Most Shorted Stocks Today: August 6, 2026 — Top 25 Squeeze Candidates
On August 6, 2026, HTZ leads the most shorted stocks leaderboard with a squeeze score of 100, heading a list dominated by threshold-flagged names with elevated days to cover ratios.
August 6, 2026 Top 25 Short Squeeze Candidates
On August 6, 2026, HTZ tops the most shorted stocks leaderboard with a Tapeboard squeeze score of 100, supported by a days to cover ratio of 3.33 and 75.4% float utilization. The broader board is dominated by threshold-flagged names carrying elevated days to cover ratios, with borrow fee data currently unreported across the top 25 names and short interest ranging from 12.7% to 50.2% of free float among those reporting it.
| Rank | Symbol | Squeeze Score | SI % Float | Borrow Fee | Days to Cover | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | HTZ | 100 | — | — | 3.3 | T |
| 3 | SVRA | 95.8 | 26.2% | — | 20.8 | T |
| 4 | OCGN | 91.1 | 31.7% | — | 18.9 | T |
| 7 | INDI | 85.7 | 33.2% | — | 11.7 | T |
| 8 | RH | 85.6 | 42.3% | — | 7.4 | T |
| 9 | PRAX | 85.5 | 15.7% | — | 9.2 | T |
| 10 | CSIQ | 85.1 | 37.7% | — | 6.8 | T |
| 11 | XRX | 84.5 | 31.2% | — | 14.0 | T |
| 12 | CHWY | 84.5 | 50.2% | — | 3.1 | T |
| 14 | WB | 83.9 | 20.7% | — | 20.8 | T |
| 15 | EVGO | 83.6 | 31.3% | — | 14.1 | T |
| 16 | BEAM | 83.4 | 26.3% | — | 8.9 | T |
| 17 | TROW | 83.2 | 12.7% | — | 13.0 | T |
| 18 | GME | 83.2 | 13.6% | — | 16.1 | T |
| 19 | SOUN | 83.2 | — | — | 6.2 | T |
| 20 | OPAL | 82.6 | 15.3% | — | 10.3 | T |
| 21 | SNDX | 81.9 | 26.1% | — | 9.8 | T |
| 22 | CRMD | 81.6 | 23.1% | — | 17.0 | T |
| 23 | ASAN | 81.3 | 38.7% | — | 6.8 | T |
| 24 | KOD | 81.0 | 26.5% | — | 13.7 | T |
| 25 | AI | 80.9 | 31.9% | — | 8.8 | T |
| 26 | NVAX | 80.8 | 31.0% | — | 11.4 | T |
| 27 | PCRX | 80.3 | 20.7% | — | 15.8 | T |
| 28 | IBRX | 79.7 | 34.1% | — | 11.9 | T |
| 30 | RUM | 79.4 | 23.4% | — | 11.1 | T |
2. HTZ — Squeeze Score 100
HTZ tops the August 6, 2026 leaderboard with a score of 100. The stock trades at 2.57 with float utilization at 75.4%, marking it as a heavily shorted name. Short interest data is null, and borrow fee data is null, but the days to cover sits at 3.33. This is a threshold-flagged momentum setup with negative 5-day momentum of -6.59%. If borrow availability tightens further, HTZ could face forced covering. If a positive catalyst forces covering, the heavy utilization will amplify the squeeze mechanics. HTZ is the leading candidate today.
3. SVRA — Squeeze Score 95.8
SVRA scores 95.8 with short interest at 26.2% of float and days to cover at 20.82. The stock trades at 5.79 with positive 5-day momentum of 4.51%. Float utilization stands at 26.2%. This is a high-short-interest, extended-days-to-cover setup. Borrow fee data is null. If a positive catalyst forces covering, the 20.82 days to cover means shorts need nearly a month to exit at current volume. SVRA carries threshold-flagged status.
4. OCGN — Squeeze Score 91.1
OCGN scores 91.1 with short interest at 31.7% of float and days to cover at 18.85. The stock trades at 1.25 with negative 5-day momentum of -1.59%. Float utilization is 31.7%. This is a high-short-interest, extended-days-to-cover setup with a low share price. Borrow fee data is null. If borrow availability tightens further, the low float and high utilization create a squeeze risk. OCGN is threshold-flagged.
7. INDI — Squeeze Score 85.7
INDI scores 85.7 with short interest at 33.2% of float and days to cover at 11.68. The stock trades at 4.092 with positive 5-day momentum of 8.54%. Float utilization is 33.2%. Borrow fee data is null. This is a threshold-flagged momentum setup with strong recent upward price action. If a positive catalyst forces covering, the 11.68 days to cover amplifies the squeeze. INDI is threshold-flagged.
8. RH — Squeeze Score 85.6
RH scores 85.6 with short interest at 42.3% of float and days to cover at 7.39. The stock trades at 187.97 with positive 5-day momentum of 13.09%. Float utilization is 42.3%. Borrow fee data is null. This is a high-short-interest, high-momentum setup. If borrow availability tightens further, the 42.3% short interest creates a squeeze risk. RH is threshold-flagged.
What the T Flag Means
T = 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. A FINRA threshold flag indicates that short selling has dominated recent trading. See the full scoring breakdown at /methodology/short-squeeze-score.
How the Score Is Built
The Tapeboard short squeeze score is weighted as follows: 35% SI%Float (FINRA), 25% Borrow Fee (IBKR), 20% Float Utilization, 15% days to cover, and 5% 5-day momentum (Schwab). Data is attributed solely to FINRA, IBKR, Schwab, and SEC. When borrow fee is null, the score is derived from the remaining components. See /methodology/short-squeeze-score for the full methodology.
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