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T1 Energy Short Interest Soars to 35.5%
Welcome to this week's installment of "The Short Interest Report" - The Fly's weekly recap of short interest trends among some of the most widely followed high-short-float stocks. Using the data from our partner, which utilizes the latest information from stock lenders to estimate short interest changes for thousands of publicly traded companies, this report will screen for some of biggest changes in short interest as a percentage of free float and days-to-cover ratios while also considering the short interest data on some of the more volatile and heavier-traded names of the week. Based on the availability of data from Ortex, the report tracks the trading period that covers prior Friday through Thursday of this week, excluding holidays. As a basis of comparison for stocks discussed below, the S&P 500 index was up 1.2%, the Nasdaq Composite was up 1.7%, the Russell 2000 index was up 1.7%, the Russell 2000 Growth ETFwas up 2.2% and the Russell 2000 Value ETFwas up 1.3% in the five-day trading session range through August 13th.SHORT INTEREST GAINERSOrtex-reported short interest in T1 Energytroughed around 21% of free float on June 9 as traders took profits following the sharp upswing in the stock during the first week of June. Shares continued to fall through July, though short interest inflected higher as bearish positioning steadily rebuilt. This week, short interest spiked from 28.1% to 35.5% of free float, a record high. Days-to-cover also increased from 1.4 to 1.8 as short exposure climbed. The stock fell 14% in the five-day period covered through Thursday and is now down 24% year-to-date, with shorts continuing to press their bets amid the sustained weakness.Ortex-reported short interest in Campbell'stroughed at a three-month low of about 21% of free float on August 4 but rose briskly this week, climbing from 21.2% to 25.2%, a one-month high. The sharp increase signals renewed bearish positioning after short exposure had steadily eased into early August. Days-to-cover rose from 5.0 to 6.0 as trading volumes remained subdued, further increasing the potential pressure from elevated short positioning. The stock gained 3.2% in the five-day period covered through Thursday, even as short sellers added to their positions. Despite the weekly advance, shares remain down 17% year-to-date.Ortex-reported short interest in NANO Nuclear Energytroughed around 19% of free float on April 23, coinciding with a six-week high in the stock, but bearish positioning has rebuilt consistently since then. This week, short interest as a percentage of free float saw a particularly steep spike, rising from 29.8% to 34.6%, a five-month high, as bearish positioning accelerated. Days-to-cover also climbed from 5.2 to 6.0, its highest level in four months. The stock still managed to advance 17% in the five-day period covered through Thursday, potentially putting pressure on the growing short base. Despite the sharp weekly advance however, NANO Nuclear Energy shares remain down 18% year-to-date.SHORT INTEREST DECLINERSShares of Bob's Discount Storehave now doubled since the stock's all-time low on May 6th, and some of the bears finally appear to be capitulating. This week, Ortex-reported short interest on the stock slid from 29.4% all the way down to 20.7% - the lowest level since the first week of June. Elevated trading volume in the stock has also driven a similarly outsized retreat in days-to-cover, which is slipping from 8.0 to a six-week low of 5.8. Shares of Bob's Discount were up 8% in the five-day period covered, capturing a new leg of gains following in-line Q2 results on August 6 that was followed by largly positive post-earnings commentary from sell-side analysts commending the company for its market share gains. While Bob's Discount Store was down 3% on Friday, its year-to-date gains now stand at 13%.Ortex-reported short interest in Tango Therapeuticspeaked at a four-month high of 69% of free float on July 14, but short positioning has since been flushed sharply lower. This week, short interest plunged from 56% to 36% of free float, its lowest level in 14 months, marking a dramatic unwind in bearish bets. Days-to-cover moved in the opposite direction, however, rising from 10.4 to 11.8 as trading volumes moderated. The stock fell 12% in the five-day period covered through Thursday, including weakness on Tuesday following its Q2 results that came in spite of the management's constructive discussion of the vopimetostat plus daraxonrasib study. Even after the recent pullback to the lowest level since the company announced a positive update on vopimetostat plus daraxonrasib in pancreatic cancer on June 5th, Tango Therapeutics shares have still nearly tripled year-to-date.
Bob's Q2 Revenue at $619.6M, Below Consensus
Reports Q2 revenue $619.6M, consensus $620.35M. Comparable sales growth of 2.3% was driven by higher average order value and conversion, partially offset by lower in-store traffic. "Our strong second quarter results demonstrate the resilience of Bob's business model and the effectiveness of our strategy in a demanding retail environment. As consumers remain focused on value, our Everyday Low Price approach continues to resonate, driving market share gains and reinforcing our competitive position," said Bill Barton, President and Chief Executive Officer. "These results are a testament to the outstanding execution of our teams and the unique culture that sets Bob's apart. By remaining disciplined in our investments and focused on delivering exceptional value and a differentiated experience to our customers, we are well positioned to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities ahead."
