Short Interest in CVR Energy Rises by 18.6%

Approximately 5.9% of the company's stock are now sold short.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 3:18am

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CVR Energy Inc. (NYSE:CVI) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 5,881,184 shares, an 18.6% increase from the February 12th total of 4,957,136 shares. Based on the company's average daily trading volume of 1,806,302 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 3.3 days.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest suggests that some investors are betting against CVR Energy's stock performance. Short selling can be a way for investors to profit from a decline in a company's share price, and the increase in short interest may indicate that some traders are anticipating or positioning for potential downside in CVR Energy's stock.

The details

Approximately 5.9% of CVR Energy's outstanding shares are currently sold short. This is up from around 5% of shares being shorted earlier in the month. The increase in short interest comes as CVR Energy's stock price has fluctuated in recent weeks, with the share price trading between $15 and $42 over the past 52 weeks.

  • As of February 27th, 2026, there was short interest totaling 5,881,184 shares.
  • On February 12th, 2026, the short interest totaled 4,957,136 shares.

The players

CVR Energy Inc.

An independent downstream energy company engaged primarily in petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer production in the United States, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas.

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The takeaway

The rise in short interest in CVR Energy's stock suggests that some investors are betting against the company's performance, which could indicate potential concerns about the company's outlook or valuation. However, short interest alone does not necessarily predict future stock price movements, and investors should consider a range of factors when evaluating the company.