Vista Gold Short Interest Surges 265.2%, Despite Bullish $4.50 Price Target

Vista Gold Corp. saw short interest rise by 265.2% during June. Short positions reached 5.35 million shares by July 14, 2026, according to MarketBeat. This total represents approximately 3.8% of the company's float. The current days-to-cover ratio is 1.2 days.

Kopernik Global Investors LLC increased its stake by 461.6% in the first quarter. HC Wainwright reiterated a buy rating for the stock. The firm set a price target of $4.50. This matches the consensus price target among analysts covering the company.