590,000 shares $1.25 billion -7.2%2.1%1.8 $58.03
6/15/202423,260,000 shares $1.41 billion +9.0%2.2%2 $60.64
5/31/202421,350,000 shares $1.34 billion -6.1%2.1%1.8 $62.99
5/15/202422,740,000 shares $1.45 billion -2.3%2.2%1.8 $63.90
4/30/202423,280,000 shares $1.58 billion +11.0%2.2%1.6 $67.92
4/15/202420,970,000 shares $1.33 billion -4.3%2.0%1.4 $63.51
3/31/202421,900,000 shares $1.47 billion -4.6%2.1%1.3 $66.99
3/15/202422,950,000 shares $1.44 billion +8.3%2.2%1.3 $62.85
2/29/202421,200,000 shares $1.28 billion -0.4%2.0%1.1 $60.34
2/15/202421,280,000 shares $1.27 billion +13.0%2.0%1.1 $59.70
1/31/202418,830,000 shares $1.16 billion -3.7%1.8%1 $61.35
1/15/202419,550,000 shares $1.19 billion -15.4%1.8%1.1 $61.00
12/31/202323,110,000 shares $1.42 billion -4.7%2.2%1.4 $61.41
12/15/202324,250,000 shares $1.49 billion +12.3%2.3%1.6 $61.26
11/30/202321,590,000 shares $1.24 billion +10.0%2.0%1.4 $57.61
11/15/202319,620,000 shares $1.14 billion +9.2%1.8%1.4 $58.25
10/31/202317,970,000 shares $930.85 million -4.2%1.7%1.2 $51.80
10/15/202318,750,000 shares $1.05 billion -0.8%1.7%1.3 $55.75
9/30/202318,900,000 shares $1.10 billion -25.7%1.7%1.2 $58.46
9/15/202325,430,000 shares $1.63 billion +30.3%2.3%1.7 $64.21
8/31/202319,520,000 shares $1.22 billion +11.9%1.8%1.2 $62.51
8/15/202317,440,000 shares $1.04 billion -7.8%1.6%1 $59.47
7/31/202318,910,000 shares $1.43 billion -4.4%1.7%1 $75.82
7/15/202319,770,000 shares $1.43 billion +5.0%1.8%1.1 $72.10
6/30/202318,830,000 shares $1.26 billion -8.6%1.7%1.1 $66.73
6/15/202320,610,000 shares $1.36 billion -1.4%1.9%1.2 $65.85
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5/31/202320,910,000 shares $1.30 billion +7.6%1.9%1.4 $61.99
5/15/202319,430,000 shares $1.21 billion +25.1%1.8%1.4 $62.25
4/30/202315,530,000 shares $1.18 billion -2.7%1.4%1.2 $76.00
4/15/202315,960,000 shares $1.22 billion -4.2%1.4%1.3 $76.53
3/31/202316,660,000 shares $1.27 billion -20.7%1.5%1.3 $75.94
3/15/202321,000,000 shares $1.55 billion -4.7%1.9%1.6 $73.91
2/28/202322,040,000 shares $1.62 billion +4.3%2.0%1.6 $73.60
2/15/202321,130,000 shares $1.65 billion +13.2%1.9%1.5 $77.91
1/31/202318,660,000 shares $1.52 billion -19.9%1.7%1.3 $81.49
1/15/202323,280,000 shares $1.85 billion +14.0%2.1%1.5 $79.48
12/30/202220,420,000 shares $1.45 billion -2.6%1.8%1.3 $71.22
12/15/202220,970,000 shares $1.46 billion +2.8%1.9%1.4 $69.77
11/30/202220,400,000 shares $1.60 billion -12.8%1.8%1.4 $78.41
11/15/202223,400,000 shares $2.10 billion +14.0%2.1%1.7 $89.86
10/31/202220,530,000 shares $1.72 billion -14.6%1.8%1.5 $83.58
10/15/202224,030,000 shares $1.93 billion +1.0%2.1%1.7 $80.47
9/30/202223,790,000 shares $2.05 billion +10.5%2.1%1.7 $86.07
9/15/202221,530,000 shares $2.08 billion -0.8%1.9%1.6 $96.40
8/31/202221,700,000 shares $2.03 billion -1.1%1.9%1.5 $93.44
8/15/202221,930,000 shares $2.23 billion -2.2%1.9%1.5 $101.51
7/31/202222,430,000 shares $1.94 billion -2.3%1.9%1.4 $86.53
7/15/202222,950,000 shares $1.70 billion -5.2%2.0%1.4 $73.91
6/30/202224,210,000 shares $1.69 billion -9.8%2.1%1.4 $69.84
6/15/202226,830,000 shares $2.03 billion +17.7%2.3%1.6 $75.83
5/31/202222,790,000 shares $1.94 billion -14.1%2.0%1.3 $85.21
5/15/202226,530,000 shares $2.09 billion +10.7%2.3%1.3 $78.83
4/30/202223,960,000 shares $2.11 billion +12.0%2.1%1.1 $87.93
