Sonic Automotive (SAH) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume $61.68 -0.89 (-1.42%) (As of 11/20/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short Interest Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Sonic Automotive Short Interest DataSonic Automotive (SAH) has a short interest of 1.43 million shares, representing 11.11% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -5.30% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 8.3, indicating that it would take 8.3 days of the average trading volume of 206,108 shares to cover all short positions.Current Short Interest1,430,000 sharesPrevious Short Interest1,510,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-5.30%Dollar Volume Sold Short$81.12 millionShort Interest Ratio8.3 Days to CoverLast Record DateOctober 31, 2024Outstanding Shares34,190,000 sharesFloat Size12,870,000 sharesShort Percent of Float11.11%Today's Trading Volume102,746 sharesAverage Trading Volume206,108 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average50% Short Selling Sonic Automotive? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Sonic Automotive and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float ChartSAH Short Interest Over TimeSAH Days to Cover Over TimeSAH Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Crypto Swap Profits[625,000% Gain] – Are You Ready for the Next Altcoin Boom?All of our key indicators are flashing the same signal: an altcoin season is fast approaching. And if you know anything about crypto, you know that altcoin seasons are where some of the biggest gains happen.Register for the FREE Workshop Now & get $10 in Bitcoin Sonic Automotive Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 10/31/20241,430,000 shares $81.12 million -5.3%11.1%8.3 $56.73 10/15/20241,510,000 shares $82.87 million +2.0%11.8%8.6 $54.88 9/30/20241,480,000 shares $86.55 million -3.9%11.5%8.2 $58.48 9/15/20241,540,000 shares $86.18 million -4.4%12.0%8.5 $55.96 8/31/20241,610,000 shares $100.37 million +1.9%12.6%8.8 $62.34 8/15/20241,580,000 shares $94.15 million -10.2%12.4%8.7 $59.59 Get the Latest News and Ratings for SAH and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Sonic Automotive and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/31/20241,760,000 shares $104.76 million +1.7%14.0%9.6 $59.52 7/15/20241,730,000 shares $97.57 million -5.5%13.7%8.7 $56.40 6/30/20241,830,000 shares $99.68 million +5.2%14.6%9 $54.47 6/15/20241,740,000 shares $97.77 million -7.0%13.8%8.5 $56.19 5/31/20241,870,000 shares $105.97 million -7.0%14.8%9.1 $56.67 5/15/20242,010,000 shares $119.82 million -6.1%15.9%9.1 $59.61 4/30/20242,140,000 shares $123.87 million -3.2%16.9%8.6 $57.89 4/15/20242,210,000 shares $109.13 million +0.9%17.4%9.8 $49.38 3/31/20242,190,000 shares $124.70 million -5.6%17.9%10.4 $56.94 3/15/20242,320,000 shares $122.31 million -1.7%19.0%11 $52.72 2/29/20242,360,000 shares $123.73 million +0.9%19.4%10.3 $52.43 2/15/20242,340,000 shares $126.45 million +2.6%19.3%10.8 $54.04 1/31/20242,280,000 shares $115.28 million +1.3%18.5%11 $50.56 1/15/20242,250,000 shares $113.99 million +5.1%18.3%9.2 $50.66 12/31/20232,140,000 shares $120.29 million -12.3%17.4%8.3 $56.21 12/15/20232,440,000 shares $133.25 million -1.6%19.8%9.1 $54.61 11/30/20232,480,000 shares $127.21 million +0.4%20.2%9.1 $51.30 11/15/20232,470,000 shares $136.29 million -2.8%20.1%9 $55.18 10/31/20232,540,000 shares $121.55 million +17.6%19.6%9 $47.86 10/15/20232,160,000 shares $90.37 million -4.0%16.8%8 $41.84 9/30/20232,250,000 shares $107.46 million -2.6%17.5%8.5 $47.76 9/15/20232,310,000 shares $121.32 million +3.1%17.9%8.9 $52.52 8/31/20232,240,000 shares $119.48 million +6.7%17.4%8.3 $53.34 8/15/20232,100,000 shares $105.80 million +0.5%16.3%7.3 $50.38 7/31/20232,090,000 shares $100.10 million -10.7%16.2%7.3 $47.90 7/15/20232,340,000 shares $119.04 million -7.1%18.6%7.6 $50.87 6/30/20232,520,000 shares $120.13 million -1.2%20.0%8.2 $47.67 6/15/20232,550,000 shares $116.56 million -4.9%20.3%8.2 $45.71 5/31/20232,680,000 shares $111.06 million -1.1%20.8%7.3 $41.44 5/15/20232,710,000 shares $110.03 million -16.4%21.1%6.9 $40.60 4/30/20233,240,000 shares $144.24 million -7.2%23.0%8 $44.52 4/15/20233,490,000 shares $189.12 million -5.2%24.8%9.4 $54.19 3/31/20233,680,000 shares $199.97 million -3.2%25.7%9.8 $54.34 3/15/20233,800,000 shares $197.11 million -6.6%26.6%9.4 $51.87This Bull Market Indicator called NVDA at $116 (Ad)Every now and again we find an investment idea so incredible we can’t help but share. 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Short interest is the volume of Sonic Automotive shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of October 31st, traders have sold 1,430,000 shares of SAH short. 11.11% of Sonic Automotive's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Sonic Automotive's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Sonic Automotive? 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. SAH shares currently have a short interest ratio of 8.0. Learn More on Sonic Automotive's short interest ratio. What is a good short interest percentage for Sonic Automotive? 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. 11.11% of Sonic Automotive's floating shares are currently sold short. Is Sonic Automotive's short interest increasing or decreasing? Sonic Automotive saw a decrease in short interest in October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,430,000 shares, a decrease of 5.3% from the previous total of 1,510,000 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 Sonic Automotive's float size? Sonic Automotive currently has issued a total of 34,190,000 shares. Some of Sonic Automotive'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. Sonic Automotive currently has a public float of 12,870,000 shares. How does Sonic Automotive's short interest compare to its competitors? 11.11% of Sonic Automotive's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Sonic Automotive: AutoNation, Inc. (9.36%), Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (13.76%), Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (11.74%), Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (17.93%), Monro, Inc. (12.24%), America's Car-Mart, Inc. (13.68%), O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (1.63%), AutoZone, Inc. (2.02%), CarMax, Inc. (10.04%), Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (6.50%), 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 Sonic Automotive stock? Short selling SAH is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Sonic Automotive as its price is falling. SAH shares are trading down $0.89 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 Sonic Automotive? A short squeeze for Sonic Automotive 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 SAH, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Sonic Automotive'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 SAH, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024. 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