Most Shorted Stocks
Explore the US stocks with the highest short interest as a percentage of their free float. Short % Float shows how much of a company's freely tradable stock has been sold short — a closely watched gauge of bearish sentiment and a key input for spotting potential short-squeeze candidates. The list is sorted from most to least shorted and is based on the latest short interest reported to FINRA, updated twice a month.Short interest data as of May 29, 2026
Name | Company Name | Short % Float | Stock Price | Market Cap | Analyst Consensus | Smart Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OSI Systems | 94.97% | $309.68 | $3.61B | Strong Buy | |
 | Monro Muffler | 93.88% | $17.87 | $460.89M | Hold | |
 | Acadia Healthcare | 93.69% | $27.00 | $2.32B | Moderate Buy | |
 | Wingstop | 89.11% | $196.34 | $4.27B | Strong Buy | |
 | Alkami Technology | 87.91% | $17.83 | $1.56B | Strong Buy | |
 | GeneDx Holdings | 84.41% | $65.96 | $1.65B | Strong Buy | |
 | Vera Bradley | 84.09% | $2.88 | $110.91M | ― | |
 | Cactus | 82.68% | $52.68 | $4.35B | Strong Buy | |
 | Baldwin Insurance Group | 82.42% | $25.04 | $3.35B | Strong Buy | |
 | Nano Nuclear Energy Inc. | 82.40% | $25.85 | $1.34B | Strong Buy |
All statistics displayed on this page are based on TipRanks data, which combines information sourced from official filings submitted to FINRA and the SEC.
Methodology
Short interest figures come from broker-dealer reports filed with FINRA twice a month (at the mid-month and month-end settlement dates) and are published roughly seven business days later. Short % Float is calculated as reported short interest divided by the stock's free float — the shares available for public trading, excluding closely held and insider stakes. This page shows the 100 most shorted US-listed stocks from the most recent settlement date.FAQ
What is short interest?
Short interest is the total number of shares investors have sold short but not yet covered. It is reported to FINRA twice a month by broker-dealers and reflects open short positions as of each settlement date.
What is Short % Float?
Short % Float is short interest divided by a company's free float — the shares available for public trading. A higher percentage means a larger share of the tradable stock has been sold short.
What are the top most shorted stocks?
As of May 29, 2026, the top 5 most shorted US stocks by short interest as a percentage of float are OSI Systems (OSIS) at 94.97%, Monro Muffler (MNRO) at 93.88%, Acadia Healthcare (ACHC) at 93.69%, Wingstop (WING) at 89.11%, and Alkami Technology (ALKT) at 87.91%. Short interest is reported to FINRA twice a month; stock prices and rankings on this page refresh daily.
What does a high short interest mean?
High short interest signals that many investors expect the price to fall. It can also raise the potential for a short squeeze, where rising prices force short sellers to buy back shares and push the price higher.
How often is short interest data updated?
FINRA publishes short interest twice a month (mid-month and month-end settlement dates), usually about seven business days after each settlement date. This page reflects the most recent settlement date available.
What is days to cover (short ratio)?
Days to cover estimates how many days of average trading volume it would take short sellers to buy back all shorted shares. Higher values suggest short positions may take longer to unwind.
Is high short interest bullish or bearish?
It is generally a bearish sentiment signal, but it is context-dependent — heavily shorted stocks can rally sharply during a short squeeze. Use it alongside other research.