4/15/202221,390,000 shares $2.19 billion +4.1%1.8%0.9 $102.31
3/31/202220,540,000 shares $2.38 billion -10.9%1.8%0.9 $115.65
3/15/202223,060,000 shares $2.32 billion +7.9%2.0%1.1 $100.46
2/28/202221,370,000 shares $2.39 billion +8.2%1.8%1.1 $111.93
2/15/202219,750,000 shares $2.28 billion +10.0%1.7%1 $115.46
1/31/202217,960,000 shares $3.09 billion +1.0%1.6%0.9 $171.94
1/15/202217,790,000 shares $3.17 billion -4.8%N/A1.1 $178.42
12/31/202118,690,000 shares $3.52 billion +8.2%N/A1.2 $188.58
12/15/202117,270,000 shares $3.29 billion +11.8%N/A1.2 $190.66
11/30/202115,450,000 shares $2.86 billion -6.8%N/A1.1 $184.89
11/15/202116,570,000 shares $3.52 billion +21.9%N/A1.4 $212.54
10/29/202113,590,000 shares $3.16 billion +15.4%N/A1.4 $232.59
10/15/202111,780,000 shares $3.16 billion +2.3%N/A1.5 $268.35
9/30/202111,520,000 shares $3.00 billion +4.6%N/A1.9 $260.21
9/15/202111,010,000 shares $3.11 billion -1.8%N/A1.8 $282.43
8/31/202111,210,000 shares $3.24 billion -5.8%N/A1.8 $288.66
8/13/202111,900,000 shares $3.27 billion +20.8%N/A2 $274.91
7/30/20219,850,000 shares $2.71 billion -11.3%N/A1.5 $275.53
7/15/202111,110,000 shares $3.29 billion -8.9%N/A1.8 $296.51
6/30/202112,200,000 shares $3.56 billion -14.5%N/A1.9 $291.48
6/15/202114,270,000 shares $3.88 billion +3.4%N/A2.1 $271.89
5/28/202113,800,000 shares $3.59 billion +7.8%N/A2 $260.02
5/14/202112,800,000 shares $3.08 billion -4.5%1.1%1.6 $240.80
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4/30/202113,400,000 shares $3.59 billion -7.2%1.2%1.5 $267.85
4/15/202114,440,000 shares $3.86 billion +2.9%1.2%1.5 $267.21
3/31/202114,040,000 shares $3.32 billion -9.2%1.2%1.5 $236.54
3/15/202115,470,000 shares $3.87 billion +20.0%1.3%1.6 $250.35
2/26/202112,890,000 shares $3.27 billion -5.3%1.1%1.4 $253.94
2/12/202113,610,000 shares $3.88 billion -13.8%1.2%1.5 $285.03
1/29/202115,780,000 shares $3.75 billion +19.8%1.4%1.8 $237.79
1/15/202113,170,000 shares $3.19 billion -4.4%1.2%1.5 $242.06
12/31/202013,780,000 shares $3.19 billion -8.3%1.2%1.5 $231.51
12/15/202015,030,000 shares $3.32 billion -11.6%1.4%1.7 $220.79
11/30/202017,000,000 shares $3.59 billion +2.9%1.5%1.8 $211.39
11/15/202016,520,000 shares $3.12 billion +14.4%1.5%1.8 $188.62
10/30/202014,440,000 shares $2.82 billion -10.8%1.3%1.6 $195.04
10/15/202016,190,000 shares $3.30 billion -6.3%1.5%2 $203.60
9/30/202017,280,000 shares $3.40 billion +22.0%1.6%2.2 $197.03
9/15/202014,160,000 shares $2.63 billion +5.4%1.3%1.8 $186.02
8/31/202013,440,000 shares $2.74 billion +8.0%1.2%1.8 $204.14
8/14/202012,450,000 shares $2.38 billion -10.9%1.1%1.7 $191.46
7/31/202013,980,000 shares $2.74 billion +4.3%1.3%1.8 $196.07
7/15/202013,400,000 shares $2.31 billion -7.3%1.2%1.6 $172.06
6/30/202014,460,000 shares $2.52 billion -4.7%1.3%1.7 $174.23
6/15/202015,170,000 shares $2.39 billion +11.0%1.4%1.6 $157.55
5/29/202013,670,000 shares $2.12 billion +9.3%1.2%1.3 $155.01
5/15/202012,510,000 shares $1.82 billion +7.0%1.1%1.1 $145.51
4/30/202011,690,000 shares $1.44 billion -1.5%1.1%1.1 $122.93
4/15/202011,870,000 shares $1.28 billion -17.6%1.1%1.2 $107.95
3/31/202014,410,000 shares $1.73 billion -10.6%1.3%1.5 $120.18
3/13/202016,121,400 shares $1.71 billion +30.2%1.5%1.5 $105.84
2/28/202012,380,000 shares $1.06 billion -5.3%1.1%1.7 $85.26

