About Banzai International, Inc. (PARA) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
Banzai International, Inc. (PARA) has 283.19K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 24.82% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 1.76 days (days to cover).
Recent PARA short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 283,191 | 24.82% | 1.76 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 89,051,938 | 11.34% | 6.57 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 79,983,757 | -1.03% | 9.82 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 80,817,063 | -6.07% | 8.53 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 86,039,475 | 6.83% | 13.79 |
| May 30, 2025 | 80,535,301 | 9.41% | 12.29 |
| May 15, 2025 | 73,605,965 | 10.43% | 10.36 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 66,655,310 | 0.30% | 8.81 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 66,453,067 | 0.78% | 7.08 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 65,941,755 | -10.70% | 7.58 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 73,844,819 | 0.74% | 7.43 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 73,299,260 | 2.52% | 7.20 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the PARA short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in PARA?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, PARA had approximately 283,191 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short PARA?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for PARA is 29.75% 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 PARA?
Days to cover for PARA is approximately 1.76 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 PARA a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. PARA trades about 160,584 shares a day and would take roughly 1.76 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 29.75%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.