Traders Eye $ULTA $IQV $BRO as High Short Interest Stocks Flash Mixed Signals

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•  01 Jul 2025
 

ULTA has been riding an uptrend with a healthy RSI of 64.46 while its short percent of float dropped by 12.06%. This signals that bearish traders are backing off, and Ulta Beauty may be regaining market confidence as its robust earnings and customer loyalty programs continue to support its premium positioning.

IQV short interest surged by 29.88%, suggesting that bears are testing the resilience of IQVIA fundamentals despite its steady upward momentum, but traders should watch closely if the rising short interest translates into downside pressure in the coming sessions.

SF short percent of float has increased 8.73%. The RSI at 75.63 signals it’s potentially overbought, and traders are taking cautious positions here. The stock may need a catalyst to break out decisively in either direction.

R with its short interest falling by 9.05%. Ryder’s steady business and a PE of 14.79 make it a reliable name in transport, but without significant catalysts, it may continue to trade in its current range despite the reduced short pressure.

HCI has seen its short interest plummet by 65.36%, indicating a significant short squeeze potential has been removed. The stock is moving sideways, with a moderate RSI of 49.48, and while its fundamentals remain intact, momentum chasers may look elsewhere until a clearer trend forms.

BRO with a 40.64% increase in short interest. Brown & Brown’s sideways movement and a low beta of 0.84 make it less volatile, but this sudden uptick in bearish bets may signal traders are expecting a pullback after its strong run. RSI of 47.84 suggests neutral momentum.

TXN has seen its short interest decline by 12.71%, and with an RSI of 74.00, it is firmly in an uptrend, closing at $210.83. Texas Instruments is nearing its 52-week high, reflecting confidence in its chip business amid cyclical pressures. Declining short interest hints that traders are stepping away from bearish bets as momentum strengthens.

SEDG has witnessed a 12.33% drop in short interest, showing a potential easing of bearish sentiment. It remains in an uptrend with an RSI of 59.48, signaling improving technical momentum despite its ongoing fundamental challenges in the solar sector.

OWL with a 28.81% increase in short interest, indicating traders are betting against its high PE of 117.3. The uptrend and RSI of 55.62 suggest it still has momentum, but caution is warranted as bearish positioning rises.

MLM with a slight 4.38% decline in short interest. Martin Marietta’s solid fundamentals and low beta of 0.89 provide stability, but without a clear momentum push, it may remain range-bound in the near term.

EXC moving sideways while short interest has fallen by 7.81%. With a PE of 16.11 and RSI of 51.76, Exelon looks stable, but traders seeking a breakout may find the current setup too neutral for immediate action.

NIO has seen short interest decline by 3.3%, but it remains in a downtrend with an RSI of 46.06. The company’s challenges in the EV space continue to weigh on its performance, and without a catalyst, the path of least resistance may remain lower despite a slight easing in short pressure.