Shorting Xiaomi Is Consensus Among Hedge Funds, Goldman Says
Hedge funds are increasing bearish bets on Xiaomi Corp. ahead of its earnings, with short interest in Goldman Sachs’s prime book jumping 53% over the past week, according to a Wednesday note from the bank’s sales desk. The note said selling by pension and hedge funds has intensified over the past two weeks, with feedback suggesting Xiaomi is “a consensus short/sell at least in the short term due to a lack of catalysts.” Safety concerns, factory delays, and weak demand for its electric vehicles despite promotions are dampening sentiment. Goldman analysts also cut their price target by over 10%, citing margin pressure from rising memory chip costs. Xiaomi is set to report third-quarter earnings on Nov. 18, with revenue expected to rise 23% year-on-year, data showed.
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