Short Interest in FactSet Research Systems Surges 45.5%

Significant increase in short positions on the financial data and analytics company's stock

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE:FDS) saw a significant increase in short interest in February, with the number of shares sold short rising 45.5% to 3,345,204 as of February 13th. This represents 9.1% of the company's outstanding stock, and based on the average trading volume, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.1 days.

Why it matters

The sharp rise in short interest on FactSet's stock could signal that some investors are betting on the company's share price declining in the near future. This could be due to concerns about the company's financial performance or broader market conditions. The high short interest ratio also indicates that it may be difficult for short sellers to cover their positions, potentially leading to increased volatility in the stock.

The details

The number of FactSet Research Systems shares sold short grew from 2,299,198 on January 29th to 3,345,204 on February 13th, an increase of 45.5%. This means that 9.1% of the company's outstanding stock is currently being shorted. Based on the average daily trading volume of 1,594,725 shares, the short-interest ratio stands at 2.1 days, indicating that it would take short sellers just over 2 days to cover their positions at the current pace of trading.

  • As of February 13th, 2026, the short interest in FactSet Research Systems totaled 3,345,204 shares.
  • On January 29th, 2026, the short interest was 2,299,198 shares.

The players

FactSet Research Systems Inc.

A global provider of integrated financial data and analytics to the investment community, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.

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The takeaway

The sharp rise in short interest on FactSet Research Systems' stock suggests that some investors are anticipating a decline in the company's share price in the near future. This could be driven by concerns about the company's financial performance or broader market conditions, and could lead to increased volatility in the stock.