Go Pro
→ Your $29.97 book is free today (From Profits Run) (Ad)tc pixel Free DELL Stock Alerts

Dell Technologies (DELL) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Dell Technologies logo
$465.83 +12.06 (+2.66%)
As of 12:56 PM Eastern
This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more.
Compare

Dell Technologies Short Interest Overview

As of July 15, 2026, Dell Technologies (DELL) had a short interest of 13.09 million shares sold short, representing 3.45% of the public float. This marks a 0.92% increase in short interest since the prior report. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.8, meaning it would take 1.8 days of the average trading volume of 8.34 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
13,094,061 shares
Previous Short Interest
12,975,131 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
0.92%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$5.40 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
648,110,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
3.45%
Today's Trading Volume
2,600,113 shares
Average Trading Volume
8,343,556 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
31%
Short Selling Dell Technologies?
A Guide To High-Short-Interest Stocks

Sign up to receive the latest short interest report for Dell Technologies and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE newsletter.

Get Report
SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.
Skip Charts & View Short Interest History
Short Interest ChartDays to Cover ChartShort Percent of Float Chart

DELL Short Interest Over Time

DELL Days to Cover Over Time

DELL Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Dell Technologies Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

Export
Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/15/202613,094,061 shares $5.40 billion +0.9%3.5%1.75 $412.17
6/30/202612,975,131 shares $5.60 billion -17.9%3.4%1.47 $431.24
6/15/202615,809,739 shares $6.46 billion -16.6%4.2%1.41 $408.33
5/29/202618,961,953 shares $7.98 billion -11.4%5.0%1.41 $420.96
5/15/202621,403,630 shares $5.19 billion -2.5%5.7%3.26 $242.36
4/30/202621,949,170 shares $4.59 billion -5.2%5.9%3.55 $209.07
4/15/202623,145,674 shares $4.11 billion -1.5%6.1%3.69 $177.37
3/31/202623,486,221 shares $3.85 billion -6.0%6.2%2.14 $163.86
3/13/202624,978,298 shares $3.79 billion -2.9%6.7%2.95 $151.66
2/27/202625,728,281 shares $3.80 billion -6.3%6.8%2.47 $147.89
2/13/202627,449,476 shares $3.22 billion +3.7%7.2%3.28 $117.46
1/30/202626,472,793 shares $3.03 billion +2.2%6.9%3.39 $114.39
1/15/202625,909,416 shares $3.10 billion +20.4%6.7%3.63 $119.61
12/31/202521,527,108 shares $2.71 billion +4.5%5.6%4.54 $125.84
12/15/202520,603,933 shares $2.69 billion +11.1%5.4%3.61 $130.52
11/28/202518,541,609 shares $2.47 billion -5.9%4.8%1.75 $133.06
11/14/202519,702,771 shares $2.63 billion +39.2%5.1%3.25 $133.58
10/31/202514,159,463 shares $2.29 billion +7.3%3.6%2.66 $162.04
10/15/202513,200,000 shares $2.03 billion +12.2%3.4%1.9 $153.69
9/30/202511,770,000 shares $1.67 billion -0.3%N/A1.8 $141.51
9/15/202511,810,000 shares $1.50 billion -7.7%N/A2.1 $126.60
8/31/202512,800,000 shares $1.56 billion -5.3%3.3%2.3 $122.20
8/15/202513,520,000 shares $1.87 billion +11.2%N/A2.5 $138.27
7/31/202512,160,000 shares $1.61 billion -5.2%3.1%2.2 $132.71
7/15/202512,820,000 shares $1.61 billion -26.4%N/A2.2 $125.64
6/30/202517,410,000 shares $2.13 billion -14.7%4.4%2.6 $122.63
6/15/202520,410,000 shares $2.23 billion +4.4%5.2%2.8 $109.48
5/31/202519,560,000 shares $2.18 billion -9.0%5.2%2.6 $111.21
5/15/202521,500,000 shares $2.38 billion -2.9%5.8%2.7 $110.80
4/30/202522,130,000 shares $2.03 billion +10.4%N/A2.7 $91.77
4/15/202520,050,000 shares $1.72 billion +29.2%5.4%2.3 $85.56
3/31/202515,520,000 shares $1.41 billion +16.0%4.2%1.7 $91.15
3/15/202513,380,000 shares $1.28 billion +7.5%3.6%1.7 $95.76
2/28/202512,450,000 shares $1.28 billion -16.5%3.3%1.5 $102.85
2/15/202514,910,000 shares $1.70 billion +0.3%4.0%1.8 $114.28
1/31/202514,870,000 shares $1.54 billion +3.0%N/A1.8 $103.84
1/15/202514,440,000 shares $1.58 billion +8.7%N/A1.8 $109.19
12/31/202413,280,000 shares $1.53 billion +13.2%N/A1.8 $115.24
12/15/202411,730,000 shares $1.39 billion -15.6%N/A1.5 $118.45
11/30/202413,890,000 shares $1.77 billion +37.0%N/A1.5 $127.59
A $5 stock inside Kennedy Space Center? (Ad)

