Short Interest in Apartment Investment and Management Company Drops By 17.5%

Apartment REIT sees significant decline in short positions in January

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Apartment Investment and Management Company (NYSE:AIV), a real estate investment trust focused on multifamily properties, saw a 17.5% decline in short interest during the month of January. As of January 30th, there were 4,651,487 shares sold short, down from 5,638,317 shares on January 15th. This represents 3.3% of the company's total shares outstanding.

Why it matters

The drop in short interest could signal increased investor confidence in Aimco's performance and outlook. Short selling activity can provide insight into market sentiment, and a decline may suggest that some investors are becoming more bullish on the stock.

The details

Aimco, which operates apartment communities across the U.S., has seen its stock price fluctuate over the past year, trading between a 52-week low of $5.24 and a high of $9.13. The company was recently rated a 'sell' by Weiss Ratings, though one analyst has a 'buy' recommendation on the stock.

  • As of January 30th, 2026, there were 4,651,487 Aimco shares sold short.
  • On January 15th, 2026, there were 5,638,317 Aimco shares sold short.

The players

Apartment Investment and Management Company

A real estate investment trust that focuses on the ownership and operation of multifamily residential communities in the United States.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research firm that recently issued a 'sell' rating on Aimco stock.

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