Short Interest in CVR Partners Rises 34.7% in March

Increased short interest suggests bearish sentiment on the fertilizer company's stock

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:18am

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CVR Partners, LP (NYSE:UAN) saw a significant increase in short interest during March, with the number of shares sold short rising 34.7% to 247,426 as of March 13th. This represents 1.5% of the company's total shares outstanding. The rise in short interest suggests growing bearish sentiment among investors on the fertilizer producer's stock performance.

Why it matters

Short interest data can provide insights into market sentiment and potential future stock price movements. A sharp rise in short interest, as seen with CVR Partners, often indicates that some investors are betting against the company's near-term prospects, which could foreshadow potential stock price declines if the bearish thesis plays out.

The details

According to the data, the number of CVR Partners shares sold short increased from 183,648 on February 26th to 247,426 on March 13th, a rise of 34.7%. With the company's average daily trading volume at 160,481 shares, the current short interest ratio stands at 1.5 days, meaning it would take short sellers just a day and a half to cover their positions at the current pace of trading.

  • As of March 13th, 2026, there were 247,426 shares of CVR Partners sold short.
  • On February 26th, 2026, there were 183,648 shares of CVR Partners sold short.

The players

CVR Partners, LP

A publicly traded master limited partnership that focuses on the production and marketing of nitrogen fertilizer products, including ammonia, granular urea, and urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions.

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The takeaway

The sharp rise in short interest for CVR Partners' stock suggests that some investors are growing increasingly bearish on the company's near-term prospects, which could lead to downward pressure on the stock price if the negative sentiment continues. Monitoring short interest data can provide valuable insights into market sentiment and potential future stock price movements.