Most Shorted Stocks Today: August 7, 2026 — Top 25 Squeeze Candidates
On August 7, 2026, Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) tops the most-shorted stocks leaderboard with a squeeze score of 100, leading a board defined by FINRA threshold flags and elevated short interest across heavily shorted small and mid-cap names.
On August 7, 2026, Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) tops the most-shorted stocks leaderboard with a Tapeboard squeeze score of 100, driven by 66.8% float utilization and 3.3 days to cover. The broader August 7, 2026 leaderboard is defined by FINRA threshold concentration, with 24 of the top 25 names flagged for sustained heavy short pressure, while specific borrow fee data remains undisclosed across the board.
August 7, 2026 Top 25 Short Squeeze Candidates
| Rank | Symbol | Squeeze Score | SI % Float | Borrow Fee | Days to Cover | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | HTZ | 100.0 | — | — | 3.3 | T |
| 4 | WB | 91.1 | 20.7% | — | 20.8 | T |
| 5 | SVRA | 86.7 | 26.2% | — | 20.8 | T |
| 7 | INDI | 84.3 | 33.2% | — | 11.7 | T |
| 8 | KOD | 83.9 | 26.5% | — | 13.7 | T |
| 11 | OCGN | 80.6 | 31.7% | — | 18.9 | T |
| 12 | BLNK | 80.2 | 11.1% | — | 15.6 | T |
| 13 | RH | 80.0 | 42.3% | — | 7.4 | T |
| 14 | ASAN | 79.3 | 38.7% | — | 6.8 | T |
| 15 | ARCT | 78.7 | 26.8% | — | 10.7 | T |
| 16 | EVGO | 78.1 | 31.3% | — | 14.1 | T |
| 17 | XRX | 78.0 | 31.2% | — | 14.0 | T |
| 18 | CRMD | 77.6 | 23.1% | — | 17.0 | T |
| 19 | IBRX | 77.5 | 34.1% | — | 11.9 | T |
| 20 | CHWY | 76.9 | 50.2% | — | 3.1 | T |
| 21 | NTLA | 76.9 | 34.2% | — | 9.8 | T |
| 22 | DOCS | 76.5 | — | — | 6.0 | T |
| 23 | GME | 76.4 | 13.6% | — | 16.1 | T |
| 24 | OPAL | 75.1 | 15.3% | — | 10.3 | T |
| 25 | KRYS | 75.1 | 14.9% | — | 11.4 | T |
| 27 | CSIQ | 74.7 | 37.7% | — | 6.8 | T |
| 28 | TE | 74.5 | 25.1% | — | 1.5 | |
| 29 | TWST | 74.3 | 25.5% | — | 9.7 | T |
| 30 | BBAI | 73.3 | 30.7% | — | 5.8 | T |
| 31 | SPCE | 73.3 | 40.0% | — | 3.0 | T |
2. HTZ — Squeeze Score 100
HTZ leads the board with a maximum squeeze score of 100. The stock shows 66.8% float utilization and 3.3 days to cover, alongside a 5-day price momentum of 22.1% and a price of 2.28. This is a threshold-flagged momentum setup where a significant portion of the tradeable float is already tied up in short positions. If a positive catalyst forces covering against this restricted float, the rapid unwinding of shorts could trigger a sharp short squeeze given the limited borrow availability.
4. WB — Squeeze Score 91.1
WB registers a 91.1 squeeze score, supported by 20.7% short interest as a fraction of its free float and 20.8 days to cover. The stock is trading at 7.97 with a 5-day momentum of -2.6%. This represents a high-SI, slow-cover setup: the exceptionally high days-to-cover ratio indicates that short sellers would need weeks to exit at current volume levels. If borrow availability tightens further, short sellers trapped in this extended cover timeline face escalating costs to maintain their positions.
5. SVRA — Squeeze Score 86.7
SVRA holds an 86.7 squeeze score, driven by 26.2% short interest of float and 20.8 days to cover. Trading at 5.75, the stock has gained 6.8% in 5-day momentum and carries a FINRA threshold flag. Similar to WB, this is a high-SI extended-cover scenario. The combination of over a quarter of the float sold short and a three-week cover requirement means any sudden positive catalyst could force a prolonged buying pressure as shorts struggle to cover their positions efficiently.
7. INDI — Squeeze Score 84.3
INDI scores 84.3 on the squeeze board, featuring 33.2% short interest of float and 11.7 days to cover. The stock is priced at 4.03 and has 5-day momentum of 25.1%. This configuration represents a threshold-flagged momentum setup with a heavily shorted float and rising price pressure. If the upward momentum continues and forces short sellers to buy back their shares to limit losses, the mechanical buying pressure will compound against the tight float.
8. KOD — Squeeze Score 83.9
KOD posts an 83.9 squeeze score, backed by 26.5% short interest of float and 13.7 days to cover. The stock trades at 44.5 with 9.1% 5-day momentum. As a threshold-flagged security, this is a classic heavily shorted mid-cap setup where short interest represents a significant chunk of the tradeable shares. If borrow fee costs rise or a company-specific catalyst forces shorts to close their positions, the resulting demand on the limited float could force a rapid price spike.
Stocks Flagged on the FINRA Threshold List
The "T" column denotes that a symbol is currently on the FINRA threshold list, meaning it shows sustained heavy short pressure on the FINRA Consolidated NMS daily short-volume file. Specifically, more than 50% of recent volume was short-side within the last 7 trading days. You can view the full scoring breakdown at our /methodology/short-squeeze-score page.
How the Score is Built
The Tapeboard squeeze score is calculated from 35% SI%Float (FINRA), 25% Borrow Fee (IBKR), 20% Float Utilization, 15% Days to Cover, and 5% 5-day momentum (Schwab). All data is sourced exclusively from FINRA, IBKR, Schwab, and SEC filings. For a complete breakdown of the methodology and data attribution, see the /methodology/short-squeeze-score reference page.
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