Most Shorted Stocks Today: June 16, 2026 — Top 25 Squeeze Candidates
QH leads the June 16, 2026 most-shorted stocks leaderboard with a squeeze score of 59.4 and a 291.2% annualized borrow fee, while 20 of the top 25 names carry a FINRA threshold flag signaling sustained heavy short-volume pressure.
On June 16, 2026, QH tops the Tapeboard short squeeze leaderboard with a score of 59.4, propelled by an annualized borrow fee of 291.2% — one of the most extreme rates on the board this year — alongside five-day price momentum of +176.6%. The broader list reflects two interlocking themes: elevated borrowing costs at the top (QH at 291.2%, BYND at 43.1%, LCID at 29.6%) and concentrated short interest in mid-cap names, with GRPN carrying 64.6% of float short and CHWY sitting at 51.3%, and 20 of the 25 names flagged on the FINRA threshold list for sustained heavy short-volume pressure.
June 16, 2026 Top 25 Short Squeeze Candidates
| Rank | Symbol | Squeeze Score | SI % Float | Borrow Fee | Days to Cover | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | QH | 59.4 | 0.9% | 291.2% | 1.0 | |
| 6 | GRPN | 58.0 | 64.6% | 1.1% | 6.3 | ✓ |
| 8 | ELF | 50.9 | 48.9% | 0.4% | 2.0 | ✓ |
| 9 | CHWY | 45.7 | 51.3% | 0.4% | 2.8 | ✓ |
| 10 | RH | 42.6 | 41.1% | 0.3% | 6.0 | ✓ |
| 11 | NTLA | 41.8 | 36.2% | 0.4% | 9.2 | ✓ |
| 12 | PLAY | 41.2 | 36.9% | 0.3% | 5.1 | ✓ |
| 13 | AI | 39.9 | 37.7% | 0.3% | 8.7 | ✓ |
| 14 | CLSK | 38.3 | 33.9% | 0.3% | 3.2 | |
| 15 | CSIQ | 38.2 | 31.1% | 1.0% | 4.7 | ✓ |
| 16 | BTDR | 38.2 | 41.5% | 0.5% | 4.5 | |
| 17 | LCID | 38.1 | 33.6% | 29.6% | 4.3 | ✓ |
| 18 | EVGO | 38.1 | 34.6% | 0.9% | 10.9 | ✓ |
| 19 | ASAN | 38.0 | 35.6% | 0.5% | 4.3 | ✓ |
| 20 | BYND | 37.7 | 28.3% | 43.1% | 4.5 | ✓ |
| 21 | ARRY | 36.9 | 21.3% | 0.4% | 5.6 | ✓ |
| 22 | INDI | 36.8 | 30.2% | 1.4% | 9.2 | ✓ |
| 23 | SVRA | 36.7 | 23.2% | 0.4% | 21.8 | ✓ |
| 24 | TRIP | 36.6 | 28.9% | 0.4% | 8.3 | ✓ |
| 25 | MDGL | 36.1 | 27.7% | 0.3% | 14.1 | ✓ |
| 26 | UPST | 35.7 | 33.6% | 0.4% | 5.8 | ✓ |
| 27 | BEAM | 35.3 | 24.4% | 0.5% | 11.7 | ✓ |
| 28 | RXRX | 35.3 | 32.0% | 0.6% | 8.0 | |
| 29 | PRME | 35.3 | 26.8% | 0.3% | 11.2 | ✓ |
| 30 | NVAX | 35.3 | 32.5% | 0.5% | 7.8 |
Highest Borrow Fees on June 16, 2026
5. QH — Squeeze Score 59.4
QH earns the top score on a single overwhelming factor: a 291.2% annualized borrow fee against a float utilization of just 0.9%. Very little of the float is short — less than 1% — but whoever holds those positions is paying an extraordinary carry cost to maintain them. The days to cover ratio sits at 1.0, meaning shorts could close at recent volume in a single session. Combined with five-day price momentum of +176.6%, this is a high-fee, momentum-driven setup: if borrow availability tightens further, the cost of holding becomes untenable and any forced unwind would hit with minimal float to absorb it.
6. GRPN — Squeeze Score 58
GRPN is the high-conviction short-interest name on today's board: 64.6% of its free float is held short, float utilization matches at 64.6%, and it carries a FINRA threshold flag alongside a days-to-cover ratio of 6.3. The borrow fee is modest at 1.1%, meaning shorts are not paying much to hold — but the concentration creates mechanical vulnerability. At 6.3 days to cover, any sustained volume surge would create a significant queue of shorts competing to exit, and a positive catalyst would encounter very limited upside supply.
8. ELF — Squeeze Score 50.9
ELF carries 48.9% of float short and a FINRA threshold flag, but its days-to-cover ratio of 2.0 is the lowest among the high-SI names — meaning the covering window is compressed. Five-day price momentum of +20.2% indicates the stock is already moving against short holders. The combination of near-majority float short and accelerating price action narrows exit capacity quickly: if intraday volume spikes, a two-day covering burden can collapse toward one. The borrow fee of 0.4% is low enough that carry cost alone is not the forcing mechanism — continued price movement is.
9. CHWY — Squeeze Score 45.7
CHWY has 51.3% of float short — the highest concentration among threshold-flagged names outside of GRPN — with 2.8 days to cover at a price of $18.95. The five-day momentum of -7.5% shows shorts have been rewarded recently, which tends to attract additional positioning and extends the potential snap-back distance if sentiment reverses. A volume-driven covering chain would meet 51.3% float short with fewer than three days of average volume to work through.
10. RH — Squeeze Score 42.6
RH is the highest-priced name in the top 10 at $148.54 and trades with 41.1% of float short and a days-to-cover ratio of 6.0. Threshold-flagged with five-day momentum of -2.1%, this is a large-cap elevated-SI setup where covering requires nearly six sessions of average volume to clear. The borrow fee of 0.3% is low, so carry cost is not the mechanic — but 41.1% float short at this price level means any positive catalyst forces a significant notional covering event spread across nearly six trading days.
Stocks Flagged on the FINRA Threshold List
A "T" in the table indicates the symbol appeared on the FINRA threshold list, meaning short volume as a share of total reported volume exceeded 50% in at least one of the last seven trading days. Twenty of the 25 names on today's board carry this flag, reflecting concentrated, persistent short-side activity rather than a one-session spike. The flag does not predict a squeeze on its own, but it is a necessary condition in many setups: sustained short-volume concentration adds to covering pressure over time. Full scoring methodology is at /methodology/short-squeeze-score.
How the Squeeze Score Is Built
The Tapeboard squeeze score weights five inputs: 35% short interest as a percent of float (FINRA), 25% borrow fee (IBKR stock-loan availability data), 20% float utilization (FINRA), 15% days-to-cover (FINRA), and 5% five-day price momentum (Schwab). All underlying data is sourced exclusively from FINRA, IBKR, Schwab, and SEC filings. The full weighting rationale and data update cadence are documented at /methodology/short-squeeze-score.
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