Obsidian Therapeutics (OBX) Short Interest
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At close: Oct 9, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
Latest short interest · Sep 15, 2026
- Shares short
- 253.08K
- Change vs prior
- +210.7%
- Days to cover
- 1.00
- Avg. daily volume
- 314.74K
- Prior report
- 81.46K
Obsidian Therapeutics short interest analysis
As of the Sep 15, 2026 settlement date, 253,084 OBX shares were sold short, equal to 0.41% of Obsidian Therapeutics's shares outstanding. That is up 210.7% from the previous report of 81.46K shares. With average daily volume of 314.74K shares, it would take about 1.0 trading days for short sellers to buy back their positions, which is low by typical standards.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
OBX short interest history
| Settlement | Short Interest | Change | % Shares Out. | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 253,084 | +210.7% | 0.41% | 1.00 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 81,457 | +125.6% | 0.13% | 1.00 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 36,102 | +100.0% | 0.06% | 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 Obsidian Therapeutics's short interest?
OBX short interest was 253,084 shares as of Sep 15, 2026, or 0.41% of shares outstanding, up 210.7% from the prior report.
What is OBX's days to cover?
OBX's days-to-cover (short interest ratio) is 1.00, meaning short sellers would need about 1.0 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.