High Short Interest Stocks to Watch

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•  16 Apr 2025
 

$BBWI (Bath & Body Works) saw its short float decline over 22%, a sign that bears may be covering positions. Despite that, the stock is trading sideways near $27.50 and under its key moving averages, with RSI at 41.61. This signals a pause in trend direction — neither bulls nor bears are in firm control just yet.

$LULU (Lululemon Athletica), on the other hand, is facing pressure with a rising short float of 4.08%. The stock is deep in a downtrend, falling nearly 2.5% on the day and trading far below its 200-day moving average. With an RSI of just 32.57, it's entering oversold territory, which could spark a near-term bounce if sentiment improves.

$CMCSA (Comcast) has also seen short interest drop by 6.25%. However, it remains in a technical downtrend and is trading well below key moving averages. With RSI around 40 and daily volume still elevated, short-covering hasn't yet translated to bullish price action.

$DAL (Delta Air Lines) is another notable name, showing a short float increase of nearly 9%. This uptick in bearish bets comes as the stock trends lower and sits beneath all key moving averages. Unless there’s a major catalyst, this setup favors continued downside pressure.

$BDX (Becton Dickinson) is experiencing a sizable 32% jump in short interest. Trading around $200 with a downtrend and low RSI, sentiment is clearly cautious. High P/E and low beta suggest a slow-moving name under pressure.

$ZTS (Zoetis) is in a similar camp. With short interest down slightly, the stock is still in a declining trend with weak momentum. At $146 and down nearly 2% on the day, investors aren’t convinced of a turnaround yet.

$PM (Philip Morris) stands out as a rare bright spot. Its short float dropped a dramatic 32.56% and it’s currently in an uptrend, with price strength supported by an RSI above 60 and trading well above key MAs. A modest gain today shows relative strength compared to the group.

$KTB (Kontoor Brands) saw a 9% decline in short float, but shares dropped over 3% today and the RSI sits under 30, flashing an oversold signal. The stock remains directionless, stuck in a sideways pattern near its 52-week lows.

$AMG (Affiliated Managers Group) is another name with a big short float drop of 14%, yet price action remains muted. At $155.60 and with a sideways trend, traders may need more conviction before stepping in.

$JNJ (Johnson & Johnson) reported a 22.33% drop in short float, showing growing investor confidence. Still, the stock is trading sideways, though close to its longer-term support levels. Stability is the theme here, not breakout potential.

$RBC (RBC Bearings) shed 7.14% in short interest but dropped sharply today by 3.80%. While still well off its lows, the RSI at 50 shows indecision. Momentum traders will want to see a clearer signal before committing.

$BRO (Brown & Brown) has seen a modest dip in short float but continues to drift sideways, trading just below highs. The RSI above 50 indicates relative strength, but this one is likely to appeal more to slow-and-steady investors than breakout seekers.

$DGX (Quest Diagnostics) is moving sideways as well, with a short float uptick of 3.52%. The stock remains caught in a range, and traders may want to wait for a break of key levels before acting.