Short interest in PFG has fallen nearly 5% over the past month, while the put-call ratio surged to 1.62. The life insurer reports Q1 results today against a backdrop of muted short-seller conviction and elevated hedging demand.
Short interest stands at 8.46 million shares, representing 3.85% of the float. That figure has declined 4.9% over the past week and 4.5% over the past month. Days to cover sits at 4.54, according to the latest FINRA data. The ORTEX short score of 43 places PFG in the middle of the pack – neither extreme. Cost to borrow rose 35% week-over-week to 0.61%, though utilisation remains light at 10.87%, well below the 52-week high of 12.43%.
The put-call ratio jumped to 1.62 on April 23, more than one standard deviation above the 20-day mean of 1.27. Over the past month, PCR has oscillated between defensive levels above 1.60 and brief dips below 0.85. The elevated ratio heading into the print suggests traders are positioning for downside or locking in gains on a stock that has climbed 12% over the past month.
No recent analyst rating changes or target price revisions are available in the snapshot. Analyst data remains unavailable.
PFG last reported on February 10, 2026. The stock closed at $97.00 on April 23, down 0.44% on the day but up 3.2% over the past week. The 12% monthly gain reflects renewed interest in the financials sector as rates stabilised and economic data firmed.
No active ORTEX Alpha signals are currently firing for PFG. The stock's short score of 43 indicates neutral positioning, neither overcrowded nor abandoned by bears.
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