About Factorial Energy Inc. (FAC) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Factorial Energy Inc. (FAC) has 183.77K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 5.53% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.65 days (days to cover).
Recent FAC short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 183,773 | -5.53% | 1.00 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 194,522 | -47.90% | 1.00 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 373,367 | -13.63% | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 432,274 | 76.40% | 1.77 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 245,052 | 701.35% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the FAC short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in FAC?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, FAC had approximately 183,773 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short FAC?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for FAC is 34.15% 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 FAC?
Days to cover for FAC is approximately 0.65 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 FAC a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. FAC trades about 282,964 shares a day and would take roughly 0.65 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 34.15%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.