About American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) data
Data as of May 15, 2026.
American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) has 1.91M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on May 15, 2026. Short interest has increased by 25.38% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 5.46 days (days to cover).
Recent AMWD short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1,906,360 | 25.38% | 5.46 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1,520,484 | 3.81% | 12.60 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1,464,693 | 7.37% | 8.70 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1,364,104 | 1.41% | 4.64 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 1,345,134 | 26.72% | 4.76 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1,061,483 | 9.02% | 6.09 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 973,642 | 36.63% | 4.16 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 712,618 | -7.26% | 7.24 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 768,378 | -2.36% | 5.39 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 786,916 | -1.08% | 7.10 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 795,481 | -18.44% | 2.96 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 975,329 | -2.96% | 4.76 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the AMWD short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in AMWD?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated May 15, 2026, AMWD had approximately 1,906,360 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short AMWD?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for AMWD is 0.40% per year, based on IBKR data. Fees can change throughout the trading day as shares are borrowed and returned.
What is the days to cover ratio for AMWD?
Days to cover for AMWD is approximately 5.46 days. This estimates how many trading days it would take short sellers to buy back all outstanding short shares at the current average daily volume.
Is AMWD a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. AMWD trades about 349,075 shares a day and would take roughly 5.46 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.40%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.