Short Interest in Senstar Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:SNT) Expands By 21.4%

Senstar Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:SNT) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 12,210 shares, an increase of 21.4% from the December 31st total of 10,059 shares. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 69,525 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily volume of 69,525 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the company are sold short.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in SNT. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Senstar Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $98,000. Susquehanna International Group LLP acquired a new position in Senstar Technologies during the third quarter worth $124,000. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in Senstar Technologies during the second quarter valued at $211,000. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Senstar Technologies in the third quarter valued at about $238,000. 20.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Senstar Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ SNT opened at $3.87 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $90.29 million, a PE ratio of 19.35 and a beta of 2.78. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $3.98 and its 200 day moving average price is $4.34. Senstar Technologies has a 1 year low of $2.57 and a 1 year high of $5.34.

Senstar Technologies (NASDAQ:SNT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 25th. The industrial products company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter. Senstar Technologies had a net margin of 12.83% and a return on equity of 12.02%. The company had revenue of $9.50 million during the quarter.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on SNT shares. Wall Street Zen raised Senstar Technologies to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, December 27th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Senstar Technologies in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold”.

Senstar Technologies Company Profile

Senstar Technologies is a global provider of physical security solutions, specializing in perimeter intrusion detection and video security management. The company develops and markets a comprehensive suite of sensors and systems designed to protect critical infrastructure, commercial facilities and government sites from unauthorized access and potential security threats. Its core technology offerings include fiber optic sensing, fence-mounted detectors, microwave barriers and advanced video analytics, which can be deployed independently or fully integrated into existing security frameworks.

Among its flagship products are fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems that use optical sensing to detect disturbances along fences or perimeter lines, as well as active infrared and microwave sensors that create virtual detection zones.