AMAT Short Interest Analysis
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) continues to see light short interest, with 14.2 million shares sold short as of the July 31, 2026 settlement date. This represents approximately 1.8% of the company's shares outstanding. The lending market for AMAT remains highly liquid, with borrow fees currently sitting at a nominal 0.3%.
Key Takeaways
- Short interest is 14.2M shares, or 1.8% of float.
- Borrow fee is 0.3%, indicating high availability of shares.
- Days-to-cover is 1.8, reflecting a stable position for current shorts.
- Shorts have been trimming positions recently, suggesting a lack of bearish conviction.
The Bottom Line
AMAT remains in the bottom half of shorted names, with low borrow costs and stable interest levels indicating a lack of significant short-side momentum.
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