About BAE Systems PLC (BAESF) data
Data as of September 30, 2026.
BAE Systems PLC (BAESF) has 3.12M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on September 30, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 7.78% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 75.31 days (days to cover).
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in BAESF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated September 30, 2026, BAESF had approximately 3,119,303 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
What is the days to cover ratio for BAESF?
Days to cover for BAESF is approximately 75.31 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 BAESF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. BAESF trades about 41,421 shares a day and would take roughly 75.31 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.