A small publicly traded company operates a specialized launch vehicle fleet inside the secure perimeter of Kennedy Space Center, just steps from SpaceX and Blue Origin. Under a special operating agreement, the company uses the multi-billion-dollar federal facility for just 500 dollars. Its launch system reportedly cuts fuel costs by 90 percent and enables multiple launches in a single day. The stock currently trades under 5 dollars and is approaching a key licensing milestone most retail investors have not yet noticed.tc pixel

Click here to see the company name before it goes mainstream
11/15/202410,140,000 shares $1.33 billion +7.5%N/A1.1 $131.62
10/31/20249,430,000 shares $1.17 billion -8.8%N/A0.9 $123.65
10/15/202410,340,000 shares $1.30 billion -26.3%N/A1 $125.83
9/30/202414,030,000 shares $1.66 billion +17.2%N/A1.2 $118.55
9/15/202411,970,000 shares $1.37 billion +8.3%N/A1 $114.30
8/31/202411,050,000 shares $1.28 billion +27.0%N/A0.9 $115.54
8/15/20248,700,000 shares $959.78 million -2.8%N/A0.6 $110.32
7/31/20248,950,000 shares $1.02 billion -10.0%N/A0.6 $113.64
7/15/20249,940,000 shares $1.36 billion -10.7%N/A0.8 $137.22
6/30/202411,130,000 shares $1.53 billion -5.4%4.0%0.9 $137.91
6/15/202411,760,000 shares $1.59 billion -13.2%4.2%0.9 $134.98
5/31/202413,550,000 shares $1.89 billion +64.0%5.1%1.2 $139.56
5/15/20248,260,000 shares $1.23 billion +19.2%3.1%0.9 $149.15
4/30/20246,930,000 shares $863.76 million -4.6%2.6%0.9 $124.64
4/15/20247,260,000 shares $855.30 million +13.1%2.7%0.9 $117.81
3/31/20246,420,000 shares $732.59 million -17.2%2.5%0.9 $114.11
3/15/20247,750,000 shares $829.10 million -4.2%3.2%1.2 $106.98
2/29/20248,090,000 shares $765.80 million -17.8%3.4%1.4 $94.66
2/15/20249,840,000 shares $813.92 million +17.1%4.2%2.3 $82.72
1/31/20248,400,000 shares $696.19 million -4.6%3.5%2 $82.88
1/15/20248,800,000 shares $697.93 million -10.7%3.6%2 $79.31
12/31/20239,850,000 shares $753.53 million +0.1%4.0%2.2 $76.50
12/15/20239,840,000 shares $704.54 million -16.2%4.0%2.1 $71.60
11/30/202311,740,000 shares $891.18 million -1.5%5.5%2.5 $75.91
11/15/202311,920,000 shares $869.44 million +26.0%4.8%2.3 $72.94
10/31/20239,460,000 shares $632.97 million +19.4%3.8%1.9 $66.91
10/15/20237,920,000 shares $538.88 million -16.9%3.2%1.6 $68.04
9/30/20239,530,000 shares $656.62 million -0.2%3.9%2 $68.90
9/15/20239,550,000 shares $661.82 million +47.2%3.9%2.1 $69.30
8/31/20236,490,000 shares $365.00 million -5.0%2.7%1.4 $56.24
8/15/20236,830,000 shares $380.43 million -19.6%2.8%1.6 $55.70
7/31/20238,490,000 shares $449.38 million +34.1%3.5%1.9 $52.93
7/15/20236,330,000 shares $350.81 million -21.2%2.6%1.4 $55.42
6/30/20238,030,000 shares $434.50 million -14.0%3.3%1.7 $54.11
6/15/20239,340,000 shares $468.87 million +10.1%3.8%2 $50.20
5/31/20238,480,000 shares $379.99 million -18.0%3.4%1.8 $44.81
5/15/202310,340,000 shares $464.58 million -2.9%4.2%2.3 $44.93
4/30/202310,650,000 shares $463.17 million +35.7%4.3%2.4 $43.49
4/15/20237,850,000 shares $339.75 million +17.7%3.2%1.9 $43.28
3/31/20236,670,000 shares $268.20 million -9.1%2.7%1.7 $40.21
3/15/20237,340,000 shares $275.32 million +5.5%3.2%2 $37.51
2/28/20236,960,000 shares $282.85 million +6.8%3.0%2.1 $40.64
2/15/20236,520,000 shares $279.06 million -30.4%2.8%2 $42.80
1/31/20239,370,000 shares $380.61 million -6.5%4.0%3 $40.62
1/15/202310,020,000 shares $402.60 million -9.2%4.3%3.2 $40.18
12/30/202211,030,000 shares $443.63 million -0.4%4.7%3.6 $40.22
12/15/202211,070,000 shares $435.94 million +6.0%4.7%3.4 $39.38
11/30/202210,440,000 shares $467.61 million +34.7%4.5%3.2 $44.79
11/15/20227,750,000 shares $328.21 million +1.8%3.1%2.2 $42.35
10/31/20227,610,000 shares $292.22 million +1.3%3.0%2.3 $38.40
The $15 Gold Fund That Pays Up to $1,152/Month (Ad)

