MS.PRK

Morgan Stanley

NYSE

Short interest in MS.PRK plunged 42% over the past week, marking a sharp reversal in bearish sentiment toward the Morgan Stanley preferred stock. The latest settlement data shows 119,900 shares sold short as of March 31, down from 206,261 shares a month earlier. That's a 64% decline in just 30 days, suggesting bears are abandoning their positions rapidly. Cost to borrow has fallen in tandem. CTB dropped 36% over the past week to 1.84%, down from recent highs above 5%. This indicates easing pressure in the borrow market as short sellers close out trades. Days to cover sits at 1.54, well below the 6-7 range seen earlier this year. Utilization remains minimal at 0.2%, far from the 10.81% 52-week high recorded in recent months. The preferred stock traded at $24.25 on April 21, up modestly over the past week and month. Morgan Stanley operates in the Investment Banking and Brokerage sector. Short interest peaked in January at 426,000 shares before the steady decline began. The current level represents the lowest short position since October 2025, when just 48,243 shares were short. The retreat may reflect improved sentiment around financial preferreds or simply profit-taking after a successful short campaign. Either way, the data shows a clear unwinding of bearish bets. This is not financial advice. Data may be subject to reporting delays.

Cost to borrow

8.30%▲ 15.5%

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Utilization

0.5%

Next earnings

14 May 2026

Snapshot as of 9 May 2026