About Kingsway Financial Services, In (KFS) data
Data as of May 15, 2026.
Kingsway Financial Services, In (KFS) has 1.16M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on May 15, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 6.12% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 20.80 days (days to cover).
Recent KFS short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 1,159,326 | -6.12% | 20.80 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1,234,941 | 0.91% | 17.92 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1,223,788 | -2.46% | 11.47 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1,254,670 | 0.17% | 11.95 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 1,252,486 | 9.28% | 16.20 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1,146,093 | -6.82% | 22.19 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 1,229,965 | 20.25% | 13.84 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 1,022,862 | -10.08% | 17.02 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1,137,464 | 22.77% | 9.27 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 926,523 | -12.54% | 12.43 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 1,059,345 | -1.62% | 14.27 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 1,076,771 | 9.04% | 21.45 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the KFS short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in KFS?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated May 15, 2026, KFS had approximately 1,159,326 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short KFS?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for KFS is 0.61% 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 KFS?
Days to cover for KFS is approximately 20.80 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 KFS a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. KFS trades about 55,735 shares a day and would take roughly 20.80 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.61%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.