Gold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying out up to $1,152 a month to regular investors - no mining stocks, no options, no physical metal required. Chief Income Strategist Tim Plaehn calls it a breakthrough strategy that transforms gold's rally into reliable monthly payouts. The next distribution is just days away.tc pixel

Discover the gold income fund before the next payout date
10/15/20227,510,000 shares $257.29 million +3.0%3.0%2.3 $34.26
9/30/20227,290,000 shares $249.10 million -0.6%2.9%2.3 $34.17
9/15/20227,330,000 shares $275.97 million +1.4%2.9%2.2 $37.65
8/31/20227,230,000 shares $276.84 million +25.5%2.9%2.2 $38.29
8/15/20225,760,000 shares $278.21 million +7.9%2.2%1.6 $48.30
7/31/20225,340,000 shares $240.62 million -10.1%2.1%1.3 $45.06
7/15/20225,940,000 shares $258.15 million +8.2%2.3%1.3 $43.46
6/30/20225,490,000 shares $253.69 million -35.4%2.1%1.2 $46.21
6/15/20228,500,000 shares $407.24 million -4.1%3.3%1.8 $47.91
5/31/20228,860,000 shares $442.47 million -0.5%3.4%1.9 $49.94
5/15/20228,900,000 shares $401.30 million +13.4%N/A1.9 $45.09
4/30/20227,850,000 shares $369.03 million +13.6%N/A1.9 $47.01
4/15/20226,910,000 shares $324.36 million -7.9%N/A1.7 $46.94
3/31/20227,500,000 shares $376.43 million +8.1%N/A1.7 $50.19
3/15/20226,940,000 shares $361.44 million +19.2%N/A1.7 $52.08
2/28/20225,820,000 shares $296.59 million -21.8%N/A1.4 $50.96
2/15/20227,440,000 shares $445.06 million -10.7%N/A1.7 $59.82
1/31/20228,330,000 shares $473.23 million No ChangeN/A1.9 $56.81
1/15/20228,330,000 shares $504.21 million +40.0%N/A1.7 $60.53
12/31/20215,950,000 shares $334.21 million -7.0%N/A1.3 $56.17
12/15/20216,400,000 shares $358.66 million -6.8%N/A1.5 $56.04
11/30/20216,870,000 shares $387.95 million -16.7%N/A1.6 $56.47
11/15/20218,250,000 shares $467.78 million +6.3%N/A2.2 $56.70
10/29/20217,760,000 shares $853.52 million -31.3%N/A2.5 $109.99
10/15/202111,290,000 shares $1.22 billion +9.0%N/A5 $107.71
9/30/202110,360,000 shares $1.08 billion +18.9%N/A4.9 $104.04
9/15/20218,710,000 shares $874.83 million +18.3%N/A4 $100.44
8/31/20217,360,000 shares $717.31 million -3.8%N/A3.8 $97.46
8/13/20217,650,000 shares $765.23 million -3.4%2.9%4.1 $100.03

