Short Interest Update: LMT
Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT) has seen a notable reduction in its short interest, with current data indicating a decline to 1.0% of shares outstanding as of the September 15, 2026, settlement date. This represents a decrease from the 1.2% reported during the August 31, 2026, settlement period. The total short position now stands at approximately 2.4 million shares.
Market Context and Borrow Costs
Despite the reduction in open short positions, the stock remains in a 'general-collateral' status. As of September 30, 2026, the cost to borrow LMT shares is 0.4% annualized, which is considered inexpensive. With 2.1 million shares currently available to borrow, there is ample supply for market participants, and the days-to-cover ratio remains at a stable 2.1 days. This data, sourced from exchange filings and IBKR, suggests that LMT is not currently facing significant short-selling pressure or squeeze risk.
Key Takeaways
- Short interest dropped to 1.0% of shares outstanding.
- Total short position is approximately 2.4 million shares.
- Borrow fees remain low at 0.4% APR.
- Days-to-cover is stable at 2.1 days.
The Bottom Line
With short interest trending downward and borrow costs remaining at baseline levels, LMT currently exhibits low levels of bearish positioning and minimal short-squeeze risk.
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