Rising Short Interest in GME
GameStop Corp. (GME) continues to see elevated short selling activity. According to the latest settlement data from August 31, 2026, short interest has risen to 57 million shares, or 11.3% of shares outstanding. This is a notable increase from the 10.7% reported in the mid-August settlement.
Liquidity and Borrowing
Despite the increase in open short positions, the cost to borrow remains at a general-collateral level of 0.3% annualized as of September 24, 2026. With 10 million shares currently available to borrow, the market for GME shares remains liquid for short sellers. However, the 'Days to Cover' ratio remains high at 9.7, suggesting that any significant upward price movement could lead to a protracted covering process. The company has also seen a 65% increase in shares outstanding over the last two years, which continues to be a factor in the stock's long-term valuation and short-selling thesis.
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