MOST SHORTED STOCKS & SHORT INTEREST TRACKER
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Most Shorted Stocks List & Short Interest Tracker
High short interest stocks in the US with short interest %, float, shares outstanding, exchange, and industry.
HighShortInterest.comSource data Checked daily for source updates
Short interest shows how much of a company's tradable float is sold short. This most shorted stocks list ranks high short interest stocks by short interest %, helping you scan crowded bearish positioning, potential short squeeze setups, and names where borrow pressure may matter.
Use this short interest tracker to sort by short interest %, float, shares outstanding, exchange, or industry, then filter by ticker, company, exchange, or setup. For searches like most shorted stocks today, treat the table's as-of date as the source timestamp rather than a live intraday feed.
Compare high short interest with float, liquidity, business quality, and catalyst risk before making any decision. To study supply-constrained setups alongside bearish positioning, visit our low float stocks list.
This is not financial advice.
Most Shorted Stocks List
| # | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WRLD | World Acceptance Corp. | Nasdaq | 228.2% | 2.32M | 4.66M | Consumer Financial Services |
| 2 | HTZ | Hertz Global Holdings Inc | Nasdaq | 61.7% | 170M | 356M | Passenger Transportation, Ground & Sea |
| 3 | GRPN | Groupon Inc | Nasdaq | 50.7% | 18.4M | 40.7M | Retailers - Discount Stores |
| 4 | KPTI | Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. | Nasdaq | 45.7% | 15.1M | 22.7M | Biotechnology |
| 5 | PLCE | The Children's Place, Inc. | Nasdaq | 41.9% | 8.04M | 22.2M | Specialty Retail |
| 6 | ONDS | Ondas Inc. | Nasdaq | 41.6% | 533M | 571M | Communications Equipment |
| 7 | XPOF | Xponential Fitness, Inc. | NYSE | 41.2% | 26.2M | 42.2M | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
| 8 | SOUN | SoundHound AI Inc | Nasdaq | 39.9% | 401M | 412M | IT Services & Consulting |
| 9 | WGS | GeneDx Holdings Corp. | Nasdaq | 38.4% | 15.5M | 29.8M | Health Care Providers & Services |
| 10 | AI | C3.ai Inc | NYSE | 37.7% | 119M | 152M | Software |
| 11 | FLWS | 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. | Nasdaq | 37.0% | 10.3M | 37M | Specialty Retail |
| 12 | NEGG | Newegg Commerce, Inc. | Nasdaq | 35.5% | 800K | 21M | Specialty Retail |
| 13 | WYFI | WhiteFiber, Inc. | Nasdaq | 35.4% | 17.3M | 38.9M | IT Services |
| 14 | PCT | Purecycle Technologies Inc | Nasdaq | 35.1% | 162M | 201M | Environmental Services & Equipment |
| 15 | RXRX | Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Nasdaq | 34.8% | 518M | 535M | Biotechnology |
| 16 | METC | Ramaco Resources, Inc. | Nasdaq | 34.7% | 38.7M | 51.9M | Metals & Mining |
| 17 | SERV | Serve Robotics Inc. | Nasdaq | 34.7% | 82.2M | 86.7M | Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure |
| 18 | LCID | Lucid Group, Inc. | Nasdaq | 34.1% | 176M | 390M | Automobiles |
| 19 | QUBT | Quantum Computing Inc. | Nasdaq | 34.0% | 191M | 226M | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
| 20 | RXT | Rackspace Technology, Inc. | Nasdaq | 32.8% | 89.7M | 255M | IT Services |
| 21 | INDI | indie Semiconductor, Inc. | Nasdaq | 32.4% | 215M | 211M | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| 22 | IBRX | ImmunityBio, Inc. | Nasdaq | 31.8% | 407M | 1.06B | Biotechnology |
| 23 | BETR | Better Home & Finance Holding | Nasdaq | 31.6% | 8.51M | 13.2M | Financial Services |
| 24 | FLNC | Fluence Energy, Inc. | Nasdaq | 31.4% | 79.2M | 143M | Electrical Equipment |
| 25 | XRX | Xerox Holdings Corporation | Nasdaq | 31.3% | 120M | 131M | Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals |
Short Interest Ratio and Short Squeeze Signals
Short interest data is most useful when it is paired with float and liquidity. A high short interest % tells you the position is crowded relative to tradable shares, while float helps you understand how much supply is available if demand changes quickly.
Short interest ratio, or days to cover, adds volume context by comparing shares sold short with average daily trading volume. Higher days to cover can make exits harder for short sellers, but it does not guarantee a short squeeze.
Short squeeze stocks usually combine elevated short interest, limited float, rising volume, and a credible catalyst. Use the filters and sorting controls here to build a research list, then verify the business fundamentals and recent news separately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most shorted stocks?
The most shorted stocks are companies with the highest short interest as a percentage of float. This means a large share of the freely tradable stock has been borrowed and sold short by traders betting on price declines.
What does high short interest mean?
High short interest usually signals crowded bearish positioning. It can point to real business risk, valuation concerns, or event risk, but it can also create squeeze potential if buyers force short sellers to cover.
What is a short interest tracker?
A short interest tracker lists stocks with elevated short interest and related context such as float, shares outstanding, exchange, and industry. Use it to find names that deserve more research, not as a trade signal by itself.
How do I find stocks with high short interest?
Sort the table by Short Interest % to rank the highest short-interest stocks first. You can also search by ticker, company, exchange, or industry and use presets for very high short interest, small float, or exchange-specific lists.
What is a short squeeze?
A short squeeze happens when a heavily shorted stock rises quickly and short sellers buy shares to close positions. That covering demand can add fuel to the move, especially when float is limited or liquidity is thin.
What is the short interest ratio?
Short interest ratio, often called days to cover, compares shares sold short with average daily trading volume. It estimates how many trading days it could take short sellers to cover if volume stayed near average.
Where does the short interest data come from?
We source the high short interest list from HighShortInterest.com and check it daily. The source link and source data date are shown above the table so you can verify the latest source page.
How often is short interest data updated?
U.S. exchange short-interest data is formally reported twice monthly. This page checks for public source updates daily and displays the latest available source data date.
Is high short interest a buy signal?
No. High short interest is a risk and positioning signal, not a buy recommendation. Some heavily shorted companies have serious fundamental problems, and short squeeze trades can reverse quickly.
What is the difference between short interest and short interest percent?
Short interest is the number of shares sold short. Short interest percent compares that short interest with float, making it easier to compare companies with different share counts.
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