Company Projects FY26 Comparable Sales Growth of 1.5% to 2.5%
Backs FY26 comparable sales growth view 1.5% to 2.5%; Adjusted EBITDA $255M-$265M.
Bob's Discount Furniture Short Interest Rises to 29%
Welcome to this week's installment of "The Short Interest Report" - The Fly's weekly recap of short interest trends among some of the most widely followed high-short-float stocks. Using the data from our partner, which utilizes the latest information from stock lenders to estimate short interest changes for thousands of publicly traded companies, this report will screen for some of biggest changes in short interest as a percentage of free float and days-to-cover ratios while also considering the short interest data on some of the more volatile and heavier-traded names of the week. Based on the availability of data from Ortex, the report tracks the trading period that covers prior Friday through Thursday of this week, excluding holidays. As a basis of comparison for stocks discussed below, the S&P 500 index was down 1.7%, the Nasdaq Composite was down 2.9%, the Russell 2000 index was down 1.2%, the Russell 2000 Growth ETFwas down 0.9% and the Russell 2000 Value ETFwas down 1.6% in the five-day trading session range through July 23.SHORT INTEREST GAINERSOrtex-reported short interest in Bob's Discount Furniturehas steadily rebuilt over the past several months as the stock recovered from its late-March lows, with bearish positioning climbing alongside the shares rather than retreating. In the five-day period covered, short interest as a percentage of free float has risen from roughly 25% to 29%, matching July 9th all-time highs, while days-to-cover on the name nudged higher from 6.7 to 7.9 – also a match of the highs two weeks ago. The stock was down 11% in the five-session range through Thursday, though shares are up more than 50% from all-time lows below $10 on May 5 – three months after the stock priced its IPO at $17 per share.Ortex-reported short interest in Palvella Therapeuticstroughed just below 20% on June 10 as the stock found support around the $100 level for the second time in three weeks. Since then, shares have surged nearly 40%, yet bearish positioning has continued to build rather than unwind, with estimated short interest climbing above 27% of free float. This week alone, short interest increased from 25.2% to a four-month high of 27.2%, even as the stock slipped about 3% over the five-day period covered through Thursday. The recent rise in bearish positioning follows a volatile stretch in which Palvella plunged roughly 20% on July 20 after the FDA declined to grant Breakthrough Therapy Designation for QTORIN in cVMs, though several sell-side firms defended the investment thesis in the wake of the decision, underscoring the divide between bullish analysts and increasingly aggressive short sellers.Ortex-reported short interest in Array Technologieshas continued to build even as the stock has fallen to its lowest level of 2025, signaling that bearish conviction remains elevated despite the prolonged selloff. This week, estimated short interest as a percentage of free float increased from 21.4% to 22.5%, while days to cover edged higher from 5.4 to 5.6. In the five-day period covered through Thursday, Array shares fell about 10%, followed by another 5% decline on Friday, leaving the stock down roughly 42% year-to-date and trading at its lowest level since the start of 2025. The weakness has persisted despite generally constructive commentary surrounding the company's $203M acquisition of Affordable Wire Management announced on July 17, with Roth Capital lowering its price target to $6 from $9 but that the deal adds a high-margin, capital-light wire management platform that should deepen Array's utility-scale market opportunity.SHORT INTEREST DECLINERSOrtex-reported short interest in Celcuityhad troughed at roughly 28% of free float on April 23 before rebuilding steadily to record highs near 43% over the ensuing three months just as the stock attempted to recover. That trend reversed this week, with estimated short interest falling sharply from 42.6% to 35.9%, the lowest level in nearly two months, as bears appeared to lock in profits following the stock's recent decline. Days to cover also eased from 7.6 to 7.0, a more modest retreat given the heightened trading volumes and volatility seen throughout July. In the five-day period covered through Thursday, Celcuity shares were essentially flat, but the stock fell another 6.5% on Friday, extending its slide to the lowest level of 2026. The recent bout of profit-taking by short sellers follows a nearly 20% one-day decline on July 14, when the company announced FDA approval for breast cancer therapy drug Revtorpyk while simultaneously indicating a commercial launch in late Q3, a timeline that disappointed investors relative to expectations.Ortex-reported short interest in STAAR Surgicaldeclined sharply over the five-day period covered through Thursday as bears appeared to take profits following the stock's recent weakness. Estimated short interest as a percentage of free float fell from 21.5% to 19.6%, the lowest level since March 12, while days to cover dropped from 6.9 to 5.8, reflecting both reduced bearish positioning and higher liquidity. Selling pressure accelerated and trading volume spiked after the company pre-announced second-quarter results on July 17, sending the shares down roughly 9% in a single session and prompting at least some short sellers to cover into the decline. The pullback in short interest came as STAA shares fell 16.5% during the period, though the stock remains up about 1.3% year to date.
Bob's Discount Furniture Shares Down 11.3% to $14.43
Bob's Discount Furniture is down -11.3%, or -$1.83 to $14.43.
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