Growing Open Interest in Lyft
Lyft (LYFT) has seen a significant expansion in its short interest, according to the latest settlement data. As of mid-September 2026, short interest reached 75,819,648 shares, representing a 10.6% increase from the previous reporting period of 68,547,399 shares. This rise in open positions suggests that institutional and retail bears are increasingly confident in a bearish outlook for the ride-sharing platform. With a current days-to-cover ratio of approximately 7.1 days, the stock remains sensitive to sudden buying pressure. While the borrow fee remains relatively low at 0.3%, the sheer volume of shares held short makes this a name to watch for potential squeeze dynamics if the company reports positive catalysts.
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