About EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
EchoStar Corporation (ECHO) has 29.43M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 7.85% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 6.51 days (days to cover).
Recent ECHO short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 29,426,431 | 7.85% | 6.51 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 27,285,044 | -12.22% | 4.92 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 31,083,612 | -4.28% | 6.94 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 32,472,179 | -21.74% | 2.28 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 736,482 | -31.25% | 1.50 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 1,071,259 | 2.06% | 2.83 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 1,049,586 | 49.81% | 1.67 |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 700,606 | 5.89% | 1.00 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | 661,615 | -20.33% | 1.00 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 830,425 | 1.64% | 6.68 |
| Aug 13, 2021 | 816,996 | 4.44% | 5.63 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 782,248 | -0.81% | 3.10 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the ECHO short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in ECHO?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, ECHO had approximately 29,426,431 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short ECHO?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for ECHO is 0.25% 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 ECHO?
Days to cover for ECHO is approximately 6.51 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 ECHO a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. ECHO trades about 4,518,323 shares a day and would take roughly 6.51 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.25%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.