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Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$79.88 +0.70 (+0.89%)
Closing price 05/5/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$79.78 -0.10 (-0.13%)
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Wells Fargo & Company Short Interest Overview

As of April 15, 2026, Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) had a short interest of 27.67 million shares sold short, representing 0.90% of the public float. This marks a -3.95% decrease 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 16.83 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
27,670,452 shares
Previous Short Interest
28,809,340 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-3.95%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.22 billion
Short Interest Ratio
1.8 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
April 15, 2026
Outstanding Shares
3,060,190,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.90%
Today's Trading Volume
11,203,653 shares
Average Trading Volume
16,833,724 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
67%
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Wells Fargo & Company Tesla Short Interest History & Recent Changes

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Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
4/15/202627,670,452 shares $2.22 billion -4.0%0.9%1.81 $80.29
3/31/202628,809,340 shares $2.29 billion -4.9%0.9%1.55 $79.52
3/13/202630,285,003 shares $2.24 billion +10.9%1.0%1.53 $74.11
2/27/202627,315,596 shares $2.22 billion +2.5%0.9%1.65 $81.33
2/13/202626,656,825 shares $2.32 billion -16.7%0.8%1.71 $86.94
1/30/202631,999,574 shares $2.90 billion -4.9%1.0%1.75 $90.50
1/15/202633,658,519 shares $2.99 billion -12.3%1.1%2.02 $88.80
12/31/202538,360,053 shares $3.57 billion -7.4%1.2%3.27 $93.16
12/15/202541,423,518 shares $3.85 billion -3.0%1.3%2.97 $92.89
11/28/202542,720,493 shares $3.67 billion +5.8%1.4%3.09 $85.88
11/14/202540,371,214 shares $3.43 billion +34.4%1.3%2.65 $84.98
10/31/202530,037,679 shares $2.62 billion -6.0%0.9%1.84 $87.19
10/15/202531,950,000 shares $2.76 billion -7.6%1.0%2.2 $86.42
9/30/202534,570,000 shares $2.90 billion -21.5%1.1%2.3 $83.87
9/15/202544,010,000 shares $3.59 billion -4.7%1.4%2.7 $81.47
8/31/202546,190,000 shares $3.79 billion +15.8%1.4%2.8 $82.15
8/15/202539,880,000 shares $3.07 billion +0.5%1.3%2.4 $77.09
7/31/202539,680,000 shares $3.20 billion +15.4%1.2%2.4 $80.63
7/15/202534,390,000 shares $2.72 billion +46,625.5%1.1%1.9 $78.97
6/30/202573,600 shares $5.90 million -99.8%0.0%1.1 $80.17
6/15/202537,960,000 shares $2.74 billion -2.2%1.2%2.1 $72.31
5/31/202538,810,000 shares $2.90 billion -9.0%1.2%2.2 $74.62
5/15/202542,640,000 shares $3.22 billion +7.1%1.3%2.3 $75.50
4/30/202539,820,000 shares $2.83 billion +17.0%1.2%2.1 $71.08
4/15/202534,040,000 shares $2.20 billion +14.6%1.0%1.9 $64.58
3/31/202529,710,000 shares $2.13 billion -16.1%0.9%1.7 $71.85
3/15/202535,410,000 shares $2.51 billion +16.1%1.1%2.2 $70.96
2/28/202530,500,000 shares $2.39 billion +6.5%0.9%1.9 $78.35
2/15/202528,640,000 shares $2.28 billion +5.1%0.9%1.8 $79.68
1/31/202527,260,000 shares $2.15 billion -17.9%0.8%1.6 $78.81
1/15/202533,210,000 shares $2.52 billion +10.5%1.0%2 $75.86
12/31/202430,060,000 shares $2.11 billion -20.2%0.9%1.7 $70.24
12/15/202437,660,000 shares $2.65 billion -5.1%1.1%2.1 $70.44
11/30/202439,700,000 shares $3.02 billion +8.5%1.2%2.1 $76.17
11/15/202436,600,000 shares $2.72 billion +4.7%1.1%2 $74.34
10/31/202434,960,000 shares $2.27 billion -2.1%1.1%1.9 $64.92
10/15/202435,720,000 shares $2.25 billion +15.2%1.1%2 $63.04
9/30/202431,010,000 shares $1.75 billion -3.2%0.9%1.8 $56.47
9/15/202432,050,000 shares $1.69 billion -12.4%0.9%1.8 $52.78
8/31/202436,580,000 shares $2.14 billion +23.7%1.1%2.1 $58.47
8/15/202429,570,000 shares $1.61 billion -3.2%0.9%1.7 $54.57
7/31/202430,550,000 shares $1.81 billion -9.4%0.9%1.8 $59.34
7/15/202433,700,000 shares $1.95 billion +9.8%1.0%1.9 $57.74
6/30/202430,700,000 shares $1.82 billion -20.9%0.9%1.7 $59.39
6/15/202438,790,000 shares $2.23 billion +6.7%1.1%2.2 $57.40
5/31/202436,350,000 shares $2.18 billion -4.7%1.0%2.1 $59.92
5/15/202438,130,000 shares $2.38 billion -1.1%1.1%2.1 $62.33
4/30/202438,540,000 shares $2.29 billion +18.6%1.1%2 $59.32
