About Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) data
Data as of November 28, 2025.
Hanesbrands Inc. (HBI) has 34.73M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on November 28, 2025. Short interest has increased by 9.64% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 1.54 days (days to cover).
Recent HBI short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | 34,734,454 | 9.64% | 1.54 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 31,679,060 | 8.67% | 6.48 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 29,151,577 | -0.92% | 4.32 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 29,421,414 | 24.64% | 4.06 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 23,604,850 | 3.63% | 3.81 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 22,778,053 | 6.80% | 3.95 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 21,327,179 | -1.14% | 2.66 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 21,572,512 | -42.96% | 1.04 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 37,821,002 | 0.88% | 8.28 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 37,492,038 | -0.80% | 8.36 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 37,796,010 | 1.71% | 7.91 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 37,160,784 | 4.80% | 10.51 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the HBI short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in HBI?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated November 28, 2025, HBI had approximately 34,734,454 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
What is the days to cover ratio for HBI?
Days to cover for HBI is approximately 1.54 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 HBI a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. HBI trades about 22,517,782 shares a day and would take roughly 1.54 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.