Near-Real-Time SI Spike: TEM
Tempus AI (TEM) has seen a dramatic increase in short interest, with Ortex-reported figures climbing to 30.5% of the float. This marks a significant departure from the 21% to 25% range the stock had maintained since early March. The surge represents the highest level of short interest on record for the company.
Squeeze Risk Indicators
The days-to-cover ratio has also hit a record high, rising from 4.8 to 6.5. This expansion occurred despite a spike in trading volume, suggesting that short sellers are aggressively adding to their positions even as liquidity increases. The divergence between the official bi-monthly FINRA reports and this near-real-time Ortex data highlights a rapid accumulation of bearish bets.
Key Takeaways
- Short interest reached a record 30.5% of float.
- Days-to-cover ratio climbed to 6.5, indicating increased difficulty for shorts to exit.
- The trend shows a clear acceleration in shorting activity since early June.
The Bottom Line
Tempus AI is currently exhibiting classic signs of a crowded short trade, with record-high interest and rising coverage requirements creating a volatile environment for the stock.
Signal data sourced from Yahoo Finance. This post is an original analysis prepared by The Forensic Ledger from publicly available data. Not investment advice.
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