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Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$74.41 -0.07 (-0.09%)
(As of 11/15/2024 ET)

Scotts Miracle-Gro Short Interest Data

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) has a short interest of 5.03 million shares, representing 11.77% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -4.19% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 6.8, indicating that it would take 6.8 days of the average trading volume of 816,937 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
5,030,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
5,250,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-4.19%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$437.51 million
Short Interest Ratio
6.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
October 31, 2024
Outstanding Shares
56,821,000 shares
Float Size
42,730,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
11.77%
Today's Trading Volume
643,663 shares
Average Trading Volume
816,937 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
79%
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SMG Short Interest Over Time

SMG Days to Cover Over Time

SMG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Scotts Miracle-Gro Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
10/31/20245,030,000 shares $437.51 million -4.2%11.8%6.8 $86.98
10/15/20245,250,000 shares $467.36 million +5.0%12.3%7 $89.02
9/30/20245,000,000 shares $433.50 million -4.6%11.7%6.1 $86.70
9/15/20245,240,000 shares $365.44 million -9.3%12.3%6.3 $69.74
8/31/20245,780,000 shares $410.26 million -0.5%13.5%6.6 $70.98
8/15/20245,810,000 shares $421.98 million -8.2%13.7%6.1 $72.63
7/31/20246,330,000 shares $497.54 million -1.3%14.9%6.5 $78.60
7/15/20246,410,000 shares $397.61 million +2.4%15.1%7.1 $62.03
6/30/20246,260,000 shares $407.28 million +1.8%14.8%7.4 $65.06
6/15/20246,150,000 shares $408.24 million +19.2%14.5%7.4 $66.38
5/31/20245,160,000 shares $359.55 million +18.9%12.2%6.5 $69.68
5/15/20244,340,000 shares $301.37 million -4.0%10.3%5.5 $69.44
4/30/20244,520,000 shares $310.12 million No Change10.7%5.6 $68.61
4/15/20244,520,000 shares $310.70 million +0.9%10.7%5.9 $68.74
3/31/20244,480,000 shares $334.16 million +0.7%10.6%5.8 $74.59
3/15/20244,450,000 shares $306.03 million -6.1%10.5%5.8 $68.77
2/29/20244,740,000 shares $311.47 million +10.8%11.2%6.3 $65.71
2/15/20244,280,000 shares $255.67 million +9.2%10.2%6.2 $59.74
1/31/20243,920,000 shares $220.54 million +13.0%9.3%5.6 $56.26
1/15/20243,470,000 shares $204.56 million +2.7%8.2%4.7 $58.95
12/31/20233,380,000 shares $215.48 million -16.1%8.0%4.6 $63.75
12/15/20234,030,000 shares $245.10 million -6.9%9.6%5.2 $60.82
11/30/20234,330,000 shares $241.01 million -10.4%10.3%5.6 $55.66
11/15/20234,830,000 shares $280.38 million +6.9%11.5%6.2 $58.05
10/31/20234,520,000 shares $200.89 million +16.5%10.9%5.9 $44.45
10/15/20233,880,000 shares $185.35 million +8.1%9.4%5.2 $47.77
9/30/20233,590,000 shares $185.53 million +9.8%8.7%4.7 $51.68
9/15/20233,270,000 shares $179.95 million +6.9%7.9%4.4 $55.03
8/31/20233,060,000 shares $173.38 million -8.1%7.4%3.9 $56.66
8/15/20233,330,000 shares $169.11 million -1.2%8.0%4.3 $50.79
7/31/20233,370,000 shares $236.03 million -3.2%8.1%4.4 $70.04
7/15/20233,480,000 shares $233.89 million -1.4%8.4%4.6 $67.21
6/30/20233,530,000 shares $221.30 million +9.6%8.5%4.7 $62.69
6/15/20233,220,000 shares $201.12 million -0.3%7.8%4.2 $62.46
5/31/20233,230,000 shares $204.17 million -2.1%7.8%4.5 $63.21
5/15/20233,300,000 shares $224.37 million +17.0%8.0%4.7 $67.99
4/30/20232,820,000 shares $188.40 million +0.4%6.8%3.9 $66.81
4/15/20232,810,000 shares $207.18 million -10.2%6.8%3.7 $73.73
3/31/20233,130,000 shares $218.29 million +13.0%7.6%4 $69.74
3/15/20232,770,000 shares $202.85 million -12.1%6.7%3.5 $73.23
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2/28/20233,150,000 shares $259.88 million -8.7%7.7%3.8 $82.50
2/15/20233,450,000 shares $284.52 million -12.4%8.4%4.1 $82.47
1/31/20233,940,000 shares $284.43 million +1.8%9.7%4.4 $72.19
1/15/20233,870,000 shares $232.43 million +20.9%9.5%4.4 $60.06
12/30/20223,200,000 shares $155.49 million -3.0%7.9%3.5 $48.59
12/15/20223,300,000 shares $162.10 million -5.4%8.1%3.4 $49.12
11/30/20223,490,000 shares $195.20 million -7.2%8.6%3.6 $55.93
11/15/20223,760,000 shares $237.37 million +5.3%9.4%3.8 $63.13
