Baxter International (BAX) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume $31.71 -0.92 (-2.82%) (As of 12:34 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Short Interest Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Baxter International Short Interest DataBaxter International (BAX) has a short interest of 11.47 million shares. This marks a -10.32% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 3.2, indicating that it would take 3.2 days of the average trading volume of 4.06 million shares to cover all short positions.Current Short Interest11,470,000 sharesPrevious Short Interest12,790,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-10.32%Dollar Volume Sold Short$409.48 millionShort Interest Ratio3.2 Days to CoverLast Record DateOctober 31, 2024Outstanding Shares510,180,000 sharesPercentage of Shares Shorted2.25%Today's Trading Volume2,215,429 sharesAverage Trading Volume4,061,080 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average55% Short Selling Baxter International? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Baxter International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float ChartBAX Short Interest Over TimeBAX Days to Cover Over TimeBAX Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Crypto 101 MediaTrump’s Sending THIS Crypto Higher on PurposeDiscover the coin set to explode before 2025! Trump could trigger THIS crypto coin… YES, I WANT THE #1 CRYPTO NOW Baxter International Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 10/31/202411,470,000 shares $409.48 million -10.3%N/A3.2 $35.70 10/15/202412,790,000 shares $468.75 million +6.3%N/A3.2 $36.65 9/30/202412,030,000 shares $456.78 million -8.9%N/A2.8 $37.97 9/15/202413,200,000 shares $524.30 million +21.2%N/A3 $39.72 8/31/202410,890,000 shares $413.17 million +24.6%N/A2.3 $37.94 8/15/20248,740,000 shares $312.46 million -12.0%N/A1.8 $35.75 Get the Latest News and Ratings for BAX and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Baxter International and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/31/20249,930,000 shares $355.59 million +12.2%N/A2 $35.81 7/15/20248,850,000 shares $300.63 million +3.4%N/A1.9 $33.97 6/30/20248,560,000 shares $286.33 million +16.0%N/A1.9 $33.45 6/15/20247,380,000 shares $249.30 million +38.2%N/A1.8 $33.78 5/31/20245,340,000 shares $182.15 million -33.0%N/A1.3 $34.11 5/15/20247,970,000 shares $282.38 million -20.5%N/A2.1 $35.43 4/30/202410,020,000 shares $404.51 million +3.5%N/A2.6 $40.37 4/15/20249,680,000 shares $387.59 million +27.0%N/A2.7 $40.04 3/31/20247,620,000 shares $325.68 million -6.9%N/A2.1 $42.74 3/15/20248,180,000 shares $340.37 million +0.6%N/A2.2 $41.61 2/29/20248,130,000 shares $331.54 million +7.8%N/A2.1 $40.78 2/15/20247,540,000 shares $308.69 million +0.8%N/A2 $40.94 1/31/20247,480,000 shares $289.40 million -19.7%N/A1.9 $38.69 1/15/20249,320,000 shares $372.80 million -2.8%N/A2.2 $40.00 12/31/20239,590,000 shares $370.75 million +2.2%N/A1.9 $38.66 12/15/20239,380,000 shares $363.24 million -1.4%N/A1.8 $38.73 11/30/20239,510,000 shares $343.12 million -8.0%N/A1.9 $36.08 11/15/202310,340,000 shares $365.21 million +13.6%N/A2.1 $35.32 10/31/20239,100,000 shares $295.20 million -19.5%1.8%1.9 $32.44 10/15/202311,300,000 shares $359.79 million +26.8%2.3%2.3 $31.84 9/30/20238,910,000 shares $336.26 million +21.6%1.8%2 $37.74 9/15/20237,330,000 shares $286.46 million +2.2%1.5%1.7 $39.08 8/31/20237,170,000 shares $291.10 million +10.8%1.4%1.6 $40.60 8/15/20236,470,000 shares $273.94 million -17.1%1.3%1.3 $42.34 7/31/20237,800,000 shares $352.79 million +11.1%N/A1.5 $45.23 7/15/20237,020,000 shares $328.96 million -2.8%1.4%1.4 $46.86 6/30/20237,220,000 shares $328.94 million +35.0%1.4%1.4 $45.56 6/15/20235,350,000 shares $237.86 million +2.3%1.1%1 $44.46 5/31/20235,230,000 shares $212.97 million -8.4%1.0%0.9 $40.72 5/15/20235,710,000 shares $244.50 million -5.5%1.1%1 $42.82 4/30/20236,040,000 shares $287.99 million -17.5%N/A0.9 $47.68 4/15/20237,320,000 shares $315.13 million -21.5%N/A1.1 $43.05 3/31/20239,320,000 shares $378.02 million +46.5%N/A1.4 $40.56 3/15/20236,360,000 shares $243.14 million +52.5%N/A1 $38.23Is Your 401(k) Safe? 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Short interest is the volume of Baxter International shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 31st, investors have sold 11,470,000 shares of BAX short. Learn More on Baxter International's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Baxter International? 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. BAX shares currently have a short interest ratio of 3.0. Learn More on Baxter International's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Baxter International? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Baxter International: BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Point72 DIFC Ltd, and Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Is Baxter International's short interest increasing or decreasing? Baxter International saw a decline in short interest in the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 11,470,000 shares, a decline of 10.3% from the previous total of 12,790,000 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 Baxter International's short interest compare to its competitors? Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Baxter International: Becton, Dickinson and Company (0.71%), Edwards Lifesciences Co. (1.33%), ResMed Inc. (5.37%), IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (2.57%), DexCom, Inc. (2.40%), STERIS plc (1.05%), Insulet Co. (4.05%), Hologic, Inc. (2.12%), Globus Medical, Inc. (2.11%), Teleflex Incorporated (1.42%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.08 billion), AppLovin Co. ($3.18 billion), Paychex, Inc. ($2.64 billion), Nu Holdings Ltd. ($2.54 billion), International Paper ($2.46 billion), Cencora, Inc. ($2.27 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($1.87 billion), SoFi Technologies, Inc. ($1.81 billion), Lululemon Athletica Inc. ($1.75 billion), and Onsemi ($1.71 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Baxter International stock? Short selling BAX is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Baxter International as its price is falling. BAX shares are trading down $1.19 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 Baxter International? A short squeeze for Baxter International 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 BAX, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Baxter International'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 BAX, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024. More Short Interest Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies Becton, Dickinson and Company Short Squeeze Edwards Lifesciences Short Squeeze ResMed Short Squeeze IDEXX Laboratories Short Squeeze DexCom Short Squeeze STERIS Short Squeeze Insulet Short Squeeze Hologic Short Squeeze Globus Medical Short Squeeze Teleflex Short Squeeze Short Interest Tools Stocks to Short Largest Short Interest Positions Short Interest Increases Short Interest Decreases Short Interest Reporting Dates This page (NYSE:BAX) was last updated on 11/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersIs Your 401(k) Safe? The Real Risk No One Sees ComingEvery day you wait, your savings are at greater risk. 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