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Fifth Third Bancorp short interest

$51.57−1.02%

Close Sep 28, 2026 · split-adjusted

Shares short32.2MSettled Sep 15, 2026

Change+4.4%from 30.8M

% of float3.6%Float 903.0M shares

Days to cover7.1Short volume 69.2% (10d)

Shares sold short by settlement

39.7MMar 31

40.7MApr 15

35.0MApr 30

40.6MMay 15

44.6MMay 29

45.3MJun 15

52.1MJun 30

43.1MJul 15

42.7MJul 31

33.8MAug 14

30.8MAug 31

32.2MSep 15

Settlement history

Settlement	Shares short	Change	Days to cover
Sep 15, 2026	32.2M	+4.4%	7.1
Aug 31, 2026	30.8M	−8.8%	5.7
Aug 14, 2026	33.8M	−20.8%	7.3
Jul 31, 2026	42.7M	−0.8%	6.6
Jul 15, 2026	43.1M	−17.4%	6.5
Jun 30, 2026	52.1M	+15.2%	6.5
Jun 15, 2026	45.3M	+1.4%	5.9
May 29, 2026	44.6M	+10.0%	6.4
May 15, 2026	40.6M	+15.9%	8.0
Apr 30, 2026	35.0M	−13.9%	5.7
Apr 15, 2026	40.7M	+2.5%	5.6
Mar 31, 2026	39.7M	—	3.6

Reading these numbers

Short interest is the number of shares sold short and not yet repurchased, reported by FINRA twice a month with a delay of about two weeks. As a share of float it shows how crowded the bet against Fifth Third Bancorp is — 3.6% here; days to cover estimates how long buying those shares back would take at average volume. Compare it with the short squeeze monitor or learn more in our short interest guide.

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology