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Super Micro Computer (SMCI) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$33.46 0.00 (0.00%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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$33.52 +0.06 (+0.19%)
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Super Micro Computer Short Interest Overview

As of April 30, 2026, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) had a short interest of 80.58 million shares sold short, representing 16.03% of the public float. This marks a -7.16% decrease in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 2.9, meaning it would take 2.9 days of the average trading volume of 36.55 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
80,579,790 shares
Previous Short Interest
86,791,119 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-7.16%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.21 billion
Short Interest Ratio
2.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 30, 2026
Outstanding Shares
601,419,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
16.03%
Today's Trading Volume
27,957,986 shares
Average Trading Volume
36,545,047 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
77%
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SMCI Short Interest Over Time

SMCI Days to Cover Over Time

SMCI Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Super Micro Computer Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/30/202680,579,790 shares $2.21 billion -7.2%16.0%2.89 $27.40
4/15/202686,791,119 shares $2.37 billion +4.3%17.3%2.78 $27.29
3/31/202683,186,147 shares $1.89 billion -6.0%16.6%1.35 $22.73
3/13/202688,484,577 shares $2.72 billion +4.0%17.6%3.75 $30.75
2/27/202685,083,070 shares $2.76 billion -1.3%16.9%3.66 $32.39
2/13/202686,187,743 shares $2.63 billion -6.1%17.2%2.07 $30.54
1/30/202691,823,182 shares $2.67 billion +4.6%18.4%2.76 $29.11
1/15/202687,770,375 shares $2.58 billion +0.1%17.6%2.91 $29.42
12/31/202587,697,362 shares $2.57 billion -1.6%17.6%4.12 $29.27
12/15/202589,157,809 shares $2.80 billion +3.1%17.8%4.67 $31.37
11/28/202586,506,444 shares $2.94 billion -1.8%17.3%3.33 $33.96
11/14/202588,043,720 shares $3.21 billion +14.6%17.7%2.67 $36.42
10/31/202576,819,270 shares $3.99 billion -9.1%15.4%2.61 $51.96
10/15/202584,530,000 shares $4.56 billion -8.7%17.0%2.6 $53.94
9/30/202592,610,000 shares $4.44 billion -2.1%N/A2.8 $47.94
9/15/202594,570,000 shares $4.29 billion -0.5%N/A2.7 $45.38
8/31/202595,000,000 shares $3.95 billion -1.4%19.1%2.6 $41.54
8/15/202596,360,000 shares $4.37 billion +7.6%N/A2.5 $45.37
7/31/202589,540,000 shares $5.28 billion -2.6%17.9%2 $58.97
7/15/202591,910,000 shares $4.89 billion -3.5%N/A2 $53.17
6/30/202595,240,000 shares $4.67 billion +7.3%19.4%2 $49.01
6/15/202588,730,000 shares $3.69 billion -8.1%18.0%1.8 $41.56
5/31/202596,560,000 shares $3.84 billion -4.1%20.0%1.9 $39.73
5/15/2025100,720,000 shares $4.43 billion -7.0%20.9%1.6 $43.96
4/30/2025108,280,000 shares $3.45 billion +4.5%N/A1.4 $31.86
4/15/2025103,620,000 shares $3.47 billion -10.8%21.5%1.4 $33.48
3/31/2025116,190,000 shares $3.98 billion +1.0%24.1%1.6 $34.24
3/15/2025115,050,000 shares $4.85 billion +11.7%23.8%1.6 $42.17
2/28/2025102,960,000 shares $4.23 billion +0.8%21.3%1.4 $41.09
2/15/2025102,150,000 shares $4.89 billion +11.4%21.2%1.3 $47.91
1/31/202591,660,000 shares $2.61 billion +18.8%N/A1.3 $28.52
1/15/202577,150,000 shares $2.39 billion -2.3%N/A1 $30.99
12/31/202478,960,000 shares $2.41 billion -13.8%N/A1 $30.48
12/15/202491,570,000 shares $3.34 billion +2.6%N/A1.1 $36.45
11/30/202489,260,000 shares $2.91 billion +1.9%N/A1.1 $32.64
11/15/202487,620,000 shares $1.63 billion -7.8%N/A1 $18.58
10/31/202495,040,000 shares $2.77 billion -5.8%N/A1.2 $29.11
10/15/2024100,840,000 shares $4.82 billion +6.3%N/A1.4 $47.76
9/30/202494,850,000 shares $0.00 +987.7%N/A1.2 $0.00
9/15/20248,720,000 shares $3.99 billion -0.5%N/A1.2 $457.16
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6/30/20244,600,000 shares $3.77 billion -1.5%N/A0.7 $819.35
6/15/20244,670,000 shares $3.94 billion +15.0%N/A0.8 $844.54
5/31/20244,060,000 shares $3.19 billion +14.7%N/A0.6 $784.51
5/15/20243,540,000 shares $3.37 billion +14.6%N/A0.5 $952.36
4/30/20243,090,000 shares $2.65 billion +6.2%N/A0.3 $858.80
4/15/20242,910,000 shares $2.57 billion -6.1%N/A0.3 $882.75
3/31/20243,100,000 shares $3.13 billion -23.1%6.2%0.3 $1,010.03
3/15/20244,030,000 shares $4.31 billion -0.5%8.1%0.4 $1,068.83
2/29/20244,050,000 shares $3.51 billion -23.6%8.5%0.4 $866.12
2/15/20245,300,000 shares $5.32 billion +5.4%11.2%0.6 $1,004.00
1/31/20245,030,000 shares $2.66 billion -1.2%10.6%0.9 $529.61
1/15/20245,090,000 shares $1.73 billion +18.7%10.8%1.3 $339.56
12/31/20234,290,000 shares $1.22 billion -4.9%9.1%1.3 $284.26
12/15/20234,510,000 shares $1.35 billion +0.7%9.7%1.4 $300.11
11/30/20234,480,000 shares $1.23 billion -1.5%9.3%1.5 $273.47
11/15/20234,550,000 shares $1.31 billion +4.6%9.8%1.4 $287.78
10/31/20234,350,000 shares $1.04 billion -6.9%9.5%1.3 $239.47
10/15/20234,670,000 shares $1.33 billion +2.6%10.2%1.4 $285.20
9/30/20234,550,000 shares $1.25 billion +26.7%9.9%1.4 $274.22
9/15/20233,590,000 shares $894.84 million +2.6%7.8%1.1 $249.26
8/31/20233,500,000 shares $962.78 million -15.5%7.6%1.1 $275.08
8/15/20234,140,000 shares $1.09 billion -3.9%9.1%1.3 $264.22
7/31/20234,310,000 shares $1.42 billion -9.6%9.5%1.5 $330.27
7/15/20234,770,000 shares $1.41 billion +2.1%10.5%1.7 $295.38
6/30/20234,670,000 shares $1.16 billion -12.1%10.2%1.9 $249.25
6/15/20235,310,000 shares $1.30 billion +9.9%11.6%2.2 $243.92
5/31/20234,830,000 shares $1.08 billion -10.1%10.6%2.2 $223.95
5/15/20235,370,000 shares $740.20 million -2.7%11.8%3.1 $137.84
4/30/20235,520,000 shares $581.97 million -1.6%12.1%3.3 $105.43
4/15/20235,610,000 shares $612.33 million +13.6%12.0%3.7 $109.15
3/31/20234,940,000 shares $526.36 million +5.8%10.6%3.1 $106.55
3/15/20234,670,000 shares $428.47 million +1.1%10.0%2.9 $91.75
2/28/20234,620,000 shares $452.62 million -5.3%9.9%3.1 $97.97
2/15/20234,880,000 shares $453.84 million -3.0%10.5%3.3 $93.00
1/31/20235,030,000 shares $363.82 million +0.4%10.8%3.7 $72.33
1/15/20235,010,000 shares $403.71 million No Change10.9%3.9 $80.58
12/30/20225,010,000 shares $411.32 million +44.4%12.3%4.4 $82.10
12/15/20223,470,000 shares $279.61 million +9.5%7.5%3.6 $80.58
11/30/20223,170,000 shares $286.03 million +10.8%6.9%4.3 $90.23
11/15/20222,860,000 shares $248.51 million +2.1%6.3%4 $86.89
10/31/20222,800,000 shares $194.85 million +7.3%6.1%4 $69.59
10/15/20222,610,000 shares $140.99 million +9.2%5.8%4.2 $54.02
9/30/20222,390,000 shares $131.62 million +8.1%5.3%3.9 $55.07
9/15/20222,210,000 shares $144.45 million -0.5%4.9%3.5 $65.36
8/31/20222,220,000 shares $144.48 million +16.2%4.9%3.7 $65.08
8/15/20221,910,000 shares $128.03 million +8.5%4.3%3.4 $67.03
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3/15/2022872,600 shares $36.49 million +6.5%2.0%3.6 $41.82
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SMCI Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of Super Micro Computer shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of April 30th, traders have sold 80,579,790 shares of SMCI short. 16.03% of Super Micro Computer's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Super Micro Computer's current short interest.

