Cintas (CTAS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → The new financial threat that could wipe out millions… (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) Free CTAS Stock Alerts $692.78 +7.08 (+1.03%) (As of 05/7/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Short InterestStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Cintas Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume1,370,000 sharesPrevious Short Volume1,450,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-5.52%Dollar Volume Sold Short$910.67 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover3.8Last Record DateApril 15, 2024Outstanding Shares101,370,000 sharesFloat Size86,250,000 sharesShort Percent of Float1.59%Today's Trading Volume397,585 sharesAverage Trading Volume352,328 sharesToday's Volume Vs. 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Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatCTAS Short Interest Over TimeCTAS Days to Cover Over TimeCTAS 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 Cintas Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/15/20241,370,000 shares $910.67 million -5.5%1.6%3.8 $664.72 3/31/20241,450,000 shares $996.19 million -9.4%1.7%4.2 $687.03 3/15/20241,600,000 shares $1.00 billion +13.5%1.9%4.9 $627.38 2/29/20241,410,000 shares $886.34 million +4.4%1.6%4 $628.61 2/15/20241,350,000 shares $838.38 million -0.7%1.6%3.9 $621.02 1/31/20241,360,000 shares $822.22 million -4.9%1.6%3.9 $604.57 Get the Latest News and Ratings for CTAS and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cintas and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/15/20241,430,000 shares $847.99 million +1.4%1.7%4 $593.00 12/31/20231,410,000 shares $849.75 million -5.4%1.6%3.8 $602.66 12/15/20231,490,000 shares $832.48 million +15.5%1.7%3.7 $558.71 11/30/20231,290,000 shares $713.69 million -0.8%1.5%3.4 $553.25 11/15/20231,300,000 shares $711.41 million +16.1%1.5%3.5 $547.24 10/31/20231,120,000 shares $567.97 million -11.1%1.3%3 $507.12 10/15/20231,260,000 shares $645.91 million +4.1%1.5%3.4 $512.63 9/30/20231,210,000 shares $582.02 million +8.0%1.4%2.9 $481.01 9/15/20231,120,000 shares $576.89 million -0.9%1.3%2.8 $515.08 8/31/20231,130,000 shares $569.71 million +13.7%1.3%2.9 $504.17 8/15/2023993,800 shares $485.63 million -16.5%1.2%2.5 $488.66 7/31/20231,190,000 shares $597.43 million -0.8%1.4%2.9 $502.04 7/15/20231,200,000 shares $595.63 million +2.6%1.4%3 $496.36 6/30/20231,170,000 shares $581.58 million +0.9%1.4%3.4 $497.08 6/15/20231,160,000 shares $571.16 million +4.5%1.3%3.3 $492.38 5/31/20231,110,000 shares $524.08 million -9.0%1.3%3.2 $472.14 5/15/20231,220,000 shares $572.25 million +10.9%1.4%3.6 $469.06 4/30/20231,100,000 shares $501.35 million -10.6%1.3%3.3 $455.77 4/15/20231,230,000 shares $564.09 million -6.8%1.4%3.6 $458.61 3/31/20231,320,000 shares $610.74 million +7.3%1.5%3.8 $462.68 3/15/20231,230,000 shares $531.78 million +0.8%1.4%3.6 $432.34 2/28/20231,220,000 shares $534.93 million +9.9%1.4%3.5 $438.47 2/15/20231,110,000 shares $493.54 million +5.7%1.3%3.1 $444.63 1/31/20231,050,000 shares $465.93 million -3.7%1.2%2.8 $443.74 1/15/20231,090,000 shares $489.32 million -15.5%1.3%2.8 $448.92 12/30/20221,290,000 shares $582.59 million -10.4%1.5%3.3 $451.62 12/15/20221,440,000 shares $640.09 million +26.3%1.7%3.4 $444.51 11/30/20221,140,000 shares $526.43 million -9.5%1.3%2.7 $461.78 11/15/20221,260,000 shares $560.46 million +8.6%1.5%2.9 $444.81 10/31/20221,160,000 shares $495.96 million +1.8%1.4%2.7 $427.55 10/15/20221,140,000 shares $434.75 million -5.0%1.3%2.8 $381.36 9/30/20221,200,000 shares $465.83 million -0.8%1.4%2.8 $388.19 9/15/20221,210,000 shares $482.27 million +25.1%1.4%2.9 $398.57 8/31/2022967,000 shares $393.41 million -5.2%1.1%2.2 $406.84The #1 Biotech Stock to Watch in 2024 is Attacking Viruses in a Unique Way (Ad)See how with its ongoing expansion and development of its diverse and promising product pipeline, this small-cap NYSE company is positioned to be a dominant and innovative leader in the nanomedicine and antiviral therapy space.Click to read CTAS Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is Cintas' current short interest? Short interest is the volume of Cintas shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 15th, traders have sold 1,370,000 shares of CTAS short. 1.59% of Cintas' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Cintas' current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for Cintas? 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. CTAS shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on Cintas's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting Cintas? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Cintas: Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Caas Capital Management LP, Paloma Partners Management Co, Caas Capital Management LP, Oribel Capital Management LP, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, UBS Group AG, and 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 Cintas? 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. 1.59% of Cintas' floating shares are currently sold short. Is Cintas' short interest increasing or decreasing? Cintas saw a drop in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,370,000 shares, a drop of 5.5% from the previous total of 1,450,000 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 Cintas' float size? Cintas currently has issued a total of 101,370,000 shares. Some of Cintas' 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. Cintas currently has a public float of 86,250,000 shares. How does Cintas' short interest compare to its competitors? 1.59% of Cintas' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Cintas: Parker-Hannifin Co. (0.78%), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (2.17%), W.W. Grainger, Inc. (2.92%), Johnson Controls International plc (1.70%), Ingersoll Rand Inc. (1.43%), Xylem Inc. (1.77%), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (2.67%), Dover Co. (2.39%), Deere & Company (1.33%), Axon Enterprise, Inc. (3.01%), 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 Cintas stock? Short selling CTAS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Cintas as its price is falling. CTAS shares are trading up $7.08 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 Cintas? A short squeeze for Cintas occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of CTAS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is Cintas' 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 CTAS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2024. 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