ARM Holdings PLC Sees Surge in Short Interest Amid Analyst Downgrades

ARM Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: ARM), a leading company in the Information Technology sector known for its semiconductor technology and related products, experienced a significant increase in short interest during April 2025. As of April 15th, short interest in ARM’s shares reached 16,560,000, marking a 24.2% increase from the 13,330,000 shares shorted as of March 31st. This surge in short interest corresponds to 1.6% of the company’s total shares, with a days-to-cover ratio of 2.9 days, based on an average trading volume of 5,790,000 shares.

The increase in short interest comes amid a series of analyst downgrades. Wells Fargo & Company reduced its price target for ARM from $185.00 to $150.00, maintaining an “overweight” rating. Similarly, Barclays lowered its target price from $155.00 to $125.00, also with an “overweight” rating. UBS Group cut its price objective from $215.00 to $165.00, yet retained a “buy” rating. Benchmark reaffirmed a “hold” rating, while JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its price target from $160.00 to $175.00, maintaining an “overweight” rating. Despite these mixed signals, two analysts have rated ARM with a sell rating, while six have given it a buy or overweight rating.

ARM Holdings PLC, with a market capitalization of $121.63 billion as of May 1, 2025, and a price-to-earnings ratio of 151.9, continues to be a significant player in the semiconductor industry. The company’s shares closed at $123.27 on May 1, 2025, after reaching a 52-week high of $188.75 on July 8, 2024, and a low of $80 on April 6, 2025. ARM’s focus on designing and manufacturing semiconductor technology, including computer processors and security devices, positions it as a key supplier in the global technology market.

Investment Opportunities in PLTR Stock Ahead of Q1 Earnings

In related financial news, Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) has seen its stock rally by 180.6% over the past six months, driven by strong demand for its AI data analytics platforms and strategic partnerships. As PLTR prepares to report its Q1 earnings on May 5, 2025, analysts anticipate a 62.5% increase in earnings per share (EPS) to $0.13 and a 35.9% revenue increase to $862.17 million compared to the prior-year quarter.

Investors looking for exposure to PLTR stock may consider two ETFs: First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX) and REX AI Equity Premium Income ETF (AIPI). FPX, which aims to track the IPOX-100 U.S. Index, includes PLTR as 10.09% of its total holdings, alongside other high-growth companies like GE Vernova (GEV), AppLovin (APP), and Roblox (RBLX). With $775.61 million in assets under management, FPX offers a unique opportunity for investors focused on early-stage public companies.

Crypto ISAC Expands Leadership to Enhance Industry Collaboration

In other news, the Crypto Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Crypto ISAC) announced the appointment of Henry Beaudin as Director of Operations and Tiago Assumpção as Technical Director of Threat Intelligence Engineering & Collaborative Defense. These appointments aim to support the ISAC’s mission to bolster the digital asset ecosystem through enhanced intelligence sharing and operational resilience. Henry Beaudin brings extensive experience in building automation and AI-driven operating models, having worked with high-growth security companies and leading financial institutions like Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates. His expertise will be instrumental in developing secure, scalable, and data-driven systems for the Crypto ISAC, marking a significant step in its evolution as a mature intelligence-sharing nonprofit.