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. SMCI shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.9. Learn More on Super Micro Computer's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Super Micro Computer: Hsbc Holdings PLC, PEAK6 LLC, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, and CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 16.03% of Super Micro Computer's floating shares are currently sold short.

Super Micro Computer saw a drop in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 80,579,790 shares, a drop of 7.2% from the previous total of 86,791,119 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

16.03% of Super Micro Computer's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Super Micro Computer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (2.23%), Alphabet Inc. (0.71%), Intel Corporation (2.76%), Meta Platforms, Inc. (1.33%), Microsoft Corporation (1.07%), NVIDIA Corporation (1.21%), Palantir Technologies Inc. (2.74%), Arista Networks, Inc. (1.51%), Dell Technologies Inc. (5.86%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (5.39%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($86.09 billion), Invesco QQQ ($39.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($26.13 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($12.66 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($12.29 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($11.87 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($9.82 billion), Lumentum Holdings Inc. ($8.51 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($7.76 billion), and Bloom Energy Corporation ($7.40 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling SMCI is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Super Micro Computer as its price is falling. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

A short squeeze for Super Micro Computer occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of SMCI, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including SMCI, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 30 2026.

Understanding short interest metrics can help you assess how traders are positioning around a stock like SMCI:

  • Shares Sold Short: The total number of shares that have been sold by short sellers but have not yet been covered or closed out. A high number may indicate bearish sentiment.
  • Short Float: The percentage of a company’s publicly available shares (or "float") that are sold short. A higher short float suggests a greater portion of the stock is being bet against.
  • Days to Cover (Short Interest Ratio): This estimates how many days it would take short sellers to cover their positions, based on average daily trading volume. Higher values can signal potential for a short squeeze if buying pressure increases.

These metrics are often used by traders to gauge sentiment, volatility risk, and the potential for price movements based on short covering activity.



This page (NASDAQ:SMCI) was last updated on 5/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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