Short sellers have pulled back. Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) reports Q1 results today with short interest at 9.4% of float, down 9.4% over the past month.
Short interest stands at 2.18 million shares, representing 9.4% of the free float. Shorts have reduced exposure steadily since mid-March, when positions jumped to 2.42 million shares. Over the past month, short interest has fallen 9.4%. Days to cover sits at 7.96 based on official FINRA data. The ORTEX short score remains elevated at 67, indicating the stock is still among the more heavily shorted names in its peer group.
Options sentiment has turned aggressively bullish heading into the print. The put/call ratio collapsed to 0.30 on April 23, near its 52-week low of 0.23. This marks a sharp departure from the 20-day average PCR of 0.73. The z-score of -0.99 signals an extreme tilt toward call buying. Traders are positioned for upside.
No recent analyst activity is available in the snapshot. The stock has climbed 6.0% over the past month to close at $347.80 on April 23, though it has pulled back 3.1% over the past week. Cost to borrow remains low at 0.44%, reflecting relatively easy availability for short sellers despite the decline in open positions.
The company last reported on February 13, 2026. Historical earnings reaction data is limited in the snapshot, but the stock's recent price strength suggests investors have been pricing in a solid quarter. The 6% monthly gain contrasts with the recent weekly weakness, hinting at some profit-taking ahead of the event.
No active ORTEX Alpha signals are flagged for KNSL. The combination of declining short interest and bullish options positioning points to reduced bearish conviction as the company enters its Q1 report.
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