About Paladin Energy Ltd. (PALAF) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Paladin Energy Ltd. (PALAF) has 16.74M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 1.15% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 402.53 days (days to cover).
Recent PALAF short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 16,740,531 | -1.15% | 402.53 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 16,936,057 | 4.87% | 257.16 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 16,149,555 | 7.87% | 197.45 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 14,971,041 | 0.83% | 168.66 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 14,847,419 | 3.38% | 153.04 |
| May 29, 2026 | 14,361,521 | 6.37% | 110.29 |
| May 15, 2026 | 13,501,587 | 6.54% | 81.08 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 12,673,341 | 1.05% | 137.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 12,541,184 | 0.86% | 157.85 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 12,434,006 | -1.53% | 96.29 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 12,626,765 | 1.35% | 143.29 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 12,458,721 | -1.03% | 95.20 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the PALAF short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in PALAF?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, PALAF had approximately 16,740,531 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short PALAF?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for PALAF is 0.42% 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 PALAF?
Days to cover for PALAF is approximately 402.53 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 PALAF a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. PALAF trades about 41,588 shares a day and would take roughly 402.53 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.42%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.