Updated: Sunday 22 February 2026

ASX Short Squeeze Stocks

Stocks with the highest short squeeze potential on the Australian Securities Exchange. Our algorithm analyses short interest, days to cover, price momentum, and lending market tightness to identify candidates. Updated daily from ASIC reports.

20
Candidates Found
15.7%
Top Candidate Short %
0
Highest Score /100
5
Stocks >10% Short

Top Squeeze Candidates

RankStockShort %Score
#1DMP

DOMINO'S PIZZA ENTERPRISES LIMITED

15.72%0/100
#2GYG

GUZMAN Y GOMEZ LIMITED

13.80%0/100
#3PWH

PWR HOLDINGS LIMITED

10.12%0/100
#4NAN

NANOSONICS LIMITED

10.05%0/100
#5PNV

POLYNOVO LIMITED

12.25%0/100
#6LIC

LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES LIMITED

8.87%0/100
#7CUV

CLINUVEL PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

7.07%0/100
#8MSB

MESOBLAST LIMITED

7.19%0/100
#9IPH

IPH LIMITED

11.74%0/100
#10EDV

ENDEAVOUR GROUP LIMITED

6.31%0/100
#11BRG

BREVILLE GROUP LIMITED

8.47%0/100
#12TWE

TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED

13.74%0/100
#13RFF

RURAL FUNDS GROUP

5.12%0/100
#14IEL

IDP EDUCATION LIMITED

11.04%0/100
#15NXT

NEXTDC LIMITED

8.24%0/100
#16TLX

TELIX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

12.43%0/100
#17IPX

IPERIONX LIMITED

7.77%0/100
#18BOE

BOSS ENERGY LTD

17.22%0/100
#19ELD

ELDERS LIMITED

6.01%0/100
#20FLT

FLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED

10.63%0/100
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What Is a Short Squeeze?

A short squeeze occurs when a heavily shorted stock rises in price, forcing short sellers to buy back shares to close their positions. This buying pressure drives the price up further, creating a feedback loop. Short squeezes can cause rapid and significant price increases, particularly when combined with limited share availability in the securities lending market.

How We Score Squeeze Candidates

Our algorithm evaluates five key components to generate a blended score from 0 to 100:

  • Price Resilience: Stock holding gains despite increasing short interest
  • Short Acceleration: Rate of short interest increase over recent weeks
  • Momentum Trap: High short interest combined with recent price weakness
  • Reversal Pattern: Price behaviour suggesting a potential reversal
  • Coiled Spring: Days to cover combined with momentum indicators

Key Factors for Short Squeeze Potential

  • High short interest (>10%): More short sellers means more potential forced buying
  • High days to cover (>5): Short sellers need more time to exit, increasing squeeze risk
  • Tight lending market: Limited borrowable shares make it harder for shorts to maintain positions
  • Positive catalyst: News or events that could trigger a price increase