Genworth Financial Short Interest Declines 15% in February

Shares of the financial services company saw a drop in short positions last month.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Genworth Financial, Inc. (NYSE:GNW) saw a 15% decline in short interest in February, with short positions falling to 7,022,685 shares as of February 13th from 8,259,889 shares at the end of January. The company's average daily trading volume is 3,639,043 shares, resulting in a days-to-cover ratio of 1.9 days.

Why it matters

Changes in short interest can provide insights into market sentiment and investor expectations around a company's performance. The decline in short positions for Genworth Financial suggests that some investors are becoming more bullish on the stock.

The details

Genworth Financial is a financial services company that offers insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and private mortgage insurance. The company's stock has seen increased volatility in recent months, with the share price ranging between $5.99 and $9.28 over the past 12 months.

  • As of February 13th, 2026, there was short interest totaling 7,022,685 shares.
  • This represents a 15.0% decline from the January 29th total of 8,259,889 shares.

The players

Genworth Financial, Inc.

A leading financial security company offering a broad range of insurance products, including long-term care insurance, life insurance, and private mortgage insurance.

Royal Bank of Canada

A large institutional investor that increased its stake in Genworth Financial by 75.8% during the first quarter.

MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd.

An institutional investor that grew its position in Genworth Financial by 2.9% in the first quarter.

UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC

An institutional investor that increased its stake in Genworth Financial by 4.9% during the first quarter.

Strs Ohio

An institutional investor that purchased a new position in Genworth Financial in the first quarter.

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