RH (NYSE:RH) Short Interest Update

RH (NYSE:RH) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 4,843,506 shares, a growth of 28.3% from the February 26th total of 3,776,531 shares. Currently, 35.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average trading volume of 1,250,169 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.9 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have commented on RH shares. Telsey Advisory Group lowered their target price on shares of RH from $185.00 to $165.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on RH from $250.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 13th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of RH in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Zelman & Associates reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of RH in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of RH in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $211.07.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other RH news, Director Mark S. Demilio sold 2,254 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $220.00, for a total value of $495,880.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 19,962 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,391,640. The trade was a 10.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Eri Chaya sold 7,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $129.42, for a total transaction of $905,940.00. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 18,254 shares of company stock valued at $2,789,400 over the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 27.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of RH

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Arizona State Retirement System grew its position in RH by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 4,434 shares of the company’s stock worth $901,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of RH by 12.0% during the second quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 605 shares of the company’s stock valued at $114,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Davidson Kahn Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of RH by 0.5% in the third quarter. Davidson Kahn Capital Management LLC now owns 12,437 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,531,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the period. Huntington National Bank lifted its stake in shares of RH by 87.8% in the third quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 65 shares during the period. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in RH by 45.0% during the fourth quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 248 shares of the company’s stock worth $44,000 after buying an additional 77 shares in the last quarter. 90.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting RH

Here are the key news stories impacting RH this week:

• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen kept a “buy” rating on RH while lowering its price target from $265 to $200, signaling continued analyst conviction in RH’s longer-term upside even after the recent weakness. TD Cowen Price Target Note
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary suggests month?end/quarter?start buying lifted stocks, which likely helped RH today as some investors stepped in ahead of the new quarter. Month of March Goes Out Like a Bull
• Neutral Sentiment: RH posted its official fourth-quarter and FY2025 results and released an investor presentation and CEO video; the filing/webcast provides management commentary and the full financial detail investors will parse for guidance and margins. RH Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage on RH leadership changes frames shifts toward manufacturing and real?estate strategy — these are strategic factors that affect longer?term margins and valuation but are less likely to move the stock intraday than earnings/guidance. RH Leadership Changes Highlight Manufacturing, Real Estate And Valuation Story
• Negative Sentiment: RH missed Q4 earnings estimates: EPS $1.53 vs. the Zacks consensus $2.21, a clear earnings shortfall that weighs on near?term sentiment and valuation expectations. RH (RH) Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Media coverage emphasizes the earnings miss and the stock’s sharp reaction; Benzinga details the Q4 shortfall and market reaction, which can drive additional selling pressure or volatility. RH Stock Tanks After Q4 Results Miss Estimates: Details
• Negative Sentiment: Management cited tariff and weather impacts and now expects first?quarter revenue to decline 2%–4%, a near?term revenue headwind that increases downside risk for the upcoming quarter. RH Reports Tariff, Weather Impacts in Fourth Quarter, Projects First-Quarter Revenue Decline
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in RH rose ~28% in March, which can exacerbate moves in either direction (covering can fuel rallies; sustained pressure can signal bearish positioning). RH (NYSE:RH) Short Interest Up 28.3% in March

RH Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:RH opened at $139.98 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $2.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.27, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 2.14. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $174.82 and a 200 day moving average price of $180.43. The company has a quick ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 1.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 944.39. RH has a twelve month low of $123.03 and a twelve month high of $257.00.

RH (NYSE:RH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.24 by ($0.71). RH had a negative return on equity of 161.72% and a net margin of 3.22%.The business had revenue of $842.62 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $873.48 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.58 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts predict that RH will post 4.39 earnings per share for the current year.

About RH

RH, formerly Restoration Hardware, is a design-driven luxury retailer specializing in high-end home furnishings, décor, textiles, lighting and outdoor living products. The company offers a curated collection of furniture pieces—including seating, casegoods, beds and dining items—alongside rugs, art and decorative accessories. RH’s product lines are organized into distinct collections, each reflecting a cohesive design philosophy and premium craftsmanship aimed at the residential and hospitality markets.

Founded in 1979 in Eureka, California, by Stephen Gordon, Restoration Hardware began as a small warehouse in Northern California.