Short Interest in BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSGU) Rises By 405.1%

29 May 2026, 23:32 by Scott Moore · The Cerbat Gem

BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTSGU – Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 14,997 shares, an increase of 405.1% from the April 30th total of 2,969 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 45,326 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of BrightSpring Health Services in a research report on Friday, March 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, BrightSpring Health Services currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

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Institutional Trading of BrightSpring Health Services

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Virtus Advisers LLC bought a new position in BrightSpring Health Services during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. GABELLI & Co INVESTMENT ADVISERS INC. bought a new position in BrightSpring Health Services during the 1st quarter valued at about $213,000. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its holdings in BrightSpring Health Services by 88.4% during the 4th quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 4,946 shares of the company’s stock valued at $624,000 after purchasing an additional 2,321 shares during the last quarter. Morningstar Investment Management LLC bought a new position in BrightSpring Health Services during the 3rd quarter valued at about $829,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. bought a new position in BrightSpring Health Services during the 1st quarter valued at about $3,575,000.

BrightSpring Health Services Price Performance

Shares of BrightSpring Health Services stock traded down $3.24 during trading on Friday, hitting $202.02. 12,615 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 28,447. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $164.90 and its 200 day moving average price is $140.80. BrightSpring Health Services has a twelve month low of $68.14 and a twelve month high of $205.26.

BrightSpring Health Services Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 15th were given a dividend of $0.8438 per share. This represents a $3.38 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 15th.

About BrightSpring Health Services

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BrightSpring Health Services is a leading provider of home and community-based health and support services in the United States. The company specializes in delivering a continuum of care that spans behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disability support, home health care, and respite services. By integrating clinical and non-clinical offerings, BrightSpring seeks to improve patient outcomes, enhance quality of life, and support family caregivers.