About Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) data
Data as of December 15, 2025.
Vital Energy, Inc. (VTLE) has 1.30K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on December 15, 2025. Short interest has decreased by 99.98% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.00 days (days to cover).
Recent VTLE short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | 1,300 | -99.98% | 1.00 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 5,578,987 | 1.80% | 11.41 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 5,480,192 | -6.98% | 9.00 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 5,891,225 | 0.12% | 11.39 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 5,884,443 | 2.77% | 8.81 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 5,726,009 | -3.34% | 4.90 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 5,923,632 | -1.72% | 5.06 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 6,027,213 | -11.19% | 2.01 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 6,786,270 | -8.41% | 4.94 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 7,409,268 | -0.54% | 6.47 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 7,449,196 | -2.46% | 6.50 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 7,637,055 | 1.33% | 4.95 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the VTLE short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in VTLE?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated December 15, 2025, VTLE had approximately 1,300 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
What is the days to cover ratio for VTLE?
Days to cover for VTLE is approximately 0.00 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 VTLE a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. VTLE trades about 664,733 shares a day and would take roughly 0.00 days to unwind current short positions. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.