DELL Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

Short interest is the volume of Dell Technologies shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of July 15th, traders have sold 13,094,061 shares of DELL short. 3.45% of Dell Technologies' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Dell Technologies' 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. DELL shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.8. Learn More on Dell Technologies's short interest ratio.

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. 3.45% of Dell Technologies' floating shares are currently sold short.

Dell Technologies saw a increase in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totaling 13,094,061 shares, an increase of 0.9% from the previous total of 12,975,131 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.

3.45% of Dell Technologies' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Dell Technologies: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (2.45%), Broadcom Inc. (1.47%), BlackLine (12.47%), Alphabet Inc. (0.73%), Microsoft Corporation (1.24%), NVIDIA Corporation (1.39%), Super Micro Computer, Inc. (19.25%), Arista Networks, Inc. (1.62%), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (4.94%), HP Inc. (9.86%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($73.09 billion), Invesco QQQ ($48.11 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($23.61 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($12.69 billion), Nebius Group N.V. ($12.18 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($11.95 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($11.73 billion), Quhuo Limited Sponsored ADR ($9.74 billion), VanEck Semiconductor ETF ($9.57 billion), and Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($8.43 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling DELL is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Dell Technologies as its price is falling. DELL shares are trading down $0.06 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.

A short squeeze for Dell Technologies occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of DELL, 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 DELL, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 15 2026.

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

  • 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.


Related Companies
Short Interest Tools

This page (NYSE:DELL) was last updated on 7/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners
Here’s the stock symbol I’ve promised
Whitney Tilson of Stansberry Research has long recommended Berkshire Hathaway as a core retirement holding - b...
Stansberry Research | Sponsoredtc pixel
Your $29.97 book is free today
Why Some Traders Skip Stocks Entirely You don't need a big account to trade options. In fact, options ca...
Profits Run | Sponsoredtc pixel
The $15 Gold Fund That Pays Up to $1,152/Month
Gold is hitting record highs, but most investors are leaving income on the table. A $15 fund is quietly paying...
Investors Alley | Sponsoredtc pixel
Beginner’s Guide to Gold
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Gold IRAs Protect Your Retirement Savings Before It's Too Late With This I...
Goldco Direct, LLC | Sponsoredtc pixel
China is not hedging. It's escaping.
China's US Treasury holdings have fallen from a peak of $1.32 trillion to roughly $659 billion, an 18-year low...
Behind the Markets | Sponsoredtc pixel
Free Stock Pick: The Company First in Line for America’s New Super Fuel
The U.S. Army and Department of Energy are launching Project Janus - a high-priority initiative ordered by Pre...
Banyan Hill Publishing | Sponsoredtc pixel
3 Ways AI Can Reshape Your Retirement For The Worse
AI-linked companies now make up an estimated 36% of major index holdings, leaving many 401k accounts overexpos...
American Hartford Gold | Sponsoredtc pixel
I’ll Keep This Short… (Huge AI Opportunity)
Analyst Ross Givens says the top AI opportunity right now isn't Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Apple, or Nvidia - ...
Traders Agency | Sponsoredtc pixel