About Charles & Colvard Ltd. (CTHR) data
Data as of February 27, 2026.
Charles & Colvard Ltd. (CTHR) has 33.88K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on February 27, 2026. Short interest has increased by 0.00% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 95.97 days (days to cover).
Recent CTHR short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | 33,876 | 0.00% | 95.97 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 33,876 | 0.00% | 9.39 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 33,876 | 0.00% | 14.98 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 33,876 | -0.35% | 61.15 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 33,995 | 0.26% | 1.70 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 33,906 | 0.00% | 18.81 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 33,906 | 0.02% | 2.84 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 33,900 | -0.28% | 1.21 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 33,995 | -33.78% | 8.34 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 51,339 | -11.50% | 12.74 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 58,011 | -8.09% | 22.43 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 63,114 | -1.20% | 6.98 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the CTHR short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in CTHR?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated February 27, 2026, CTHR had approximately 33,876 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short CTHR?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for CTHR is 8.80% 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 CTHR?
Days to cover for CTHR is approximately 95.97 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 CTHR a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. CTHR trades about 353 shares a day and would take roughly 95.97 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 8.80%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.