FedEx Freight (FDXF) Short Interest
NYSE: FDXFConsumer DiscretionaryAir Freight/Delivery ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 9, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
Latest short interest · Sep 15, 2026
- Shares short
- 3.61M
- Change vs prior
- -2.4%
- Days to cover
- 2.72
- Avg. daily volume
- 1.33M
- Prior report
- 3.70M
FedEx Freight short interest analysis
As of the Sep 15, 2026 settlement date, 3,610,383 FDXF shares were sold short, equal to 2.41% of FedEx Freight's shares outstanding. That is down 2.4% from the previous report of 3.70M shares. With average daily volume of 1.33M shares, it would take about 2.7 trading days for short sellers to buy back their positions, which is moderate by typical standards.
The highest reading in the period shown was 4.19M shares on Jul 31, 2026.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
FDXF short interest history
| Settlement | Short Interest | Change | % Shares Out. | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 3,610,383 | -2.4% | 2.41% | 2.72 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 3,698,681 | -5.7% | 2.47% | 3.31 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 3,920,686 | -6.5% | 2.62% | 3.06 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 4,192,076 | +24.8% | 2.80% | 3.90 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 3,359,296 | +14.5% | 2.25% | 2.42 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 2,934,749 | +36.0% | 1.96% | 1.16 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 2,158,446 | +1552738.9% | 1.44% | 1.00 |
Days to cover = shares short ÷ average daily volume. Short percent uses total shares outstanding as the denominator, which is slightly lower than a float-based figure.
Frequently asked questions
What is FedEx Freight's short interest?
FDXF short interest was 3,610,383 shares as of Sep 15, 2026, or 2.41% of shares outstanding, down 2.4% from the prior report.
What is FDXF's days to cover?
FDXF's days-to-cover (short interest ratio) is 2.72, meaning short sellers would need about 2.7 days of average trading volume to close their positions.
How often is short interest reported?
FINRA requires brokers to report short positions twice a month, as of mid-month and month-end settlement dates. The data is published about a week and a half after each settlement date, so it is always somewhat delayed.
Is high short interest bullish or bearish?
High short interest shows that many investors expect the price to fall, which is a bearish signal. It can also set up a short squeeze if the stock rises and short sellers rush to buy back shares. Neither outcome is guaranteed.