Parker-Hannifin gained 2.2% over the past week to $899.82, slightly behind the median 2.8% advance for its closest industrial peers, with Thursday's fiscal first-quarter report now three days away. The options picture has shifted materially since the article published here on October 25, when the put/call ratio stood at 1.14 and was more than 2.5 standard deviations above its 20-day…
PH short interest falls 22% in a week to 0.96% of float, near multi-year lows. Stock closed Aug 27 at $1,011.20, down 2.7% on the day but up 1.1% weekly. Cost to borrow dropped to 0.27%, lowest in recent weeks. Utilization sits at just 0.35%, with ample availability (9,999% of SI). Options PCR at 0.76, elevated vs. 20-day average of 0.63. Recent analyst upgrades from UBS, Citi, and Truist push consensus price target to $1,161, implying 15% upside from current levels.
Key data as of 5 Nov 2026
Parker-Hannifin heads into late summer with a curious split: a strong earnings-driven rally fading at the edges while options traders register their most defensive positioning in months. The options market is flashing…
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