West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume → “Crash Insurance” For Your Retirement (From Unstoppable Prosperity) (Ad) Free WST Stock Alerts $368.35 +1.81 (+0.49%) (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 West Pharmaceutical Services Short Interest DataCurrent Short Volume975,900 sharesPrevious Short Volume1,130,000 sharesChange Vs. Previous Month-13.64%Dollar Volume Sold Short$369.68 millionShort Interest Ratio / Days to Cover1.8Last Record DateApril 15, 2024Outstanding Shares72,840,000 sharesFloat Size72,800,000 sharesShort Percent of Float1.34%Today's Trading Volume338,222 sharesAverage Trading Volume460,109 sharesToday's Volume Vs. Average74% Short Selling West Pharmaceutical Services ? Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter. Email Address Skip Charts & View Short Interest HistoryShort InterestDays to CoverShort Percent of FloatWST Short Interest Over TimeWST Days to Cover Over TimeWST Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time Ad Smallcaps DailyThe #1 Biotech Stock to Watch in 2024 is Attacking Viruses in a Unique WaySee 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 West Pharmaceutical Services Short Interest History Export to ExcelReport DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date 4/15/2024975,900 shares $369.68 million -13.6%1.3%1.8 $378.81 3/31/20241,130,000 shares $447.15 million -6.6%1.6%2.1 $395.71 3/15/20241,210,000 shares $469.02 million +0.8%1.7%2.3 $387.62 2/29/20241,200,000 shares $430.03 million +17.7%1.7%2.3 $358.36 2/15/20241,020,000 shares $357.71 million -12.1%1.4%2 $350.70 1/31/20241,160,000 shares $432.71 million +8.4%1.6%2.6 $373.03 Get the Latest News and Ratings for WST and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for West Pharmaceutical Services and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 1/15/20241,070,000 shares $371.04 million -8.6%1.5%2.5 $346.77 12/31/20231,170,000 shares $411.98 million -1.7%1.6%2.7 $352.12 12/15/20231,190,000 shares $426.26 million No Change1.6%2.9 $358.20 11/30/20231,190,000 shares $417.33 million -7.0%1.6%3.1 $350.70 11/15/20231,280,000 shares $442.85 million +35.9%1.7%3.5 $345.98 10/31/2023942,000 shares $299.83 million -13.6%1.3%2.7 $318.29 10/15/20231,090,000 shares $419.72 million +27.1%1.5%3.2 $385.06 9/30/2023857,300 shares $321.67 million -3.2%1.2%2.6 $375.21 9/15/2023885,200 shares $348.93 million -3.5%1.2%2.6 $394.18 8/31/2023916,900 shares $373.09 million +7.8%1.3%2.6 $406.90 8/15/2023850,900 shares $342.17 million +37.9%1.2%2.2 $402.13 7/31/2023617,100 shares $227.12 million -15.7%0.8%1.6 $368.04 7/15/2023731,700 shares $281.80 million -14.8%1.0%1.9 $385.13 6/30/2023858,300 shares $328.27 million -13.6%1.2%2.1 $382.47 6/15/2023993,500 shares $357.46 million +15.8%1.4%2.4 $359.80 5/31/2023858,300 shares $287.21 million -0.6%1.2%2 $334.63 5/15/2023863,800 shares $306.80 million -27.4%1.2%1.9 $355.18 4/30/20231,190,000 shares $429.88 million -11.9%1.6%2.2 $361.24 4/15/20231,350,000 shares $491.31 million +0.8%1.8%2.5 $363.93 3/31/20231,340,000 shares $464.27 million -14.7%1.8%2.3 $346.47 3/15/20231,570,000 shares $511.18 million +2.0%2.1%2.7 $325.59 2/28/20231,540,000 shares $488.23 million -7.8%2.1%2.5 $317.03 2/15/20231,670,000 shares $466.23 million +24.6%2.3%2.7 $279.18 1/31/20231,340,000 shares $355.90 million +5.5%1.8%2.1 $265.60 1/15/20231,270,000 shares $318.39 million -7.3%1.7%1.7 $250.70 12/30/20221,370,000 shares $322.43 million +18.1%1.9%1.8 $235.35 12/15/20221,160,000 shares $275.01 million -19.4%1.6%1.5 $237.08 11/30/20221,440,000 shares $337.91 million +44.9%2.0%2 $234.66 11/15/2022993,800 shares $246.15 million +18.1%1.4%1.5 $247.69 10/31/2022841,400 shares $193.61 million +1.7%1.1%1.5 $230.10 10/15/2022827,400 shares $204.81 million -11.5%1.1%1.8 $247.53 9/30/2022934,600 shares $229.99 million +12.0%1.3%2.3 $246.08 9/15/2022834,700 shares $228.48 million +17.2%1.1%2.1 $273.73 8/31/2022712,200 shares $211.30 million -17.2%1.0%1.8 $296.69The new financial threat that could wipe out millions… (Ad)During the Internet boom, companies like Pets.com were supposed to be promising investments riding the wave of a new tech boom. But then they were gone within a blink of an eye. One of the most successful investors in history just stepped forward to say the same thing is about to happen to AI stocks.Pay close attention to this important video WST Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions What is West Pharmaceutical Services' current short interest? Short interest is the volume of West Pharmaceutical Services shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 975,900 shares of WST short. 1.34% of West Pharmaceutical Services' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on West Pharmaceutical Services' current short interest. What is a good short interest ratio for West Pharmaceutical Services? 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. WST shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on West Pharmaceutical Services's short interest ratio. Which institutional investors are shorting West Pharmaceutical Services? As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of West Pharmaceutical Services: Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc., Simplex Trading LLC, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Portman Square Capital LLP, Citadel Advisors LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, and Capstone Investment Advisors LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. What is a good short interest percentage for West Pharmaceutical Services? 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. 1.34% of West Pharmaceutical Services' floating shares are currently sold short. Is West Pharmaceutical Services' short interest increasing or decreasing? West Pharmaceutical Services saw a decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 975,900 shares, a decline of 13.6% from the previous total of 1,130,000 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 West Pharmaceutical Services' float size? West Pharmaceutical Services currently has issued a total of 72,840,000 shares. Some of West Pharmaceutical Services' 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. West Pharmaceutical Services currently has a public float of 72,800,000 shares. How does West Pharmaceutical Services' short interest compare to its competitors? 1.34% of West Pharmaceutical Services' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "medical" compare to West Pharmaceutical Services: ResMed Inc. (5.41%), Baxter International Inc. (1.90%), Insulet Co. (4.08%), Shockwave Medical, Inc. (3.92%), Teleflex Incorporated (1.51%), Penumbra, Inc. (5.01%), Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (7.62%), Globus Medical, Inc. (5.55%), DexCom, Inc. (2.96%), Becton, Dickinson and Company (0.80%), 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 West Pharmaceutical Services stock? Short selling WST is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from West Pharmaceutical Services as its price is falling. WST shares are trading up $1.81 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 West Pharmaceutical Services? A short squeeze for West Pharmaceutical Services 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 WST, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further. How often is West Pharmaceutical Services' 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 WST, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2024. More Short Interest Resources from MarketBeat Related Companies: RMD Short Interest BAX Short Interest PODD Short Interest SWAV Short Interest TFX Short Interest PEN Short Interest INSP Short Interest GMED Short Interest DXCM Short Interest BDX Short Interest Short Interest Tools: Stocks to Short Largest Short Interest Positions Short Interest Increases Short Interest Decreases Short Interest Reporting Dates This page (NYSE:WST) was last updated on 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward PressBiden to Launch “FedNOW” [Move Your Money Now]Priority GoldConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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