Rising Bearish Sentiment
Official data for PulteGroup (PHM) shows a notable increase in short interest as of September 15, 2026. Short positions reached 8,831,398 shares, a 7.73% increase from the previous month's 8,197,844 shares. This growth in short interest represents a dollar volume of approximately $1.06 billion.
Liquidity and Coverage
The current days-to-cover ratio for PHM is 6.2, based on an average daily trading volume of 1.78 million shares. This indicates that a significant amount of liquidity would be required for shorts to exit their positions, potentially creating a buffer against rapid price swings unless volume spikes significantly.
Key Takeaways
- Short interest increased by 7.73% month-over-month.
- Total short interest stands at 8.83 million shares.
- Days-to-cover ratio is 6.2.
- Short interest as a percentage of float is 4.75%.
The Bottom Line
With nearly 5% of the float sold short, PulteGroup remains a stock to watch for institutional sentiment shifts in the housing market.
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