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USG (USG) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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USG Short Interest Data

USG (USG) has a short interest of 768,700 shares, representing 0.55% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 8,635.23% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.1, indicating that it would take 0.1 days of the average trading volume of 1.77 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
768,700 shares
Previous Short Interest
8,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+8,635.23%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$26.50 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.1 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 30, 2025
Outstanding Shares
140,100,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.55%
Today's Trading Volume
3,071 shares
Average Trading Volume
1,767,024 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
0%
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USG Short Interest Over Time

USG Days to Cover Over Time

USG Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

USG Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/30/2025768,700 shares $26.50 million +8,635.2%0.5%0.1 $34.47
6/15/20258,800 shares $319.87 thousand -64.5%0.0%1.2 $36.35
5/31/202524,800 shares $866.08 thousand +136.2%0.0%3.3 $34.92
5/15/202510,500 shares $353.64 thousand -21.1%0.0%1.4 $33.68
4/30/202513,300 shares $468.69 thousand +44.6%N/A2.3 $35.24
4/15/20259,200 shares $318.96 thousand +228.6%0.0%1.8 $34.67
3/31/20252,800 shares $95.09 thousand +27.3%0.0%0.6 $33.96
3/15/20252,200 shares $73.04 thousand -43.6%0.0%0.6 $33.20
2/28/20253,900 shares $124.40 thousand +62.5%0.0%0.9 $31.90
2/15/20252,400 shares $76.50 thousand No Change0.0%0.6 $31.87
1/31/20252,400 shares $74.82 thousand +60.0%N/A0.5 $31.17
1/15/20251,500 shares $44.68 thousand +400.0%N/A0.3 $29.78
12/31/2024300 shares $8.70 thousand -91.7%N/A0.1 $28.99
12/15/20243,600 shares $107.15 thousand +100.0%N/A0.8 $29.76
11/30/20241,800 shares $53.75 thousand -51.4%N/A0.5 $29.86
11/15/20243,700 shares $106.52 thousand +208.3%N/A0.9 $28.79
10/31/20241,200 shares $36.96 thousand +500.0%N/A0.3 $30.80
10/15/2024200 shares $5.96 thousand No ChangeN/A0.1 $29.81
9/30/2024200 shares $5.90 thousand -84.6%N/A0.1 $29.50
9/15/20241,300 shares $39.63 thousand +160.0%N/A0.4 $30.49
8/31/2024500 shares $14.77 thousand +400.0%N/A0.1 $29.55
8/15/2024100 shares $2.89 thousand -98.6%N/A0 $28.86
7/31/20246,900 shares $198.17 thousand -69.7%N/A1.1 $28.72
7/15/202422,800 shares $646.68 thousand No ChangeN/A3.8 $28.36

USG Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is USG's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of USG shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of June 30th, traders have sold 768,700 shares of USG short. 0.55% of USG's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on USG's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for USG?

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. 0.55% of USG's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is USG's short interest increasing or decreasing?

USG saw a increase in short interest in the month of June. As of June 30th, there was short interest totaling 768,700 shares, an increase of 8,635.2% from the previous total of 8,800 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 USG's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.55% of USG's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to USG: Builders FirstSource, Inc. (5.74%), Masco Corporation (3.26%), Owens Corning Inc (2.20%), A. O. Smith Corporation (2.86%), Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (1.87%), Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc. (3.00%), UFP Industries, Inc. (0.51%), Trex Company, Inc. (8.93%), AAON, Inc. (4.93%), Griffon Corporation (3.44%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($72.10 billion), Invesco QQQ ($26.89 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.61 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($9.52 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.70 billion), WD-40 Company ($7.66 billion), Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund ($6.10 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.80 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF ($5.53 billion), and Vanguard Large-Cap ETF ($5.35 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short USG stock?

Short selling USG is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from USG as its price is falling. USG shares are trading down $0.16 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 USG?

A short squeeze for USG 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 USG, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is USG'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 USG, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is June, 30 2025.




This page (NYSE:USG) was last updated on 7/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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