SpaceX Short Interest Jumps Past Tesla Before Earnings and Lockup Expiry

Short interest in SpaceX has climbed above that of Tesla, according to CNBC, as the company approaches a key earnings release and the expiration of a lockup period. The shift places SpaceX at the center of attention among heavily shorted names tied to Elon Musk.

The report frames the move as a notable change in positioning: SpaceX now carries more bearish bets than Tesla, a company long known for high short interest. CNBC ties the development to two near-term catalysts — the upcoming earnings report and the lockup expiration.

The figures behind the comparison were not detailed in the summary, and CNBC did not specify the size of the short positions or the exact dates for the earnings and lockup events. The report focuses on the relative ranking of short interest between the two companies rather than on a specific dollar amount.

Investors often watch short interest around earnings and lockup expirations because both events can change the supply and demand for shares. The CNBC report treats the overtaking of Tesla as the headline development, without offering a view on how the stock might react.