Squeeze Report — September 16, 2026

Today's top short-squeeze candidates

1. #1VERAVera Therapeutics, Inc. Class81

   34% of float sold short · 10.8 days to cover · +6% over 20 days

   SI 34%DTC 10.8$33.67+6% 20dHealthcare
2. #2IRDOpus Genetics, Inc. Common Sto81

   October 17 PDUFA for RYZUMVI could ignite covering in this 31% short interest gene therapy name, but dilution overhang is constant.

   SI 31%DTC 12.4$5.82+59% 20dHealthcare
3. #3GRPNGroupon, Inc. Common Stock79

   58.9% of a tiny float is short, but options IV sits at the 32nd percentile — nobody is paying for squeeze risk.

   SI 59%DTC 11.3$18.75-8% 20dCommunication Services
4. #4GLUEMonte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc.77

   Novartis just triggered a $50M milestone on MRT-6160, and options are pricing heavy event risk into the MRT-8102 readout.

   SI 30%DTC 16.6$12.99-16% 20dHealthcare
5. #5ACHCAcadia Healthcare Company, Inc75

   26% of float sold short · 12.7 days to cover · -9% over 20 days

   SI 26%DTC 12.7$27.38-9% 20dHealthcare
6. #6PRGOPERRIGO COMPANY PLC75

   16% of float sold short · 9.0 days to cover · +6% over 20 days

   SI 16%DTC 9.0$13.56+6% 20dHealthcare
7. #7SRPTSarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Com75

   Short interest fell 9% while the stock rose 14% — the squeeze is already unwinding, and puts are bid over calls.

   SI 26%DTC 8.5$20.72+14% 20dHealthcare
8. #8PBIPitney Bowes Inc.75

   Presort capacity expansion after competitor closures is a real catalyst, but falling short interest and insider selling blunt the squeeze case.

   SI 12%DTC 12.9$17.32+8% 20dIndustrials
9. #9NEONeoGenomics, Inc. Common Stock74

   Sitting at a 52-week high with 12% short interest — the convertible cap at $20.98 defines the ceiling on any squeeze.

   SI 68%DTC 9.0$18.89+17% 20dHealthcare
10. #10DXCDXC Technology Company74

    17% of float sold short · 11.1 days to cover · +16% over 20 days

    SI 17%DTC 11.1$12.04+16% 20dTechnology
11. #11XXITwenty One Capital, Inc.74

    63% of float sold short · 3.8 days to cover · +9% over 20 days

    SI 63%DTC 3.8$5.38+9% 20dFinancial Services
12. #12CNXCConcentrix Corporation Common74

    Earnings hit Sep 29 with 20% short interest — but shorts already trimmed 11% and the +25% bounce likely squeezed the weak hands.

    SI 21%DTC 7.5$29.21+25% 20dTechnology
13. #13PHATPhathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.74

    17% of float sold short · 11.0 days to cover · -12% over 20 days

    SI 17%DTC 11.0$8.16-12% 20dHealthcare
14. #14CERTCertara, Inc. Common Stock74

    27% of float sold short · 13.1 days to cover · +5% over 20 days

    SI 27%DTC 13.1$8.40+5% 20dHealthcare
15. #15CRKComstock Resources, Inc.73

    32% of float sold short · 12.5 days to cover · +6% over 20 days

    SI 32%DTC 12.5$14.31+6% 20dEnergy