About Ashtead Group PLC (ASHTF) data
Data as of February 27, 2026.
Ashtead Group PLC (ASHTF) has 642.17K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on February 27, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 10.92% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 80.47 days (days to cover).
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in ASHTF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated February 27, 2026, ASHTF had approximately 642,173 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
What is the days to cover ratio for ASHTF?
Days to cover for ASHTF is approximately 80.47 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 ASHTF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. ASHTF trades about 7,980 shares a day and would take roughly 80.47 days to unwind current short positions. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.