Most Shorted Stocks Today: July 31, 2026 — Top 25 Squeeze Candidates
On July 31, 2026, GRPN tops the most shorted stocks leaderboard with a squeeze score of 100, leading a market dominated by heavy short interest and broad FINRA threshold flags despite limited borrow fee data.
On July 31, 2026, GRPN tops the most shorted stocks leaderboard with a Tapeboard squeeze score of 100, supported by a 74.8% short interest as a percentage of float and 9.1 days to cover. The broader pattern on July 31, 2026, shows extreme short interest combined with widespread FINRA threshold flags, though borrow fee data is notably absent across the top candidates, indicating that the primary squeeze risk today is driven by sheer positioning and float tightness rather than explicit stock-loan costs.
July 31, 2026 Top 25 Short Squeeze Candidates
| Rank | Symbol | Squeeze Score | SI % Float | Borrow Fee | Days to Cover | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRPN | 100 | 74.8% | — | 9.1 | T |
| 3 | CHWY | 71.8 | 50.2% | — | 3.1 | T |
| 5 | ASAN | 66.7 | 38.7% | — | 6.8 | T |
| 6 | PLAY | 61.8 | 42.4% | — | 7.9 | |
| 7 | CSIQ | 61.7 | 37.7% | — | 6.8 | T |
| 8 | SPCE | 60.2 | 40.0% | — | 3.0 | T |
| 9 | XRX | 59.7 | 31.2% | — | 14.0 | T |
| 10 | IBRX | 59.3 | 34.1% | — | 11.9 | T |
| 11 | NTLA | 58.8 | 34.2% | — | 9.8 | T |
| 12 | LCID | 58.8 | 37.7% | — | 2.2 | T |
| 13 | RH | 58.2 | 42.3% | — | 7.4 | T |
| 14 | OCGN | 58.0 | 31.7% | — | 18.9 | T |
| 15 | SVRA | 58.0 | 26.2% | — | 20.8 | T |
| 16 | AI | 57.7 | 31.9% | — | 8.8 | T |
| 17 | INDI | 57.7 | 33.2% | — | 11.7 | T |
| 18 | TRIP | 57.3 | 28.5% | — | 11.0 | T |
| 19 | EVGO | 57.3 | 31.3% | — | 14.1 | T |
| 21 | BTDR | 55.1 | 45.0% | — | 6.1 | |
| 22 | NVAX | 54.9 | 31.0% | — | 11.4 | T |
| 23 | UPST | 53.4 | 31.8% | — | 7.1 | T |
| 25 | CRMD | 52.3 | 23.1% | — | 17.0 | T |
1. GRPN — Squeeze Score 100
GRPN holds the top spot with a 74.8% short interest as a percentage of float and matching float utilization. The stock trades at $27.58 and carries 9.1 days to cover, creating a high-SI tight-float setup. GRPN shows 6.9% 5-day momentum and carries the FINRA threshold flag. A positive catalyst forcing covering would require significant buying volume, given that shorts need over nine days to exit based on current trading liquidity.
3. CHWY — Squeeze Score 71.8
CHWY shows a 50.2% short interest as a percentage of float and 50.2% float utilization. The stock trades at $22.51 with 3.1 days to cover, indicating a high-SI setup with faster potential covering mechanics. CHWY has 8.3% 5-day momentum and is flagged on the FINRA threshold list. If a positive catalyst forces covering, the relatively low days to cover mean shorts could exit quickly, but the high float utilization indicates limited available shares to borrow.
5. ASAN — Squeeze Score 66.7
ASAN reports 38.7% short interest as a percentage of float and 38.7% float utilization. The stock trades at $8.32 with 6.8 days to cover and shows 21.3% 5-day momentum, making it a threshold-flagged momentum candidate. This setup combines sustained heavy short pressure with a sharp recent price move. If borrow availability tightens further, the existing momentum could compound into a forced covering event.
6. PLAY — Squeeze Score 61.8
PLAY carries 42.4% short interest as a percentage of float and 42.4% float utilization. The stock trades at $10.84 with 7.9 days to cover and 9.8% 5-day momentum. PLAY is not flagged on the FINRA threshold list, meaning its short pressure is less concentrated in recent daily volume. If borrow availability tightens further, the 7.9 days to cover metric suggests shorts have moderate exposure to a sudden upward move.
7. CSIQ — Squeeze Score 61.7
CSIQ shows 37.7% short interest as a percentage of float and 37.7% float utilization. The stock trades at $14.97 with 6.8 days to cover and 13.0% 5-day momentum, placing it firmly in the threshold-flagged momentum category. CSIQ combines sustained heavy short pressure with a double-digit 5-day price move. If a positive catalyst forces covering, the existing momentum and threshold status could accelerate the squeeze mechanics.
Stocks Flagged on the FINRA Threshold List
The T column indicates a symbol is on the FINRA threshold list, meaning it shows sustained heavy short pressure on the FINRA Consolidated NMS daily short-volume file where more than 50% of recent volume was short-side. For the full scoring breakdown, see the methodology page.
How the Score is Built
The Tapeboard squeeze score is built from five weighted components: 35% SI%Float sourced from FINRA, 25% borrow fee sourced from IBKR, 20% float utilization, 15% days to cover, and 5% 5-day momentum sourced from Schwab. All constituent data is calculated and normalized using SEC regulatory filings. For the complete scoring breakdown, see the methodology page.
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