PYPL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is PayPal's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of PayPal shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of January 31st, investors have sold 24,850,000 shares of PYPL short. 2.53% of PayPal's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on PayPal's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for PayPal?

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. PYPL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on PayPal's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting PayPal?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of PayPal: Toronto Dominion Bank, CTC LLC, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., Wolverine Trading LLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Nomura Holdings Inc., Maven Securities LTD, Laurion Capital Management LP, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Group One Trading LLC, Eisler Capital Management Ltd., D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Cresset Asset Management LLC, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Bank of America Corp DE, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Jane Street Group LLC, Optiver Holding B.V., Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Parallax Volatility Advisers L.P., Two Sigma Securities LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, HAP Trading LLC, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC, Marshall Wace LLP, PEAK6 LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Barclays PLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Capula Management Ltd, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal Can, Wells Fargo & Company MN, One River Asset Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Simplex Trading LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Prosperity Wealth Management Inc., Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, VELA Investment Management LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Wolverine Asset Management LLC, IMC Chicago LLC, Caas Capital Management LP, Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft, SteelPeak Wealth LLC, Key Client Fiduciary Advisors LLC, XR Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for PayPal?

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. 2.53% of PayPal's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is PayPal's short interest increasing or decreasing?

PayPal saw a decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 31st, there was short interest totaling 24,850,000 shares, a decrease of 12.8% from the previous total of 28,490,000 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 PayPal's float size?

PayPal currently has issued a total of 989,242,000 shares. Some of PayPal'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. PayPal currently has a public float of 984,020,000 shares.

How does PayPal's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.53% of PayPal's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "business services" compare to PayPal: Alibaba Group Holding Limited (2.07%), PDD Holdings Inc. (2.08%), S&P Global Inc. (0.96%), Uber Technologies, Inc. (2.85%), MercadoLibre, Inc. (1.35%), Relx Plc (0.10%), DoorDash, Inc. (2.57%), Waste Connections, Inc. (0.85%), Trip.com Group Limited (2.06%), IQVIA Holdings Inc. (1.64%),

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 PayPal stock?

Short selling PYPL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from PayPal as its price is falling. PYPL shares are trading down $0.73 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 PayPal?

A short squeeze for PayPal 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 PYPL, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is PayPal'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 PYPL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is January, 31 2025.



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