Top Short-Squeeze Candidates Today: August 10, 2026 — 7-Factor Leaderboard
On August 10, 2026, CGC tops the Tapeboard 7-factor squeeze leaderboard with a 92.9 score, driven by low price and threshold status, while biotech names dominate the upper ranks.
TL;DR: As of market close on August 10, 2026, CGC leads Tapeboard's 7-factor squeeze leaderboard with a score of 92.9/100, driven by its 5.5% short interest and a —% annualized borrow fee (score reweighted across remaining factors).
Tapeboard's daily squeeze scan ranked 25 stocks by composite score on August 10, 2026, combining seven factors: short interest as a percentage of float, annualized borrow fee, float utilization, the FINRA Consolidated NMS short-volume ratio, days to cover, five-day price momentum, and week-over-week borrow-fee change — each z-scored against a live ~500-stock universe. The dominant pattern across the top 10 is heavy concentration in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, with 9 of 10 names flagged on the FINRA threshold list, suggesting persistent short-side pressure rather than isolated spikes.
Today's August 10, 2026 Squeeze Score Leaderboard
| Rank | Symbol | Squeeze Score | SI % Float | Borrow Fee | Days to Cover | Mom 5d | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CGC | 92.9 | 5.5% | — | 4.9 | -58.5% | T |
| 2 | SVRA | 91.4 | 26.2% | — | 20.8 | +7.5% | T |
| 3 | WB | 79.3 | 20.7% | — | 20.8 | -2.3% | T |
| 4 | CHWY | 77.9 | 11.8% | — | 2.6 | -1.7% | T |
| 5 | XRX | 77.3 | 31.2% | — | 14.0 | +3.8% | T |
| 6 | KOD | 74.6 | 26.5% | — | 13.7 | +9.0% | T |
| 7 | RH | 73.8 | 42.3% | — | 7.4 | +5.7% | T |
| 8 | OCGN | 72.9 | 31.7% | — | 18.9 | +4.8% | T |
| 9 | TWST | 72.8 | 25.5% | — | 9.7 | +23.6% | T |
| 10 | ASAN | 71.2 | 38.8% | — | 6.4 | +8.2% | T |
| 11 | IBRX | 71.1 | 34.1% | — | 11.9 | +4.8% | T |
| 12 | BEAM | 70.8 | 35.0% | — | 8.6 | +5.3% | T |
| 13 | NTLA | 70.7 | 34.2% | — | 9.8 | +11.6% | T |
| 14 | SRPT | 69.8 | 30.1% | — | 9.2 | +8.2% | T |
| 15 | PCRX | 69.6 | 20.7% | — | 15.8 | -9.2% | T |
*Source: Tapeboard composite squeeze model, August 10, 2026. Seven factors z-scored vs a ~500-stock universe. Short interest per FINRA settlement schedule; borrow fees from IBKR stock-loan availability; short-volume from FINRA Consolidated NMS. Not investment advice.*
What Drove Today's Rankings
The top 10 is dominated by names with high short interest relative to float (ranging from 5.5% at CGC to 42.3% at RH) and elevated days-to-cover figures, with SVRA and WB both exceeding 20 days. The clear outlier is CGC, which ranks first despite only 5.5% short interest and a -58.5% five-day momentum collapse — its score is carried by threshold status and the composite's reweighting when borrow-fee data is null. The model's weights place 35% on short interest, 25% on borrow fee, 20% on float utilization, 15% on days to cover, and 5% on momentum, meaning names like CGC can lead even without fee pressure.
Top 5 Names
1. CGC — Squeeze Score 92.9/100
CGC's primary driver is its FINRA threshold flag, indicating short volume exceeds 50% of recent activity, combined with a 5.5% short interest and 4.9 days to cover. The stock's -58.5% five-day momentum is the most extreme negative move in the top 10, but the composite's reweighting (borrow fee null) still places it first. Secondary signals include a sub-$1 price at $0.95, which can amplify percentage moves.
2. SVRA — Squeeze Score 91.4/100
SVRA's primary driver is a 26.2% short interest and 20.8 days to cover, the highest in the top 5, indicating shorts face a multi-week covering horizon at current volume. The stock shows +7.5% five-day momentum, providing a contrarian bid against the bearish positioning. The FINRA threshold flag is active, and the score reweights across remaining factors since borrow fee is null.
3. WB — Squeeze Score 79.3/100
WB's primary driver is a 20.7% short interest with 20.8 days to cover, matching SVRA's cover horizon. The stock's -2.3% five-day momentum is mild, but the threshold flag confirms persistent short-side volume. Borrow fee data is null, so the model leans on the short-interest and days-to-cover components, which are both in the top decile of the universe.
4. CHWY — Squeeze Score 77.9/100
CHWY's primary driver is its FINRA threshold status with an 11.8% short interest, though its 2.6 days to cover is the lowest in the top 5, suggesting less congestion risk. The stock's -1.7% five-day momentum is muted, and the borrow fee is null, reweighting the score toward short interest and threshold components. At $22.64, it's a mid-cap retail name with institutional participation.
5. XRX — Squeeze Score 77.3/100
XRX's primary driver is a 31.2% short interest — the highest in the top 5 — with 14.0 days to cover. The stock's +3.8% five-day momentum adds a positive tilt, and the threshold flag is active. Borrow fee data is null, so the composite reweights across the remaining factors, with the short-interest percentage carrying most of the signal.
Factor Breakdown: How the Score Is Built
The Tapeboard squeeze score is a weighted composite of seven factors, each z-scored against a live ~500-stock universe: 35% short interest as a percentage of float (FINRA), 25% annualized borrow fee (IBKR), 20% float utilization, 15% days to cover, and 5% five-day price momentum (Schwab). The model also incorporates the FINRA Consolidated NMS short-volume threshold flag and week-over-week borrow-fee changes as modifiers. Data is sourced exclusively from FINRA, IBKR, Schwab, SEC filings, and exchange-provided short-volume metrics from NYSE/NASDAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top short-squeeze candidates today?
The top three candidates by composite squeeze score on August 10, 2026 are CGC (92.9 score, 5.5% short interest, borrow fee not available), SVRA (91.4 score, 26.2% short interest, borrow fee not available), and WB (79.3 score, 20.7% short interest, borrow fee not available). All three are on the FINRA threshold list, indicating elevated short-volume ratios.
How does Tapeboard calculate its squeeze score?
Tapeboard's squeeze score z-scores each of seven factors — short interest, borrow fee, float utilization, days to cover, momentum, threshold status, and fee change — against a ~500-stock universe, then applies fixed weights (35% short interest, 25% borrow fee, 20% float utilization, 15% days to cover, 5% momentum). The result is normalized to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating higher squeeze potential.
When does short-interest data update?
Short interest data lags approximately two weeks per the FINRA settlement schedule, reflecting positions as of the prior settlement date. Borrow fees update on a next-day basis from IBKR stock-loan availability, while short-volume threshold flags and price momentum update daily at market close.
Data and Methodology
- Squeeze score: Tapeboard composite model, recomputed nightly after market close.
- Short interest: FINRA settlement data, ~2-week lag.
- Borrow fee: IBKR stock-loan availability, daily update.
- Short-volume threshold: FINRA Consolidated NMS, daily update.
- Momentum: Schwab end-of-day pricing, 5-day window.
See today's highest borrow fees for the full hard-to-borrow ranking, or the live squeeze leaderboard for tomorrow's update.
This post is for educational and informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Short selling carries unlimited downside risk. A quantitative composite does not predict price, and past squeezes are not indicative of future moves. Editor: Marcus Reilly.