About SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
SK hynix Inc. (SKHY) has 27.23M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 20.94% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 1.10 days (days to cover).
Recent SKHY short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 27,233,334 | 20.94% | 1.10 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 22,517,398 | 51.55% | 1.00 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 14,857,954 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the SKHY short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in SKHY?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, SKHY had approximately 27,233,334 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short SKHY?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for SKHY is 0.55% 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 SKHY?
Days to cover for SKHY is approximately 1.10 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 SKHY a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. SKHY trades about 24,734,705 shares a day and would take roughly 1.10 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.55%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.