Short sellers turned aggressive this week. GameStop saw its short interest jump to 17.1% of free float — up sharply from 13.6% just seven days ago. That's a 3.5 percentage point spike in a single week, the largest move among liquid US names.
The Reddit favourite is back in focus. Social media chatter around GME has picked up, yet short sellers appear unconvinced by any near-term catalyst.
Wolfspeed tells a grimmer story. The chipmaker sits at 51.6% short interest — already one of the most shorted mid-cap names in the US — and bears added another 3.4 percentage points in seven days. With the stock down sharply in recent months, shorts are pressing their bets.
Vital Farms is another notable mover. Its SI climbed to 37.5% of free float, rising from 35.3% a week ago. Egg prices and consumer spending concerns appear to be driving the bearish positioning.
Acadia Healthcare also attracted fresh shorts. SI hit 27.2%, up from 25.2%. Healthcare bears remain active.
On the extreme end, Wheels Up Experience carries a staggering 174% short interest with availability at just 6.5% — making new short positions extremely costly to open.
Data as of May 4, 2026. This is not financial advice.
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