VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

MOST SHORTED STOCKS & SHORT SQUEEZE CANDIDATES

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

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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.

This is not financial advice.

Looking for quality names?Compare short interest against our wide moat ranking.

Most Shorted Stocks List

Jan 18, 2026HighShortInterest.com
#
Ticker
Company
Exchange
Short Interest %
Float
Shares Out.
Industry
1HTZHertz Global Holdings IncNasdaq
44.6%
127.23M311.59MPassenger Transportation, Ground & Sea
2GRPNGroupon IncNasdaq
44.1%
23.39M40.75MRetailers - Discount Stores
3BETRBetter Home & Finance Holding CompanyNasdaq
40.6%
4.16M9.86MFinancial Services
4IOVAIovance Biotherapeutics IncNasdaq
35.7%
338.65M396.97MBiotechnology & Medical Research
5AIC3.ai IncNYSE
34.6%
120.61M137.25MSoftware
6NVAXNovavax IncNasdaq
33.5%
158.88M162.5MBiotechnology & Medical Research
7RXRXRecursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Nasdaq
32.3%
504.21M514.19MBiotechnology
8HIMSHims & Hers Health, Inc.NYSE
32.2%
206.02M219.27MHealth Care Providers & Services
9PCTPurecycle Technologies IncNasdaq
31.7%
141.9M180.2MEnvironmental Services & Equipment
10PLCEThe Children's Place, Inc.Nasdaq
30.6%
9.2M22.17MSpecialty Retail
11NVTSNavitas Semiconductor CorpNasdaq
30.4%
168.74M230.5MSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
12SOUNSoundHound AI IncNasdaq
30.2%
379.19M387.56MIT Services & Consulting
13MPWMedical Properties Trust IncNYSE
30.1%
497.01M601.5MREITs - Specialized
14SPRYARS Pharmaceuticals IncNasdaq
29.6%
80.41M98.85MBiotechnology & Medical Research
15RILYB Riley Financial IncNasdaq
29.5%
21.3M30.6MInvestment Banking & Brokerage Services
16RUNSunrun IncNasdaq
28.1%
212.46M232.04MRenewable Energy Equipment & Services
17KSSKohl's CorporationNYSE
27.9%
111.08M112.19MRetailers - Department Stores
18SPHRSphere Entertainment Co.NYSE
27.7%
24.21M28.45MEntertainment
19ENVXEnovix CorpNasdaq
27.6%
186.53M215.82MElectrical Components & Equipment
20ROOTRoot IncNasdaq
27.4%
9.55M13.7MInsurance - Property & Casualty
21EOSEEos Energy Enterprises IncNasdaq
26.2%
308.91M324.1MElectrical Components & Equipment
22ATYRaTyr Pharma, Inc.Nasdaq
26.1%
95.55M97.99MBiotechnology
23ABSIAbsci CorporationNasdaq
25.8%
137.73M150.37MBiotechnology
24INDIindie Semiconductor, Inc.Nasdaq
25.8%
199.75M202.61MSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
25PLUGPlug Power IncNasdaq
25.8%
1.31B1.39BRenewable Energy Equipment & Services
26EVGOEvgo IncNasdaq
25.3%
127.94M135.18MUtilities - Electric
27CHRSCoherus Biosciences IncNasdaq
25.2%
112.99M120.87MBiotechnology & Medical Research
28ALTAltimmune IncNasdaq
24.9%
103.56M104.34MBiotechnology & Medical Research
29GLSIGreenwich Lifesciences IncNasdaq
24.6%
6.57M13.85MPharmaceuticals
30CRDFCardiff Oncology, Inc.Nasdaq
24.6%
65.73M67.36MBiotechnology
31BBAIBigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.NYSE
24.5%
433.45M436.55MIT Services
32BYRNByrna Technologies Inc.Nasdaq
24.5%
18.5M22.73MAerospace & Defense
33KRUSKura Sushi USA IncNasdaq
24.4%
6.88M11.11MRestaurants & Bars
34ABCLAbCellera Biologics Inc.Nasdaq
23.9%
204.33M299.34MLife Sciences Tools & Services
35ASPIASP Isotopes Inc.Nasdaq
23.8%
89.46M125.11MChemicals
36FUNSix Flags Entertainment CorporationNYSE
23.7%
90.2M101.47MHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
37SANASana Biotechnology IncNasdaq
23.7%
156.96M266.37MBiotechnology & Medical Research
38PGYPagaya Technologies Ltd.Nasdaq
23.6%
50.62M69.11MSoftware
39STOKStoke Therapeutics IncNasdaq
23.6%
40.85M57.12MBiotechnology & Medical Research
40HYPDHyperion DeFi, IncNasdaq
23.4%
8.45M8.17MSoftware
41SMRNuscale Power CorpNYSE
23.1%
95.63M282.84MUtilities - Electric
42AVXLAnavex Life Sciences CorpNasdaq
22.9%
86.46M89.35MBiotechnology & Medical Research
43VKTXViking Therapeutics, Inc.Nasdaq
22.5%
110.21M113.04MBiotechnology
44TMDXTransMedics Group IncNasdaq
22.1%
33.03M34.17MAdvanced Medical Equipment & Technology
45HRTXHeron Therapeutics IncNasdaq
21.9%
152.12M183.36MBiotechnology & Medical Research
46AIRSAirSculpt Technologies, Inc.Nasdaq
21.3%
11.24M62.44MHealth Care Providers & Services
47SPCEVirgin Galactic Holdings, Inc.NYSE
21.1%
73.04M73.13MAerospace & Defense
48CORZCore Scientific, Inc.Nasdaq
20.9%
212.75M310.06MSoftware
49SRPTSarepta Therapeutics, Inc.Nasdaq
20.3%
99.26M104.79MBiotechnology
50SEDGSolarEdge Technologies, Inc.Nasdaq
20.0%
59.03M59.8MSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

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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.