4/15/202432,500,000 shares $1.85 billion -17.9%0.9%1.7 $56.97
3/31/202439,580,000 shares $2.29 billion -13.2%1.1%2.1 $57.96
3/15/202445,590,000 shares $2.62 billion +29.4%1.3%2.5 $57.50
2/29/202435,230,000 shares $1.96 billion +19.8%1.0%1.8 $55.52
2/15/202429,400,000 shares $1.53 billion -4.2%0.8%1.6 $52.05
1/31/202430,680,000 shares $1.54 billion -0.1%0.9%1.7 $50.16
1/15/202430,720,000 shares $1.46 billion +3.3%0.9%1.8 $47.40
12/31/202329,730,000 shares $1.46 billion -2.7%0.8%1.8 $49.22
12/15/202330,550,000 shares $1.54 billion +8.4%0.8%1.8 $50.28
11/30/202328,180,000 shares $1.26 billion -5.7%0.8%1.7 $44.59
11/15/202329,880,000 shares $1.28 billion +32.3%0.8%1.9 $42.85
10/31/202322,590,000 shares $898.40 million -11.8%0.6%1.5 $39.77
10/15/202325,610,000 shares $1.05 billion -7.4%0.7%1.7 $40.96
9/30/202327,660,000 shares $1.13 billion -10.0%0.8%1.8 $40.86
9/15/202330,740,000 shares $1.32 billion -2.3%0.8%2 $42.95
8/31/202331,460,000 shares $1.30 billion +7.4%0.9%2.1 $41.29
8/15/202329,300,000 shares $1.25 billion -3.2%0.8%1.8 $42.72
7/31/202330,260,000 shares $1.40 billion +9.0%0.8%1.7 $46.16
7/15/202327,770,000 shares $1.21 billion -2.6%0.7%1.4 $43.56
6/30/202328,500,000 shares $1.22 billion -11.0%0.8%1.3 $42.69
6/15/202332,020,000 shares $1.36 billion -11.1%0.9%1.4 $42.37
5/31/202336,010,000 shares $1.43 billion +5.2%1.0%1.3 $39.81
5/15/202334,220,000 shares $1.33 billion -2.7%0.9%1.3 $38.77
4/30/202335,160,000 shares $1.40 billion -0.4%0.9%1.4 $39.75
4/15/202335,310,000 shares $1.40 billion -3.4%0.9%1.5 $39.64
3/31/202336,560,000 shares $1.37 billion +21.8%1.0%1.5 $37.38
3/15/202330,020,000 shares $1.17 billion +10.2%0.8%1.4 $38.85
2/28/202327,240,000 shares $1.27 billion -0.8%0.7%1.5 $46.77
2/15/202327,460,000 shares $1.32 billion +29.0%0.7%1.5 $47.97
1/31/202321,290,000 shares $997.86 million -11.3%0.6%1.2 $46.87
1/15/202323,990,000 shares $1.06 billion -9.4%0.6%1.3 $44.22
12/30/202226,470,000 shares $1.09 billion -0.9%0.7%1.5 $41.29
12/15/202226,710,000 shares $1.10 billion -9.2%0.7%1.4 $41.37
11/30/202229,410,000 shares $1.41 billion -3.5%0.8%1.6 $47.95
11/15/202230,490,000 shares $1.42 billion +0.1%0.8%1.8 $46.71
10/31/202230,460,000 shares $1.40 billion +3.4%0.8%1.8 $45.99
10/15/202229,450,000 shares $1.27 billion -0.3%0.8%1.8 $43.17
9/30/202229,530,000 shares $1.19 billion -13.3%0.8%1.8 $40.22
9/15/202234,050,000 shares $1.50 billion +1.4%0.9%2 $44.14
8/31/202233,590,000 shares $1.47 billion +8.0%0.9%1.8 $43.71
8/15/202231,100,000 shares $1.42 billion -2.5%0.8%1.6 $45.75
7/31/202231,900,000 shares $1.40 billion +0.3%0.8%1.5 $43.87
7/15/202231,810,000 shares $1.31 billion +2.4%0.8%1.4 $41.13
6/30/202231,060,000 shares $1.22 billion -10.0%0.8%1.3 $39.17
6/15/202234,510,000 shares $1.32 billion -11.9%0.9%1.3 $38.17
5/31/202239,170,000 shares $1.79 billion +8.2%1.0%1.5 $45.77
5/15/202236,200,000 shares $1.54 billion +5.7%1.0%1.3 $42.64
4/30/202234,260,000 shares $1.49 billion +0.2%0.9%1.2 $43.63
4/15/202234,210,000 shares $1.59 billion +12.6%0.9%1.1 $46.35
3/31/202230,370,000 shares $1.47 billion -21.6%0.8%0.9 $48.46
3/15/202238,740,000 shares $1.94 billion -6.3%1.0%1.2 $50.11
2/28/202241,340,000 shares $2.21 billion -13.5%1.1%1.3 $53.37
2/15/202247,800,000 shares $2.79 billion +31.6%1.2%1.6 $58.38
1/31/202236,330,000 shares $1.95 billion -23.6%0.9%1.3 $53.80
1/15/202247,580,000 shares $2.76 billion +10.3%1.2%1.8 $58.06
12/31/202143,140,000 shares $2.07 billion -9.8%1.1%1.7 $47.98
12/15/202147,820,000 shares $2.34 billion +10.6%1.2%1.9 $48.94
11/30/202143,230,000 shares $2.07 billion +1.8%1.1%1.7 $47.78
11/15/202142,470,000 shares $2.17 billion -14.2%1.1%1.6 $51.08
10/29/202149,470,000 shares $2.53 billion +17.8%1.2%1.9 $51.16
10/15/202141,990,000 shares $2.03 billion -8.2%1.1%1.6 $48.38
9/30/202145,750,000 shares $2.12 billion -2.8%1.1%1.7 $46.41
9/15/202147,050,000 shares $2.19 billion -0.7%1.2%1.7 $46.64
8/31/202147,380,000 shares $2.17 billion -6.6%1.2%1.7 $45.70
8/13/202150,700,000 shares $2.55 billion +5.7%1.2%2 $50.37
7/30/202147,960,000 shares $2.20 billion +13.7%1.2%1.8 $45.94
7/15/202142,170,000 shares $1.90 billion -16.5%1.0%1.6 $45.00
6/30/202150,530,000 shares $2.29 billion +9.0%N/A1.8 $45.29
6/15/202146,360,000 shares $2.11 billion -4.3%N/A1.7 $45.46
5/28/202148,450,000 shares $2.26 billion -1.3%N/A1.7 $46.72
5/14/202149,100,000 shares $2.31 billion -4.6%1.2%1.6 $46.96

