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

Senstar Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:SNT) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in 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 trading volume of 28,796 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 28,796 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Senstar Technologies to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, December 27th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Senstar Technologies in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Senstar Technologies has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Senstar Technologies

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Senstar Technologies in the 4th quarter worth $98,000. Susquehanna International Group LLP bought a new position in shares of Senstar Technologies during the third quarter valued at about $124,000. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Senstar Technologies during the second quarter worth about $211,000. Finally, Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Senstar Technologies in the third quarter worth about $238,000. 20.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Senstar Technologies Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ SNT opened at $3.44 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $80.26 million, a P/E ratio of 17.20 and a beta of 2.78. Senstar Technologies has a one year low of $2.57 and a one year high of $5.34. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $4.13 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $4.26.

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

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.