About Ashtead Group PLC (ASHGY) data
Data as of February 27, 2026.
Ashtead Group PLC (ASHGY) has 32.26K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on February 27, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 37.85% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.24 days (days to cover).
Recent ASHGY short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | 32,262 | -37.85% | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 51,907 | -69.45% | 1.00 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 169,926 | 39.12% | 1.00 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 122,142 | -23.20% | 1.00 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 159,029 | 2,639.99% | 1.00 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 7,085 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the ASHGY short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in ASHGY?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated February 27, 2026, ASHGY had approximately 32,262 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short ASHGY?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for ASHGY is 6.33% 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 ASHGY?
Days to cover for ASHGY is approximately 0.24 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 ASHGY a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. ASHGY trades about 136,663 shares a day and would take roughly 0.24 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 6.33%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.