Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYFM) Short Interest Up 81.5% in August

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYFMGet Free Report) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 486,825 shares, an increase of 81.5% from the August 15th total of 268,168 shares. Currently, 12.0% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 156,021 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.1 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

An institutional investor recently bought a new position in Hydrofarm Holdings Group stock. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYFMFree Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 50,465 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $43,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 1.06% of Hydrofarm Holdings Group at the end of the most recent reporting period. 26.61% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:HYFM traded down $0.02 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $0.92. 31,543 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 966,972. Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a 1 year low of $0.50 and a 1 year high of $3.69. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $1.03 and a 200-day moving average price of $1.01. The firm has a market capitalization of $4.38 million, a P/E ratio of -0.02 and a beta of 2.43.

Hydrofarm Holdings Group (NASDAQ:HYFMGet Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August 14th. The company reported ($2.23) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.89) by ($1.34). Hydrofarm Holdings Group had a negative return on equity of 500.33% and a negative net margin of 267.20%.The business had revenue of $23.21 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $58.20 million.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Hydrofarm Holdings Group in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

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Hydrofarm Holdings Group Company Profile

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Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and indoor gardening. The company’s offerings include horticultural lighting systems, environmental controls, nutrient and irrigation solutions, growing media, and greenhouse and nursery equipment. These products are designed to support commercial growers, research institutions, and home gardening enthusiasts by optimizing plant growth and resource efficiency in indoor and greenhouse environments.

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, Hydrofarm has grown through a combination of product innovation and strategic acquisitions.

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