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Chevron Corp Short Interest Update

Chevron Corp (NYSE: CVX) has experienced a 3.26% decrease in its short interest as a percentage of float since the previous report. Recent exchange data indicates that there are currently 17.81 million shares held short, representing 0.89% of the company’s available shares for trading. At the current trading volume, it would take traders an average of 2.01 days to cover all short positions.

Understanding Short Interest

Short interest refers to the total number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been repurchased or closed. Short selling occurs when investors sell shares they do not own, anticipating that the stock price will decline. If the price drops, short sellers can profit; if it rises, they incur losses.

Monitoring short interest is valuable because it reflects investor sentiment toward a stock. A rise in short interest often suggests growing pessimism, while a decline can indicate increasing optimism among investors.

Chevron Corp Short Interest Trends (Last 3 Months)

The chart above illustrates that the proportion of Chevron Corp shares sold short has declined since the last report. While this does not guarantee a near-term price increase, it does indicate that fewer shares are currently being shorted.

How Chevron Corp Compares to Its Industry Peers

Analysts and investors often use peer comparison to evaluate a company’s performance. Peers are companies with similar attributes, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. Peer groups can be identified through regulatory filings or independent analysis.

According to Benzinga Pro, the average short interest as a percentage of float among Chevron Corp’s peers is 3.73%. This means Chevron Corp has a lower short interest compared to most similar companies.

This content was produced by Benzinga’s automated system and reviewed by an editor.