The database only shows an Australian company (EQ Resources on ASX). The snapshot data is for the correct US-listed Equity Residential REIT. Let me provide a comprehensive analysis based on the snapshot and API data:
Equity Residential reports Q1 2026 earnings on April 24th. The multi-family REIT faces increased short pressure heading into the print.
Current Position
Short Interest Snapshot Short interest stands at 9.83M shares or 2.92% of float as of April 21. This represents a notable increase from recent lows. Days to cover sits at 2.04, indicating shorts could exit positions relatively quickly if needed.
Cost to borrow remains minimal at APR, down 17% over the past week. Availability sits at an extremely high 5,131% of short interest, meaning shares are abundant for borrowing. Utilization ticked up to 1.94% from recent lows around 0.6% in mid-March.
Recent Momentum The stock gained 6.7% over the past month and is up 0.8% over the past week, despite Monday's 2.5% decline. YTD performance shows a modest 1.9% decline.
Options Activity Put/call ratio stands at 3.29, significantly elevated above the 20-day average of 3.07. The PCR z-score of 1.29 suggests moderately bearish sentiment in options markets.
Peer Comparison EQR's closest peers include Independence Realty Trust (IRT, peer rating 93.7), Invitation Homes (INVH, 92.6), and American Homes 4 Rent (AMH, 92.3). Most peers showed positive weekly performance ranging from 0.5% to 4.2%.
Technical & Scores
The combination of rising short interest, elevated put/call ratios, and Monday's price decline suggests some caution ahead of earnings. However, borrowing costs remain negligible and shares are readily available, indicating shorts aren't facing pressure.
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