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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

NASDAQ

Cracker Barrel enters the autumn with a paradox at its core — the stock has shed 21% in a month yet shorts are still building, even as the Street quietly upgrades its view. The short interest story is the most striking feature of this setup. Bears hold 23.5% of the free float short — a level that ranks in the bottom decile on the ORTEX short-score factor, signalling an unusually concentrated…

$68.97+2.31% 1d+20.03% 1w+52.76% 1mClose: 16 Oct 2026
Short interest % of float
High
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Cost to borrow
Rising
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Availability
Dropping
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Next earnings
19 Nov 2026
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Snapshot as of 19 Oct 2026

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Trader NoteCBRL

CBRL: Heavy Short Interest Meets a Fragile Recovery

Cracker Barrel enters the autumn with a paradox at its core — the stock has shed 21% in a month yet shorts are still building, even as the Street quietly upgrades its view. The short interest story is the most striking…

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Trader NoteCBRL

CBRL: Shorts Hold Firm as the Stock Surges 43%

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has spent the past month delivering one of the most striking price recoveries in casual dining — up 43% in a month to $46.46 — while shorts refuse to cover, creating one of the more…

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Earnings PreviewCBRL

CBRL Bears Hold the High Ground Ahead of Tuesday's Print

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store heads into its June 9 earnings release as one of the most heavily shorted names in the restaurant sector, with short sellers showing no sign of retreat. Short interest has climbed to…

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