WFC Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wells Fargo & Company's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Wells Fargo & Company shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of April 15th, traders have sold 27,670,452 shares of WFC short. 0.90% of Wells Fargo & Company's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Wells Fargo & Company's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Wells Fargo & Company?

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. WFC shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.8. Learn More on Wells Fargo & Company's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Wells Fargo & Company?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Wells Fargo & Company: Hsbc Holdings PLC, PEAK6 LLC, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, CTC LLC, Mackenzie Financial Corp, Toronto Dominion Bank, Tudor Investment Corp ET AL, Millennium Management LLC, Man Group plc, Citadel Advisors LLC, Balyasny Asset Management L.P., Alphadyne Asset Management LP, Laurion Capital Management LP, Royal Bank of Canada, Squarepoint Ops LLC, Verition Fund Management LLC, Walleye Trading LLC, PEAK6 LLC, Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC, Maven Securities LTD, Dymon Asia Capital Singapore PTE. LTD., Barclays PLC, Marshall Wace LLP, Walleye Capital LLC, Bank of Nova Scotia, Rokos Capital Management LLP, Macquarie Group Ltd., Jane Street Group LLC, Capital Markets Trading UK LLP, Groupe la Francaise, CMT Capital Markets Trading GmbH, Bank of Montreal Can, XY Capital Ltd, Group One Trading LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, LPL Financial LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., BNP Paribas Financial Markets, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., Gladius Capital Management LP, Delta Accumulation LLC, Allworth Financial LP, and Delta Accumulation LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Wells Fargo & Company?

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. 0.90% of Wells Fargo & Company's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Wells Fargo & Company's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Wells Fargo & Company saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totaling 27,670,452 shares, a drop of 4.0% from the previous total of 28,809,340 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 Wells Fargo & Company's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.90% of Wells Fargo & Company's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Wells Fargo & Company: Bank of America Corporation (1.42%), Citigroup Inc. (1.69%), Delta Air Lines, Inc. (3.52%), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (2.30%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1.01%), Morgan Stanley (0.98%), The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc (1.73%), Truist Financial Corporation (2.16%), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (1.36%), U.S. Bancorp (1.19%),

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 ($87.50 billion), Invesco QQQ ($42.26 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($24.79 billion), Salesforce Inc. ($13.16 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($10.01 billion), Western Digital Corporation ($9.77 billion), Sandisk Corporation ($8.69 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($8.06 billion), CoreWeave Inc. ($7.67 billion), and iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF ($7.64 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Wells Fargo & Company stock?

Short selling WFC is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Wells Fargo & Company as its price is falling. WFC shares are trading up $0.70 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 Wells Fargo & Company?

A short squeeze for Wells Fargo & Company 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 WFC, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Wells Fargo & Company'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 WFC, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is April, 15 2026.

What do WFC's short interest metrics mean?

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

  • 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.



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This page (NYSE:WFC) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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