About Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG) has 22.06M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 1.94% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 12.68 days (days to cover).
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in LEG?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, LEG had approximately 22,061,888 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short LEG?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for LEG is 0.41% 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 LEG?
Days to cover for LEG is approximately 12.68 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 LEG a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. LEG trades about 1,739,280 shares a day and would take roughly 12.68 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.41%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.