About iRobot Corp. (IRBTQ) data
Data as of January 15, 2026.
iRobot Corp. (IRBTQ) has 8.55M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on January 15, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 15.72% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 2.87 days (days to cover).
Recent IRBTQ short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 8,550,145 | -15.72% | 2.87 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 10,145,375 | -34.74% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the IRBTQ short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in IRBTQ?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated January 15, 2026, IRBTQ had approximately 8,550,145 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short IRBTQ?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for IRBTQ is 76.62% 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 IRBTQ?
Days to cover for IRBTQ is approximately 2.87 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 IRBTQ a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. IRBTQ trades about 2,979,488 shares a day and would take roughly 2.87 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 76.62%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.