Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) Short Interest Update

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLRP) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 6,525 shares, an increase of 66.9% from the December 31st total of 3,910 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 8,783 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days. Based on an average trading volume of 8,783 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.7 days.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Stock Performance

Shares of WHLRP stock traded up $0.16 during trading on Friday, reaching $5.96. 100 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,639. Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust has a 1 year low of $3.00 and a 1 year high of $6.74. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $5.01 and its 200 day moving average is $4.33.

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust (NASDAQ:WHLRP) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported ($0.83) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $23.82 million during the quarter.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Susquehanna International Group LLP acquired a new stake in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $67,000. Ursa Fund Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust by 57.5% in the third quarter. Ursa Fund Management LLC now owns 197,292 shares of the company’s stock valued at $835,000 after purchasing an additional 71,992 shares in the last quarter. Magnetar Financial LLC acquired a new position in Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust during the 2nd quarter worth $866,000. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $219,000.

About Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc (NASDAQ: WHLRP) is a real estate investment trust that specializes in the acquisition and management of single-tenant retail and industrial properties under long-term, triple-net leases. The company’s investment strategy focuses on securing creditworthy tenants—often in sectors such as automotive services, fast food, medical services and banking—to generate stable, predictable rental income over the life of each lease.

Wheeler REIT’s portfolio spans a broad range of lower-middle market properties across the United States, offering geographic diversification and reducing exposure to any single market or tenant.