VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
MOST SHORTED STOCKS & SHORT SQUEEZE CANDIDATES
NO ADVICE
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
High Short Interest Stocks
Most shorted stocks in the US (short interest above 20%), updated daily.
Short interest can signal crowding, borrow costs, and potential squeeze pressure. This short interest tracker is a quick scan of the most shorted stocks and elevated short positioning, not a recommendation to trade. To compare against supply-constrained setups, visit our low float stocks list.
This is not financial advice.
Most Shorted Stocks List
| # | Ticker | Company | Exchange | Short Interest % | Float | Shares Out. | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRPN | Groupon Inc | Nasdaq | 54.7% | 24M | 40.7M | Retailers - Discount Stores |
| 2 | HTZ | Hertz Global Holdings Inc | Nasdaq | 46.9% | 127M | 315M | Passenger Transportation, Ground & Sea |
| 3 | CRML | Critical Metals Corp. | Nasdaq | 41.2% | 53.4M | 132M | Metals & Mining |
| 4 | AI | C3.ai Inc | NYSE | 38.1% | 115M | 142M | Software |
| 5 | NFE | New Fortress Energy Inc. | Nasdaq | 36.8% | 130M | 286M | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels |
| 6 | SOUN | SoundHound AI Inc | Nasdaq | 36.6% | 387M | 394M | IT Services & Consulting |
| 7 | LFVN | LifeVantage Corporation | Nasdaq | 36.5% | 9.37M | 12.8M | Personal Care Products |
| 8 | BETR | Better Home & Finance Holding | Nasdaq | 35.9% | 6.73M | 10.6M | Financial Services |
| 9 | SPRY | ARS Pharmaceuticals Inc | Nasdaq | 35.8% | 41M | 99.3M | Biotechnology & Medical Research |
| 10 | PCT | Purecycle Technologies Inc | Nasdaq | 35.5% | 142M | 181M | Environmental Services & Equipment |
| 11 | HIMS | Hims & Hers Health, Inc. | NYSE | 34.9% | 207M | 220M | Health Care Providers & Services |
| 12 | TTEC | TTEC Holdings, Inc. | Nasdaq | 34.2% | 19.9M | 48.6M | Professional Services |
| 13 | RXRX | Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Nasdaq | 34.1% | 510M | 522M | Biotechnology |
| 14 | BEAM | Beam Therapeutics Inc. | Nasdaq | 33.5% | 87.9M | 103M | Biotechnology |
| 15 | EVGO | Evgo Inc | Nasdaq | 32.9% | 132M | 141M | Utilities - Electric |
| 16 | PLCE | The Children's Place, Inc. | Nasdaq | 32.8% | 8.77M | 22.2M | Specialty Retail |
| 17 | INDI | indie Semiconductor, Inc. | Nasdaq | 32.6% | 204M | 211M | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| 18 | LCID | Lucid Group, Inc. | Nasdaq | 32.3% | 131M | 366M | Automobiles |
| 19 | GCTK | GlucoTrack, Inc. | Nasdaq | 31.7% | 2.79M | 2.94M | Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
| 20 | FBGL | FBS Global Limited | Nasdaq | 31.7% | 4.58M | 13.5M | Construction & Engineering |
| 21 | IOVA | Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc | Nasdaq | 31.4% | 353M | 412M | Biotechnology & Medical Research |
| 22 | BYND | Beyond Meat, Inc. | Nasdaq | 31.1% | 447M | 464M | Food Products |
| 23 | SPHR | Sphere Entertainment Co. | NYSE | 30.9% | 24.4M | 28.6M | Entertainment |
| 24 | MARA | MARA Holdings, Inc. | Nasdaq | 30.3% | 371M | 380M | Software |
| 25 | SERV | Serve Robotics Inc. | Nasdaq | 30.2% | 62.9M | 75.7M | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
| 26 | EOSE | Eos Energy Enterprises Inc | Nasdaq | 30.1% | 335M | 340M | Electrical Components & Equipment |
| 27 | ABEO | Abeona Therapeutics Inc. | Nasdaq | 29.7% | 52.5M | 57M | Biotechnology |
| 28 | CYPH | Cypherpunk Technologies Inc. | Nasdaq | 29.6% | 34.9M | 127M | Biotechnology |
| 29 | FLWS | 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. | Nasdaq | 29.5% | 10.6M | 37M | Specialty Retail |
| 30 | ENVX | Enovix Corp | Nasdaq | 29.4% | 186M | 217M | Electrical Components & Equipment |
| 31 | SNBR | Sleep Number Corporation | Nasdaq | 29.2% | 18.8M | 23M | Specialty Retail |
| 32 | JCSE | JE Cleantech Holdings Limited | Nasdaq | 28.9% | 1.81M | 5.26M | Machinery |
| 33 | MPT | Medical Properties Trust Inc | NYSE | 28.7% | 491M | 613M | REITs - Specialized |
| 34 | KRUS | Kura Sushi USA Inc | Nasdaq | 28.7% | 6.97M | 11.2M | Restaurants & Bars |
