About Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) data
Data as of September 30, 2026.
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) has 49.24M shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on September 30, 2026. Short interest has increased by 18.95% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 8.04 days (days to cover).
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in XEL?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated September 30, 2026, XEL had approximately 49,237,277 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short XEL?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for XEL is 0.35% 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 XEL?
Days to cover for XEL is approximately 8.04 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 XEL a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. XEL trades about 6,126,840 shares a day and would take roughly 8.04 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 0.35%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.