10/31/20223,570,000 shares $163.90 million +2.3%8.9%3.9 $45.91
10/15/20223,490,000 shares $150.94 million +22.5%8.7%4.4 $43.25
9/30/20222,850,000 shares $121.84 million +14.5%7.1%3.9 $42.75
9/15/20222,490,000 shares $133.07 million +31.8%6.2%4.2 $53.44
8/31/20221,890,000 shares $126.54 million -0.5%4.7%3.2 $66.95
8/15/20221,900,000 shares $158.67 million -1.0%4.7%3.4 $83.51
7/31/20221,920,000 shares $170.78 million -16.5%4.8%3.4 $88.95
7/15/20222,300,000 shares $184.69 million +11.1%5.8%4 $80.30
6/30/20222,070,000 shares $163.51 million -5.5%5.2%3.5 $78.99
6/15/20222,190,000 shares $190.25 million +1.4%5.6%3.7 $86.87
5/31/20222,160,000 shares $204.38 million +4.9%5.4%4 $94.62
5/15/20222,060,000 shares $201.14 million +3.0%5.1%3.9 $97.64
4/30/20222,000,000 shares $207.86 million +0.5%5.0%3.8 $103.93
4/15/20221,990,000 shares $226.44 million +10.6%5.0%3.9 $113.79
3/31/20221,800,000 shares $221.33 million +9.8%4.5%3.6 $122.96
3/15/20221,640,000 shares $187.06 million +2.5%4.1%3.5 $114.06
2/28/20221,600,000 shares $224.10 million -1.2%4.0%3.5 $140.06
2/15/20221,620,000 shares $230.32 million +10.2%4.1%3.7 $142.17
1/31/20221,470,000 shares $222.26 million +9.7%3.7%3.6 $151.20
1/15/20221,340,000 shares $219.21 million +13.6%3.4%3.3 $163.59
12/31/20211,180,000 shares $189.98 million -11.9%3.0%3 $161.00
12/15/20211,340,000 shares $209.52 million +12.6%3.4%3.3 $156.36
11/30/20211,190,000 shares $172.42 million +5.3%3.0%2.7 $144.89
11/15/20211,130,000 shares $193.74 million No Change2.8%2.8 $171.45
10/29/20211,130,000 shares $167.76 million +3.7%2.8%2.8 $148.46
10/15/20211,090,000 shares $161.70 million +21.1%2.7%2.8 $148.35
9/30/2021900,400 shares $131.78 million -8.6%2.2%2.3 $146.36
9/15/2021985,200 shares $143.42 million +18.5%2.4%2.5 $145.57
8/31/2021831,600 shares $130.42 million -15.4%2.0%2 $156.83
8/13/2021983,500 shares $153.79 million +0.2%2.4%2.3 $156.37
7/30/2021981,700 shares $173.72 million +4.2%2.4%2.3 $176.96
7/15/2021942,300 shares $167.72 million +2.1%2.3%2.3 $177.99
6/30/2021922,900 shares $177.12 million -13.8%2.3%2.2 $191.92
6/15/20211,070,000 shares $203.24 million -6.1%2.6%2.6 $189.94
5/28/20211,140,000 shares $247.80 million +19.6%2.8%3 $217.37
5/14/2021953,500 shares $217.79 million -1.0%2.3%2.6 $228.41
4/30/2021963,100 shares $228.40 million -0.1%2.4%2.4 $237.15
4/15/2021964,100 shares $232.53 million -8.2%2.4%2.3 $241.19
3/31/20211,050,000 shares $257.24 million +19.9%2.6%2.6 $244.99
3/15/2021875,700 shares $195.96 million +17.4%2.2%2.2 $223.77
2/26/2021746,200 shares $158.96 million -12.3%1.8%2 $213.03
2/12/2021851,100 shares $205.01 million -3.3%2.1%2.5 $240.88
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1/29/2021880,500 shares $199.56 million -10.1%2.2%2.7 $226.64
1/15/2021979,100 shares $219.27 million -5.9%2.4%3.2 $223.95
12/31/20201,040,000 shares $204.36 million -1.9%2.6%3.4 $196.50
12/15/20201,060,000 shares $203.85 million +1.0%2.6%3.5 $192.31
11/30/20201,050,000 shares $180.41 million +10.7%2.6%3.3 $171.82
11/15/2020948,700 shares $157.86 million +3.0%2.3%2.8 $166.40
10/30/2020921,400 shares $143.99 million +1.8%2.3%2.6 $156.27
10/15/2020904,900 shares $150.59 million +0.3%2.2%2.4 $166.42
9/30/2020901,900 shares $137.91 million +20.2%2.2%2.4 $152.91
9/15/2020750,300 shares $120.48 million -20.5%1.9%2 $160.57
8/31/2020943,400 shares $158.99 million -9.3%2.3%2.5 $168.53
8/14/20201,040,000 shares $170.18 million No Change2.6%2.5 $163.63
7/31/20201,040,000 shares $164.91 million No Change2.6%2.4 $158.57
7/15/20201,040,000 shares $148.56 million -9.6%2.6%2.4 $142.85
6/30/20201,150,000 shares $149.64 million +35.7%2.9%2.5 $130.12
6/15/2020847,600 shares $112.78 million -0.3%2.1%1.7 $133.06
5/29/2020850,000 shares $120.86 million -10.8%2.1%1.6 $142.19
5/15/2020953,000 shares $134.59 million -17.8%2.4%1.7 $141.23
4/30/20201,160,000 shares $147.54 million -5.7%2.9%2.2 $127.19
4/15/20201,230,000 shares $139.31 million +13.9%3.1%2.4 $113.26
3/31/20201,080,000 shares $134.79 million -31.3%2.7%2.1 $124.81
3/13/20201,571,200 shares $174.89 million -1.8%3.9%4 $111.31
2/28/20201,600,000 shares $124.18 million -7.5%4.0%4 $77.61
2/14/20201,730,000 shares $194.57 million -21.4%4.3%4.8 $112.47
1/31/20202,200,000 shares $253.51 million -10.2%5.5%5.8 $115.23
1/15/20202,450,000 shares $294.39 million -15.5%6.1%6.5 $120.16
12/31/20192,900,000 shares $315.06 million -19.2%7.3%7.9 $108.64

