About Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, In (KBLB) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, In (KBLB) has 49.43K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 24.81% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.05 days (days to cover).
Recent KBLB short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 49,426 | -24.81% | 1.00 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 65,734 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 6,913 | -62.81% | 1.00 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 18,590 | -75.43% | 1.00 |
| May 29, 2026 | 75,664 | 260.37% | 1.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | 20,996 | -93.52% | 1.00 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 324,176 | 1,434.56% | 1.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 21,125 | -43.26% | 1.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 37,228 | 4.33% | 1.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 35,684 | -98.19% | 1.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1,974,915 | 4,244.67% | 1.00 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 45,456 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the KBLB short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in KBLB?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, KBLB had approximately 49,426 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short KBLB?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for KBLB is 12.35% 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 KBLB?
Days to cover for KBLB is approximately 0.05 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 KBLB a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. KBLB trades about 984,827 shares a day and would take roughly 0.05 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 12.35%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.