Peering Into Fastenal's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Fastenal (NYSE:FAST) has experienced a 5.06% increase in short interest since its last report, with 18.71 million shares sold short, representing 3.74% of its float. It would take about 4.63 days to cover all short positions. While an increase in short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, it does not necessarily predict a price drop. Fastenal's short interest is below its peer group average of 5.10%.
January 08, 2024 | 6:30 pm
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Fastenal's short interest has increased, which may indicate bearish sentiment among investors. However, with short interest below the peer average, the impact may be muted.
While the increase in short interest suggests that some investors are expecting the price of Fastenal's stock to decline, the fact that it is below the peer average could mean that the sentiment is not overwhelmingly negative. The short interest level also does not guarantee a price movement, and the 4.63 days to cover is moderate, suggesting that any short squeeze is not imminent.
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