Senstar Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:SNT) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Senstar Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:SNT) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 35,883 shares, an increase of 155.7% from the January 29th total of 14,032 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 28,796 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.2 days. Currently, 0.2% of the company’s shares are short sold. Currently, 0.2% of the company’s shares are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 28,796 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.2 days.

Senstar Technologies Stock Up 1.5%

NASDAQ SNT opened at $3.44 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $80.26 million, a PE ratio of 17.20 and a beta of 2.78. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $4.13 and its 200 day moving average is $4.26. Senstar Technologies has a twelve month low of $2.57 and a twelve month high of $5.34.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Senstar Technologies to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, December 27th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Senstar Technologies in a report on Monday, December 29th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Senstar Technologies during the fourth quarter worth about $98,000. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Senstar Technologies by 49.3% during the third quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 66,601 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $332,000 after purchasing an additional 22,000 shares in the last quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP purchased a new position in shares of Senstar Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $124,000. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Senstar Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $238,000. 20.75% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Senstar Technologies

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.