SMG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scotts Miracle-Gro's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Scotts Miracle-Gro shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of October 31st, investors have sold 5,030,000 shares of SMG short. 11.77% of Scotts Miracle-Gro's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Scotts Miracle-Gro's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Scotts Miracle-Gro?

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. SMG shares currently have a short interest ratio of 7.0. Learn More on Scotts Miracle-Gro's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Scotts Miracle-Gro?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Scotts Miracle-Gro: Barclays PLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Wolverine Trading LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Scotts Miracle-Gro?

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. 11.77% of Scotts Miracle-Gro's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Scotts Miracle-Gro's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Scotts Miracle-Gro saw a decline in short interest in the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totaling 5,030,000 shares, a decline of 4.2% from the previous total of 5,250,000 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 Scotts Miracle-Gro's float size?

Scotts Miracle-Gro currently has issued a total of 56,821,000 shares. Some of Scotts Miracle-Gro'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. Scotts Miracle-Gro currently has a public float of 42,730,000 shares.

How does Scotts Miracle-Gro's short interest compare to its competitors?

11.77% of Scotts Miracle-Gro's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Scotts Miracle-Gro: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (1.90%), The Mosaic Company (2.59%), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (3.35%), American Vanguard Co. (2.56%), ICL Group Ltd (0.15%), CVR Partners, LP (0.77%), Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp. (2.32%), Cibus, Inc. (10.00%), China Green Agriculture, Inc. (0.65%), Evogene Ltd. (0.45%),

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 Scotts Miracle-Gro stock?

Short selling SMG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Scotts Miracle-Gro as its price is falling. SMG shares are trading down $0.07 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 Scotts Miracle-Gro?

A short squeeze for Scotts Miracle-Gro 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 SMG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Scotts Miracle-Gro'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 SMG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is October, 31 2024.




This page (NYSE:SMG) was last updated on 11/17/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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