Carvana (CVNA) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

$332.74 -7.17 (-2.11%)

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Carvana Short Interest Data

Carvana (CVNA) has a short interest of 9.18 million shares, representing 5.33% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 16.65% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.9, indicating that it would take 1.9 days of the average trading volume of 3.94 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest: 9,180,000 shares
Previous Short Interest: 7,870,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month: +16.65%
Dollar Volume Sold Short: $2.73 billion
Short Interest Ratio: 1.9 Days to Cover
Last Record Date: May 15, 2025

Outstanding Shares: 214,143,000 shares
Short Percent of Float: 5.33%
Today's Trading Volume: 1,207,367 shares
Average Trading Volume: 3,938,394 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average: 31%

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CVNA Short Interest Over Time

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CVNA Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Carvana Short Interest History

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Report Date	Total Shares Sold Short	Dollar Volume Sold Short	Change from Previous Report	Percentage of Float Shorted	Days to Cover	Price on Report Date
5/15/2025	9,180,000 shares	$2.73 billion	+16.7%	5.3%	1.9	$297.93
4/30/2025	7,870,000 shares	$1.92 billion	+14.1%	N/A	1.6	$244.17
4/15/2025	6,900,000 shares	$1.48 billion	-13.6%	4.0%	1.5	$213.93
3/31/2025	7,990,000 shares	$1.67 billion	-7.7%	4.6%	1.7	$209.15
3/15/2025	8,660,000 shares	$1.57 billion	-6.5%	5.0%	2	$181.37
2/28/2025	9,260,000 shares	$2.16 billion	-11.7%	5.4%	2.4	$233.55
2/15/2025	10,490,000 shares	$3.00 billion	-3.9%	6.1%	3	$285.62
1/31/2025	10,920,000 shares	$2.71 billion	-17.3%	N/A	3.7	$247.76
1/15/2025	13,210,000 shares	$2.82 billion	-1.4%	N/A	3.9	$213.16
12/31/2024	13,400,000 shares	$2.73 billion	+7.7%	N/A	4.1	$203.36
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12/15/2024	12,440,000 shares	$3.09 billion	-7.9%	N/A	4.5	$248.25
11/30/2024	13,500,000 shares	$3.52 billion	+3.9%	N/A	4.5	$260.42
11/15/2024	13,000,000 shares	$3.13 billion	-2.8%	N/A	4.3	$241.03
10/31/2024	13,380,000 shares	$3.31 billion	-1.9%	N/A	4.3	$247.31
10/15/2024	13,640,000 shares	$2.62 billion	-6.3%	N/A	4.1	$191.98
9/30/2024	14,550,000 shares	$2.53 billion	+3.9%	N/A	3.9	$174.16
9/15/2024	14,000,000 shares	$1.99 billion	+1.0%	N/A	3.3	$141.90
8/31/2024	13,860,000 shares	$2.09 billion	-10.1%	N/A	3.3	$150.62
8/15/2024	15,420,000 shares	$2.34 billion	+2.4%	N/A	3.6	$151.56
7/31/2024	15,060,000 shares	$2.00 billion	-20.1%	N/A	3.4	$133.12
7/15/2024	18,850,000 shares	$2.68 billion	-13.9%	N/A	4	$142.11
6/30/2024	21,890,000 shares	$2.82 billion	-0.1%	N/A	4.7	$128.72
6/15/2024	21,910,000 shares	$2.26 billion	-3.6%	N/A	5	$103.06
5/31/2024	22,720,000 shares	$2.27 billion	-5.1%	N/A	5.2	$99.90
5/15/2024	23,950,000 shares	$2.90 billion	-13.0%	N/A	4.1	$121.07
4/30/2024	27,520,000 shares	$2.28 billion	-3.7%	N/A	4.2	$82.95
