Short Interest Update: LYFT
According to the latest FINRA settlement data for September 15, 2026, Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) has experienced a notable increase in bearish positioning. The official short interest rose to 75,819,648 shares, up from 68,547,399 shares in the previous reporting period. This represents a 10.6% increase in open short positions, or approximately 7.3 million additional shares sold short.
Market Context
While the borrow fee remains relatively low at 0.3% as of early October 2026, the rise in total short interest is significant. The current days-to-cover ratio stands at approximately 7.1 days, suggesting that the elevated short position could lead to increased volatility if the stock experiences upward price momentum. Investors should note that this data reflects the bi-monthly FINRA settlement report, which provides an accurate but slightly lagged view of open positions compared to real-time lending market estimates.
Signal data sourced from Short Interest History. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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