Cato (CATO) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → The 2024 crypto bull run has already started — don’t get left behind (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free CATO Stock Alerts $4.99 +0.04 (+0.81%) (As of 05/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Cato Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume1,080,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume1,260,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-14.29%Dollar Volume Sold Short$5.36 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover9.5Last Record DateApril 15, 2024Outstanding Shares20,570,000 sharesFloat Size17,010,000 sharesShort Percent of Float6.35%Today's Trading Volume57,556 sharesAverage Trading Volume107,327 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average54% Short Selling Cato ? 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Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatCATO Short Interest Over TimeCATO Days to Cover Over TimeCATO Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Crypto 101 MediaIncredible Opportunity to Retire FAST!A brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.Click here to get instant access to the guide Cato Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/15/20241,080,000 shares $5.36 million -14.3%6.4%9.5 $4.96 3/31/20241,260,000 shares $7.27 million +46.5%7.4%12.1 $5.77 3/15/2024860,200 shares $5.38 million +2.9%5.1%8.7 $6.25 2/29/2024836,100 shares $5.53 million -3.6%4.9%10.1 $6.62 2/15/2024866,900 shares $6.07 million -2.9%5.1%10.7 $7.00 1/31/2024892,900 shares $6.04 million -1.9%5.2%10.9 $6.77 Get the Latest News and Ratings for CATO and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cato and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/15/2024909,800 shares $6.39 million -3.7%5.3%11.1 $7.02 12/31/2023944,700 shares $6.75 million -9.2%5.6%11.2 $7.14 12/15/20231,040,000 shares $7.22 million -1.9%6.1%10.3 $6.94 11/30/20231,060,000 shares $7.30 million -6.2%6.2%10.3 $6.89 11/15/20231,130,000 shares $8.27 million No Change6.7%11.1 $7.32 10/31/20231,130,000 shares $8.06 million +2.7%6.7%11.8 $7.13 10/15/20231,100,000 shares $7.98 million -9.1%6.5%11.6 $7.25 9/30/20231,210,000 shares $9.27 million +14.2%7.1%13.1 $7.66 9/15/20231,060,000 shares $7.88 million +1.0%6.2%14.2 $7.43 8/31/20231,050,000 shares $8.15 million +2.9%6.2%16.7 $7.76 8/15/20231,020,000 shares $8.05 million +1.0%6.1%15.5 $7.89 7/31/20231,010,000 shares $8.59 million -3.8%6.1%15 $8.50 7/15/20231,050,000 shares $8.58 million No Change6.3%15.4 $8.17 6/30/20231,050,000 shares $8.43 million -5.4%6.4%15 $8.03 6/15/20231,110,000 shares $8.99 million -5.9%6.7%14.4 $8.10 5/31/20231,180,000 shares $9.50 million No Change7.2%13.9 $8.05 5/15/20231,180,000 shares $9.57 million -4.8%7.1%13.4 $8.11 4/30/20231,240,000 shares $10.23 million -3.9%7.4%13.6 $8.25 4/15/20231,290,000 shares $10.98 million +7.5%7.6%14 $8.51 3/31/20231,200,000 shares $10.61 million -1.6%6.9%12.6 $8.84 3/15/20231,220,000 shares $10.80 million +8.0%6.9%10.7 $8.85 2/28/20231,130,000 shares $10.45 million +6.6%6.4%5 $9.25 2/15/20231,060,000 shares $10.10 million +5.0%6.0%4.7 $9.53 1/31/20231,010,000 shares $10.04 million No Change5.7%4.6 $9.94 1/15/20231,010,000 shares $10.38 million +1.0%5.7%4.6 $10.28 12/30/2022999,700 shares $9.33 million -17.4%6.1%4.6 $9.33 12/15/20221,210,000 shares $10.76 million +3.4%6.9%5.7 $8.89 11/30/20221,170,000 shares $12.17 million +2.6%6.6%11.4 $10.40 11/15/20221,140,000 shares $13.24 million -8.8%6.5%12.4 $11.61 10/31/20221,250,000 shares $14.89 million -0.8%7.1%13 $11.91 10/15/20221,260,000 shares $12.46 million -3.1%7.2%12.2 $9.89 9/30/20221,300,000 shares $12.40 million -4.4%7.4%12.1 $9.54 9/15/20221,360,000 shares $12.63 million +1.5%7.8%11.7 $9.29 8/31/20221,340,000 shares $14.49 million +6.4%7.7%11.1 $10.81Watch this FREE trading tutorial while it’s still available (Ad)On Wednesday, May 8, the legendary Jonathan Rose is holding his first ever Masters in Trading Summit. Jonathan is one of the sharpest traders I’ve ever met. He made millions trading in the pits of the world’s largest exchanges.Click here for details. CATO Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Cato's current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Cato shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 1,080,000 shares of CATO short. 6.35% of Cato's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Cato's current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Cato? The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. CATO shares currently have a short interest ratio of 10.0. Learn More on Cato's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Cato? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Cato: Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. What is a good short interest percentage for Cato? Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 6.35% of Cato's floating shares are currently sold short. Is Cato's short interest increasing or decreasing? Cato saw a decline in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,080,000 shares, a decline of 14.3% from the previous total of 1,260,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment. What is Cato's float size? Cato currently has issued a total of 20,570,000 shares. Some of Cato's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Cato currently has a public float of 17,010,000 shares. How does Cato's short interest compare to its competitors? 6.35% of Cato's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "retail/wholesale" compare to Cato: Big Lots, Inc. (26.70%), Allbirds, Inc. (11.71%), Conn's, Inc. (14.66%), The Children's Place, Inc. (25.17%), PetMed Express, Inc. (22.63%), FAT Brands Inc. (0.85%), PSQ Holdings, Inc. (6.40%), Travelzoo (1.33%), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (22.17%), Big 5 Sporting Goods Co. (18.19%), Which stocks are the most shorted right now? As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: T-Mobile US, Inc. ($3.70 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($3.52 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($3.14 billion), General Motors ($2.68 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.57 billion), Moderna, Inc. ($2.18 billion), Tractor Supply ($2.10 billion), Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ($1.91 billion), TC Energy Co. ($1.90 billion), and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. ($1.78 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks. What does it mean to sell short Cato stock? Short selling CATO is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Cato as its price is falling. CATO shares are trading up $0.05 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit. How does a short squeeze work against Cato? A short squeeze for Cato occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of CATO, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Cato's short interest reported? Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including CATO, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2024. 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