About Seadrill Limited (SDRL) data
Data as of September 30, 2026.
Seadrill Limited (SDRL) has 4.54M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on September 30, 2026. Short interest has decreased by 5.83% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 8.30 days (days to cover).
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in SDRL?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated September 30, 2026, SDRL had approximately 4,538,857 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short SDRL?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for SDRL 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 SDRL?
Days to cover for SDRL is approximately 8.30 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 SDRL a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. SDRL trades about 546,527 shares a day and would take roughly 8.30 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.