Persistent Bearish Sentiment in AI
C3.ai (AI) remains a focal point for short sellers, with the latest FINRA bi-monthly report as of July 31, 2026, indicating 46 million shares sold short. This represents a substantial 29.79% of the company's outstanding shares. While the current borrow fee remains relatively modest at 0.35%, the high level of open interest suggests that institutional skepticism regarding the company's valuation persists. With 950,000 shares currently available to borrow, the lending market is not yet constrained, but the high days-to-cover ratio of 8.4 signals that any positive catalyst could trigger a significant short squeeze.
Key Takeaways
- Official FINRA short interest stands at 46 million shares.
- Short interest as a percentage of float is 29.79%.
- Days-to-cover ratio is elevated at 8.4, indicating potential volatility.
- Current borrow fee is 0.35% with 950K shares available.
The Bottom Line
With nearly 30% of the float held short, C3.ai remains a high-conviction target for bears, though the lack of a borrow fee spike suggests the market is currently comfortable maintaining these positions.
Signal data sourced from Short Interest Tracker. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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