Movano Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE) Sees Large Growth in Short Interest

Movano Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 30th, there was short interest totaling 105,116 shares, a growth of 313.2% from the January 15th total of 25,442 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 5,519,052 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days. Approximately 12.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Approximately 12.9% of the company’s shares are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 5,519,052 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.0 days.

Movano Trading Down 1.5%

NASDAQ MOVE traded down $0.21 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $13.32. 33,200 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,120,516. The firm has a market cap of $12.12 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.23 and a beta of 0.81. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $10.02 and a 200 day simple moving average of $8.40. Movano has a 1-year low of $4.67 and a 1-year high of $54.40.

Movano (NASDAQ:MOVE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, November 14th. The technology company reported ($4.73) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($7.00) by $2.27. The firm had revenue of $0.08 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.88 million. Movano had a negative return on equity of 647.91% and a negative net margin of 3,409.60%.

Trending Headlines about Movano

Here are the key news stories impacting Movano this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results showed an EPS beat: Movano reported ($4.73) EPS versus consensus of ($7.00), a materially smaller loss than expected — a data point that can be viewed as an earnings-positive surprise and a potential upside catalyst if management sustains the trend.
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical / liquidity profile is extreme: MOVE is a microcap with a market cap around $12M, a wide 1‑year range ($4.67–$54.40), and very uneven volume. The 50‑day SMA (~$10.02) and 200‑day SMA (~$8.40) suggest recent recovery from lows but thin liquidity can amplify moves in either direction.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss and weak fundamentals: reported revenue was only $0.08M vs. consensus ~$3.88M, while return on equity and net margin remain deeply negative — signals that underlying business traction is lacking and that EPS beat reflects expense timing or one-off items rather than strong top-line growth.
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest surged in January: short interest jumped ~313% to 105,116 shares (about 12.9% of shares sold short). That elevated short interest indicates heightened bearish sentiment and selling pressure; it also raises the potential for volatile swings if positioning changes rapidly.

Insider Transactions at Movano

In related news, CTO Michael Aaron Leabman sold 6,845 shares of Movano stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $6.66, for a total transaction of $45,587.70. Following the sale, the chief technology officer directly owned 22,639 shares in the company, valued at $150,775.74. This trade represents a 23.22% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO John Mastrototaro sold 33,069 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $20.80, for a total transaction of $687,835.20. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 56,114 shares in the company, valued at $1,167,171.20. The trade was a 37.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 94,383 shares of company stock worth $1,524,933. Insiders own 10.40% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Movano

A hedge fund recently bought a new stake in Movano stock. Citadel Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Movano Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm bought 49,262 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $28,000. Citadel Advisors LLC owned 5.94% of Movano at the end of the most recent reporting period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 16.64% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Movano from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Movano in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Sell”.

About Movano

Movano Health, Inc (NASDAQ: MOVE) is a health technology company focused on developing wearable devices for continuous biometric monitoring. The company’s core mission is to provide accessible, real-time health insights through noninvasive sensors, enabling individuals and care teams to track vital signs and physiological trends outside of traditional clinical settings.

Movano’s flagship product is a biometric monitoring ring designed to measure parameters such as heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, skin temperature, and sleep quality.