| 35 | MNPR | Monopar Therapeutics Inc. | Nasdaq | 28.6% | 5.6M | 6.69M | Biotechnology |
| 36 | KSS | Kohl's Corporation | NYSE | 28.2% | 111M | 112M | Retailers - Department Stores |
| 37 | SRPT | Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. | Nasdaq | 27.9% | 91.8M | 105M | Biotechnology |
| 38 | PGY | Pagaya Technologies Ltd. | Nasdaq | 27.6% | 62.7M | 71.2M | Software |
| 39 | NVAX | Novavax Inc | Nasdaq | 27.5% | 160M | 163M | Biotechnology & Medical Research |
| 40 | CRDF | Cardiff Oncology, Inc. | Nasdaq | 27.5% | 66.7M | 68.4M | Biotechnology |
| 41 | ACHC | Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. | Nasdaq | 27.2% | 83.2M | 92M | Health Care Providers & Services |
| 42 | NVTS | Navitas Semiconductor Corp | Nasdaq | 27.0% | 173M | 231M | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| 43 | OMER | Omeros Corporation | Nasdaq | 26.3% | 69.3M | 72M | Pharmaceuticals |
| 44 | WGS | GeneDx Holdings Corp. | Nasdaq | 26.3% | 15.8M | 29.3M | Health Care Providers & Services |
| 45 | BBAI | BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. | NYSE | 26.3% | 471M | 476M | IT Services |
| 46 | ABSI | Absci Corporation | Nasdaq | 26.1% | 143M | 155M | Biotechnology |
| 47 | STIM | Neuronetics, Inc. | Nasdaq | 25.8% | 35.7M | 69.6M | Health Care Equipment & Supplies |
| 48 | HRTX | Heron Therapeutics Inc | Nasdaq | 24.8% | 154M | 189M | Biotechnology & Medical Research |
| 49 | SATS | EchoStar Corporation | Nasdaq | 24.6% | 136M | 158M | Media |
| 50 | PLUG | Plug Power Inc | Nasdaq | 24.5% | 1.33B | 1.39B | Renewable Energy Equipment & Services |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is short interest?
Short interest is the total number of shares of a stock that have been sold short but not yet covered or closed out. It represents the amount of stock that investors have borrowed and sold, betting that the price will decline.
What does high short interest mean?
High short interest (typically above 20% of float) indicates that many investors are betting against the stock. This can signal bearish sentiment, but it also creates potential for a short squeeze if the stock price rises unexpectedly.
How do I find the most shorted stocks?
Sort the table by Short Interest % to see the most shorted stocks in the latest update. The list refreshes daily.
Where does the short interest data come from?
We source the short interest data from HighShortInterest.com and refresh daily. The source link is listed above the table.
What is a short squeeze?
A short squeeze occurs when a heavily shorted stock rises in price, forcing short sellers to buy shares to cover their positions. This buying pressure can cause the stock price to spike dramatically in a short period.
How often is short interest data updated?
Short interest is reported by exchanges twice monthly (mid-month and end-of-month). Our data is updated daily to reflect the most recent available information from public sources.
Should I invest in high short interest stocks?
High short interest stocks carry significant risk. While they can experience dramatic gains during short squeezes, they often have fundamental issues that led to bearish sentiment. This data is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
What is the difference between short interest and days to cover?
Short interest is the total shares sold short, while days to cover (short interest ratio) is short interest divided by average daily trading volume. Days to cover estimates how many days it would take for all short sellers to buy back shares, indicating squeeze potential.
Curation & Accuracy
This directory blends AI‑assisted discovery with human curation. Entries are reviewed, edited, and organized with the goal of expanding coverage and sharpening quality over time. Your feedback helps steer improvements (because no single human can capture everything all at once).
Details change. Pricing, features, and availability may be incomplete or out of date. Treat listings as a starting point and verify on the provider’s site before making decisions. If you spot an error or a gap, send a quick note and I’ll adjust.