HTH reports today amid a notable shift in short sentiment. Short interest jumped 18% over the past month while options traders show strong bullish positioning.
Short interest stands at 1.87 million shares, or 3.04% of float. That marks an 18.1% increase over the past 30 days. The most recent FINRA data showed 1.92 million shares short with days to cover at 4.87. Over the past week, short interest dipped 1.9%, suggesting some position-trimming ahead of the print. The ORTEX short score sits at 40.5, indicating moderate short-seller conviction.
The put/call ratio plunged to 0.0374, well below its 20-day average of 0.060. That translates to a Z-score of -1.54, signaling unusually heavy call buying relative to puts. Options traders appear positioned for upside. The PCR has compressed from levels above 0.26 in mid-March, reflecting a sustained shift toward bullish bets.
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HTH has reported earnings four times in recent months. The stock gained 1.1% yesterday and is up 2.8% over the past week. Shares have climbed 7.0% in the past month, outpacing the uptick in short interest. The price closed at $37.96 on April 23.
No active ORTEX Alpha signals are currently registered for HTH. The short score hovers near 40, reflecting balanced positioning rather than extreme bearish or bullish conviction. Cost to borrow remains low at 0.47%, down 9.7% over the past week. Utilisation sits at just 1.74%, far below the 52-week high of 4.88%, indicating ample share availability for further shorting if needed.
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