Most Shorted Stocks Today: July 28, 2026 — Top 25 Squeeze Candidates
On July 28, 2026, GRPN tops the most shorted stocks leaderboard with a squeeze score of 83.8, followed by LCID at 83.7, as elevated short interest and FINRA threshold flags dominate the board.
On July 28, 2026, GRPN tops the most shorted stocks leaderboard with a squeeze score of 83.8, driven by a 74.8% short interest as a fraction of free float and a 9.1-day cover window. LCID follows closely with a score of 83.7, distinguished by an extreme 98.4% borrow fee, making it the costliest short on the board. The broader pattern today shows heavy concentration on the FINRA threshold list, with 24 of the 25 tracked names flagged for sustained heavy short pressure.
July 28, 2026 Top 25 Short Squeeze Candidates
| Rank | Symbol | Squeeze Score | SI % Float | Borrow Fee | Days to Cover | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | GRPN | 83.8 | 74.8% | 1.3% | 9.1 | T |
| 4 | LCID | 83.7 | 37.7% | 98.4% | 2.2 | T |
| 5 | CHWY | 64.7 | 50.2% | 0.4% | 3.1 | T |
| 6 | ASAN | 61.9 | 38.7% | 0.4% | 6.8 | T |
| 8 | RH | 58.8 | 42.3% | 0.4% | 7.4 | T |
| 9 | OCGN | 58.5 | 31.7% | 3.1% | 18.9 | T |
| 10 | EVGO | 58.0 | 31.3% | 1.1% | 14.1 | T |
| 11 | CSIQ | 56.6 | 37.7% | 1.6% | 6.8 | T |
| 12 | SPCE | 56.1 | 40.0% | 5.0% | 3.0 | T |
| 13 | PLAY | 56.0 | 42.4% | 0.3% | 7.9 | |
| 14 | IBRX | 55.2 | 34.1% | 1.2% | 11.9 | T |
| 15 | XRX | 55.1 | 31.2% | 1.9% | 14.0 | T |
| 16 | NTLA | 54.4 | 34.2% | 0.3% | 9.8 | T |
| 17 | SVRA | 54.4 | 26.2% | 0.3% | 20.8 | T |
| 18 | AI | 54.1 | 31.9% | 0.4% | 8.8 | T |
| 19 | TRIP | 52.9 | 28.5% | 0.4% | 11.0 | T |
| 21 | KOD | 49.6 | 26.5% | 0.4% | 13.7 | T |
| 22 | CRMD | 49.5 | 23.1% | 0.7% | 17.0 | T |
| 23 | NVAX | 49.4 | 31.0% | 0.6% | 11.4 | T |
| 24 | PRME | 49.4 | 29.2% | 0.5% | 6.7 | T |
| 25 | RXRX | 49.0 | 35.2% | 0.5% | 6.7 | T |
| 26 | ARCT | 48.9 | 26.8% | 0.7% | 10.7 | T |
| 27 | SRPT | 48.8 | 30.1% | 0.4% | 9.2 | T |
| 28 | BEAM | 48.7 | 26.4% | 0.3% | 8.9 | T |
| 29 | BTDR | 48.4 | 45.0% | 0.4% | 6.1 | T |
3. GRPN — Squeeze Score 83.8
GRPN registers the highest score on the board with an 83.8 squeeze rating. The stock shows a 74.8% short interest as a fraction of free float, paired with a 74.8% float utilization. Borrowing costs are modest at a 1.3% fee rate, but the 9.1 days to cover indicates a tight mechanical setup. GRPN is flagged on the FINRA threshold list, confirming sustained heavy short pressure. With a 5-day price momentum of -2.5% at a price of 27.5, this is a classic high-SI, threshold-flagged setup. If a positive catalyst forces covering across the heavily shorted float, the extended cover window could amplify price movement.
4. LCID — Squeeze Score 83.7
LCID trails closely with an 83.7 score, driven by a massive 98.4% annualized borrow fee. The short interest represents 37.7% of the float, with 37.7% float utilization. Days to cover sits at a tight 2.2, but the extreme cost of borrowing makes this the most expensive short on the leaderboard. LCID is flagged on the FINRA threshold list. The stock shows a 17.4% 5-day price momentum at a price of 7.8901. This is a high-fee, threshold-flagged momentum setup. If borrow availability tightens further or if a positive catalyst forces covering, shorts paying nearly 100% annually face mounting pressure to deliver.
5. CHWY — Squeeze Score 64.7
CHWY holds a 64.7 squeeze score, backed by a 50.2% short interest as a fraction of free float and 50.2% float utilization. The borrow fee is low at 0.4%, but the 3.1 days to cover combined with FINRA threshold status highlights sustained shorting activity. The stock has gained 8.3% in 5-day price momentum, trading at 23.3. This configuration is a high-SI, threshold-flagged momentum setup. If a positive catalyst forces covering, the 50.2% shorted float creates a structural squeeze risk.
6. ASAN — Squeeze Score 61.9
ASAN posts a 61.9 score with 38.7% short interest as a fraction of free float and 38.7% float utilization. The borrow fee is 0.4%, with 6.8 days to cover. ASAN is flagged on the FINRA threshold list. The stock has surged 23.7% in 5-day price momentum, trading at 8.52. This is a threshold-flagged momentum setup. If the recent momentum continues and forces covering among the 38.7% shorted float, the 6.8-day cover window could trigger rapid price escalation.
8. RH — Squeeze Score 58.8
RH rounds out the top five with a 58.8 score, featuring 42.3% short interest as a fraction of free float and 42.3% float utilization. The borrow fee is 0.4%, with 7.4 days to cover. RH is flagged on the FINRA threshold list. The stock trades at 175 with a modest 0.6% 5-day price momentum. This is a high-SI, threshold-flagged setup in a higher-priced name. If borrow availability tightens further, the 7.4-day cover window could force rapid short covering across the 42.3% shorted float.
What the T Flag Means
The T column indicates that a symbol shows sustained heavy short pressure on the FINRA Consolidated NMS daily short-volume file, meaning more than 50% of recent volume was short-side. This FINRA threshold flag is a binary indicator of intense shorting activity over the trailing seven trading days. For a full breakdown of how this factor integrates into the overall scoring model, see the methodology page.
How the Score is Built
The Tapeboard squeeze score is built from five weighted components: 35% short interest as a fraction of free float (sourced from FINRA), 25% borrow fee (sourced from IBKR stock-loan availability data), 20% float utilization, 15% days to cover, and 5% 5-day price momentum (sourced from Schwab). All data is verified against SEC regulatory filings where applicable. For the complete scoring breakdown, view the methodology page.
Stocks Flagged on the FINRA Threshold List
Today's data shows 24 out of 25 tracked names carrying the FINRA threshold flag, indicating that short-side volume has exceeded 50% of total volume in recent trading days. This level of threshold concentration suggests a broad market pattern of sustained short pressure. Names like OCGN with 18.9 days to cover and SVRA with 20.8 days to cover represent extended cover windows that could exacerbate a short squeeze if positive catalysts emerge.
Highest Borrow Fees on July 28, 2026
The borrow fee landscape is dominated by LCID at 98.4%, making it an extreme outlier among today's candidates. SPCE carries a 5.0% fee with 40.0% short interest, while OCGN sits at 3.1% with 31.7% short interest. The remaining names show fees below 2.0%, indicating that most shorts are not yet paying premium borrowing costs despite high threshold concentration.
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