Macy's, Inc. (NYSE: M) recorded a 23.5% increase in short interest during the second half of January, according to data released on February 17, 2026.
The number of shares held by short sellers climbed from 21.08 million on January 15 to 26.03 million by January 30.
Bearish positions now account for approximately 10.1% of the company's total shares.
Short sellers would require an estimated 4.5 days to cover their positions based on average daily trading volume.