4/15/2024	28,570,000 shares	$1.99 billion	-2.0%	N/A	4.6	$69.77
3/31/2024	29,160,000 shares	$2.56 billion	-0.9%	N/A	4.6	$87.91
3/15/2024	29,430,000 shares	$2.34 billion	-12.2%	N/A	4.1	$79.57
2/29/2024	33,500,000 shares	$2.54 billion	+0.5%	N/A	3.9	$75.93
2/15/2024	33,330,000 shares	$1.92 billion	-0.5%	N/A	3.8	$57.58
1/31/2024	33,480,000 shares	$1.44 billion	-0.2%	N/A	4.1	$43.05
1/15/2024	33,560,000 shares	$1.44 billion	-10.9%	N/A	3.9	$42.78
12/31/2023	37,680,000 shares	$1.99 billion	+7.7%	N/A	4.3	$52.94
12/15/2023	34,990,000 shares	$1.80 billion	+7.5%	N/A	4	$51.37
11/30/2023	32,560,000 shares	$1.02 billion	+1.8%	N/A	3.8	$31.32
11/15/2023	31,980,000 shares	$1.09 billion	-2.1%	N/A	3.8	$34.19
10/31/2023	32,660,000 shares	$881.66 million	+1.2%	N/A	3.7	$27.00
10/15/2023	32,290,000 shares	$1.09 billion	+1.5%	N/A	3.1	$33.87
9/30/2023	31,830,000 shares	$1.34 billion	-4.0%	N/A	1.9	$41.98
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9/15/2023	33,160,000 shares	$1.73 billion	-2.4%	N/A	1.8	$52.27
8/31/2023	33,990,000 shares	$1.71 billion	-2.2%	N/A	1.3	$50.37
8/15/2023	34,750,000 shares	$1.37 billion	-2.6%	N/A	1.2	$39.34
7/31/2023	35,680,000 shares	$1.64 billion	-10.4%	N/A	1.2	$45.95
7/15/2023	39,810,000 shares	$1.50 billion	-4.1%	N/A	1.3	$37.70
6/30/2023	41,510,000 shares	$1.08 billion	-12.9%	N/A	1.7	$25.91
6/15/2023	47,640,000 shares	$1.26 billion	-0.9%	N/A	2.1	$26.37
5/31/2023	48,050,000 shares	$620.81 million	-0.4%	N/A	2.4	$12.92
5/15/2023	48,250,000 shares	$558.74 million	-1.3%	N/A	3.1	$11.58
4/30/2023	48,890,000 shares	$339.30 million	+0.9%	N/A	2.8	$6.94
4/15/2023	48,440,000 shares	$434.51 million	+1.7%	N/A	2.2	$8.97
3/31/2023	47,630,000 shares	$466.30 million	+2.8%	N/A	1.8	$9.79
3/15/2023	46,330,000 shares	$326.63 million	+0.0%	N/A	1.8	$7.05
2/28/2023	46,320,000 shares	$436.33 million	+0.9%	N/A	1.6	$9.42
2/15/2023	45,910,000 shares	$582.60 million	-14.1%	N/A	1.5	$12.69
1/31/2023	53,440,000 shares	$543.48 million	-3.9%	N/A	1.7	$10.17
1/15/2023	55,590,000 shares	$390.24 million	+2.8%	N/A	2.3	$7.02
12/30/2022	54,100,000 shares	$256.43 million	+7.9%	N/A	2.7	$4.74
12/15/2022	50,130,000 shares	$274.21 million	+16.4%	N/A	2.5	$5.47
11/30/2022	43,080,000 shares	$332.15 million	+4.3%	N/A	2.4	$7.71
11/15/2022	41,320,000 shares	$410.31 million	+10.0%	N/A	2.9	$9.93
10/31/2022	37,560,000 shares	$508.19 million	+8.7%	N/A	3.1	$13.53
10/15/2022	34,570,000 shares	$592.53 million	+10.5%	N/A	3.3	$17.14
9/30/2022	31,300,000 shares	$635.39 million	+8.2%	N/A	3.1	$20.30
9/15/2022	28,940,000 shares	$1.07 billion	+7.8%	N/A	2.8	$37.02
8/31/2022	26,850,000 shares	$885.78 million	+3.0%	N/A	2.5	$32.99
8/15/2022	26,080,000 shares	$1.33 billion	-5.1%	N/A	2.2	$51.00
7/31/2022	27,480,000 shares	$801.04 million	-5.3%	N/A	2.1	$29.15
7/15/2022	29,030,000 shares	$616.89 million	-2.7%	N/A	2.2	$21.25
6/30/2022	29,820,000 shares	$673.34 million	-0.6%	N/A	2.4	$22.58
6/15/2022	29,990,000 shares	$732.66 million	+7.4%	N/A	2.8	$24.43
5/31/2022	27,920,000 shares	$821.96 million	-11.3%	N/A	2.9	$29.44
5/15/2022	31,480,000 shares	$1.21 billion	+8.7%	N/A	3.6	$38.31
