Short sellers made bold moves this week. Two names dominate the data: Wolfspeed and Carvana.
Wolfspeed is the week's most dramatic story. SI % of FF rocketed to 106% — up from 72% just seven days ago. That's a 34-point jump in a single week. The SiC chipmaker trades near zero availability for borrowing. Bears clearly see trouble ahead in semiconductors.
Carvana posted the most eye-catching move among larger names. SI % FF leapt from 2% to 10% — a five-fold surge. Short sellers are piling in after the stock's massive run-up over the past year.
Lucid Group also drew fresh bearish attention. SI climbed to 35% of free float, up 7 points week-on-week. The EV maker continues to struggle with cash burn and production targets.
Chewy hit 37% SI % FF — up nearly 6 points. The pet retail stock has been a social media talking point, with retail investors watching for a squeeze setup.
On the other side, agilon health saw shorts cover hard. SI dropped from 112% to 90% — a 22-point retreat. Rumble and Newsmax also saw notable short covering, down 5 points each.
ORTEX data as of May 14, 2026. Not financial advice.
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