Looking Into Floor & Decor Hldgs's Recent Short Interest
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Insights
Floor & Decor Holdings (NYSE:FND) has seen a 5.03% increase in its short percent of float since the last report, reaching 20.88% of all shares available for trading. With 16.65 million shares sold short, it would take approximately 12.41 days for traders to cover their short positions. This rise in short interest indicates a more bearish market sentiment towards FND, although it doesn't necessarily predict a near-term price fall. Compared to its peers, FND has a significantly higher short interest, with the peer group average at 2.10%.
February 16, 2024 | 8:00 pm
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Floor & Decor Holdings has experienced a significant increase in short interest, indicating a bearish market sentiment. This could lead to increased volatility in the short term.
The increase in short interest for FND suggests that investors are becoming more bearish on the stock. This could lead to increased selling pressure and potentially lower stock prices in the short term. However, high short interest can also lead to short squeezes if the stock moves positively, causing rapid price increases.
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