4/30/2022	28,950,000 shares	$1.68 billion	+61.5%	N/A	4.8	$57.96
4/15/2022	17,930,000 shares	$1.82 billion	+5.7%	N/A	3.8	$101.53
3/31/2022	16,970,000 shares	$2.02 billion	-2.0%	N/A	4.1	$119.29
3/15/2022	17,320,000 shares	$2.09 billion	+24.7%	N/A	4.5	$120.44
2/28/2022	13,890,000 shares	$2.09 billion	+1.2%	N/A	3.8	$150.47
2/15/2022	13,720,000 shares	$1.96 billion	+1.8%	N/A	4.3	$142.50
1/31/2022	13,480,000 shares	$2.18 billion	-1.3%	N/A	5	$162.06
1/15/2022	13,660,000 shares	$2.14 billion	+26.7%	N/A	5.7	$156.39
12/31/2021	10,780,000 shares	$2.50 billion	+7.4%	N/A	6.1	$231.79
12/15/2021	10,040,000 shares	$2.27 billion	-26.9%	N/A	6.6	$226.50
11/30/2021	13,730,000 shares	$3.85 billion	+5.2%	N/A	12.8	$280.42
11/15/2021	13,050,000 shares	$3.89 billion	-1.0%	N/A	14	$298.18
10/29/2021	13,180,000 shares	$4.00 billion	-3.4%	N/A	14.5	$303.18
10/15/2021	13,640,000 shares	$3.92 billion	-1.1%	N/A	14.7	$287.06
9/30/2021	13,790,000 shares	$4.16 billion	-9.7%	N/A	13.5	$301.54
9/15/2021	15,270,000 shares	$5.04 billion	-1.2%	N/A	14.3	$329.86
8/31/2021	15,460,000 shares	$5.07 billion	-4.3%	N/A	13.3	$328.06
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8/13/2021	16,150,000 shares	$5.83 billion	No Change	N/A	12.8	$360.98
7/30/2021	16,150,000 shares	$5.45 billion	+4.1%	N/A	10.6	$337.56
7/15/2021	15,510,000 shares	$4.83 billion	-6.2%	N/A	9.9	$311.20
6/30/2021	16,540,000 shares	$4.99 billion	-3.6%	N/A	10.7	$301.82
6/15/2021	17,160,000 shares	$4.69 billion	-0.7%	N/A	11.5	$273.20
5/28/2021	17,280,000 shares	$4.58 billion	+4.1%	N/A	11.8	$265.09
5/14/2021	16,600,000 shares	$3.72 billion	-7.7%	N/A	10.3	$223.87
4/30/2021	17,990,000 shares	$5.19 billion	+4.2%	N/A	12.8	$288.74
4/15/2021	17,260,000 shares	$4.66 billion	+3.4%	N/A	12.5	$270.09
3/31/2021	16,690,000 shares	$4.25 billion	-0.4%	N/A	11.6	$254.50
3/15/2021	16,750,000 shares	$4.80 billion	-2.9%	N/A	11	$286.69
2/26/2021	17,250,000 shares	$4.55 billion	-0.6%	N/A	11.1	$263.66
2/12/2021	17,350,000 shares	$5.11 billion	+4.8%	N/A	11.4	$294.34
1/29/2021	16,560,000 shares	$4.24 billion	-8.3%	N/A	10.4	$256.01
1/15/2021	18,050,000 shares	$5.36 billion	+2.4%	N/A	10.9	$296.83
12/31/2020	17,630,000 shares	$4.41 billion	-7.0%	N/A	10.7	$250.34
12/15/2020	18,960,000 shares	$4.76 billion	-0.8%	N/A	11.4	$250.97
11/30/2020	19,120,000 shares	$4.76 billion	-2.4%	N/A	10.1	$249.14
11/15/2020	19,590,000 shares	$4.14 billion	-1.5%	N/A	10.6	$211.08
10/30/2020	19,880,000 shares	$3.80 billion	+0.6%	N/A	11.4	$191.19
10/15/2020	19,760,000 shares	$4.21 billion	+6.2%	N/A	10.3	$213.22
9/30/2020	18,600,000 shares	$4.15 billion	+0.5%	N/A	9.9	$223.06
9/15/2020	18,510,000 shares	$3.18 billion	+2.5%	N/A	9.7	$171.92
8/31/2020	18,060,000 shares	$3.90 billion	-3.3%	N/A	10.4	$215.96
8/14/2020	18,680,000 shares	$3.67 billion	-7.3%	N/A	9.8	$196.68
7/31/2020	20,150,000 shares	$3.12 billion	-7.1%	N/A	9.4	$154.95
7/15/2020	21,680,000 shares	$2.95 billion	+1.5%	N/A	9.7	$135.95
6/30/2020	21,360,000 shares	$2.57 billion	+1.6%	N/A	8	$120.37
6/15/2020	21,020,000 shares	$2.40 billion	-8.0%	N/A	6.5	$114.32

