High Short Interest Stocks to Watch

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•  27 Feb 2025
 

Short interest remains a critical indicator for traders looking to gauge market sentiment and identify potential short squeezes.

Mueller Industries ($MLI) has experienced a 5.41% rise in short interest, reflecting growing skepticism despite its strong fundamentals. The stock dipped 1.04% to $78.89, suggesting some traders anticipate further downside. Meanwhile, The GEO Group ($GEO), a controversial real estate investment trust specializing in private prisons, saw a significant 12.44% increase in short float. However, its stock defied bearish sentiment, jumping 6.01% to $27.34 as demand outweighed short-selling pressure.

Fiserv ($FI), a financial technology giant, is seeing increased bearish bets, with short interest climbing 15.93%. The stock edged up 0.84% to $231.58, suggesting that despite the rise in short interest, bullish investors remain committed. Similarly, Nucor ($NUE), a major steel producer, saw a 4.44% increase in short float, yet the stock held steady with a slight 0.18% gain at $134.81.

Expedia Group ($EXPE) is a standout among high short-interest stocks, with bearish positioning up 17.45%. Unlike others, the stock faced a sharp decline, falling 3% to $193.55, indicating that short sellers may be gaining the upper hand. Devon Energy ($DVN), another heavily shorted stock, saw its short interest rise 15.52%. However, it pushed 1.16% higher to $35.88, suggesting a battle between short sellers and bulls looking for a rebound.

While most of the stocks on this list have seen an increase in short interest, Comcast ($CMCSA) and Sherwin-Williams ($SHW) have seen declines, dropping 4.17% and 10%, respectively. Despite this, Comcast managed a modest 0.83% gain to $35.39, while Sherwin-Williams slid 1.13% to $355.51.

One of the most eye-catching developments is the 67.5% surge in short interest for Charles Schwab ($SCHW). This dramatic increase indicates that sentiment has soured on the financial services firm, though its stock remains relatively stable, down just 0.34% to $78.43. Ameren ($AEE), a utility company, also saw a sizable 10.69% rise in short interest, yet its stock inched up 0.20% to $99.48.