CVNA Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carvana's current short interest?: Short interest is the volume of Carvana shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 15th, traders have sold 9,180,000 shares of CVNA short. 5.33% of Carvana's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Carvana's current short interest.
What is a good short interest ratio for Carvana?: 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. CVNA shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on Carvana's short interest ratio.
Which institutional investors are shorting Carvana?: As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Carvana: Quaker Wealth Management LLC, CTC LLC, CTC Alternative Strategies Ltd., Sender Co & Partners Inc., Polar Asset Management Partners Inc., Millennium Management LLC, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, Caption Management LLC, Nomura Holdings Inc., Twin Tree Management LP, Susquehanna International Group LLP, HAP Trading LLC, Kore Advisors LP, BNP Paribas Financial Markets, PEAK6 LLC, Torno Capital LLC, Quadcap Wealth Management LLC, Aristides Capital LLC, Jane Street Group LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, Walleye Capital LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., Garda Capital Partners LP, Maven Securities LTD, Arrowpoint Investment Partners Singapore Pte. Ltd., HighTower Advisors LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, Belvedere Trading LLC, Warberg Asset Management LLC, JBF Capital Inc., Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Monaco Asset Management SAM, Readystate Asset Management LP, Genus Capital Management Inc., Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC, and FNY Investment Advisers LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
What is a good short interest percentage for Carvana?: 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. 5.33% of Carvana's floating shares are currently sold short.
Is Carvana's short interest increasing or decreasing?: Carvana saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 9,180,000 shares, an increase of 16.6% from the previous total of 7,870,000 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.

How does Carvana's short interest compare to its competitors?: 5.33% of Carvana's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "retail" compare to Carvana: JD.com, Inc. (1.82%), Coupang, Inc. (0.89%), CDW Co. (3.01%), Chewy, Inc. (3.71%), Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (7.84%), BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (4.37%), Burlington Stores, Inc. (5.16%), Albertsons Companies, Inc. (5.29%), Murphy USA Inc. (6.47%), Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (6.55%),
Which stocks are the most shorted right now?: As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($29.20 billion), Strategy Incorporated ($10.88 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.04 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($5.51 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($5.00 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.43 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.02 billion), Hims & Hers Health, Inc. ($3.65 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($3.27 billion), and Coinbase Global, Inc. ($3.10 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.
What does it mean to sell short Carvana stock?: Short selling CVNA is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Carvana as its price is falling. CVNA shares are trading down $1.06 today. 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.
How does a short squeeze work against Carvana?: A short squeeze for Carvana 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 CVNA, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.
How often is Carvana's short interest reported?: Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including CVNA, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 15 2025.

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