I’m watching several high short-interest names reporting earnings this week. For example, Circle Internet Group Inc. (CRCL) just reported earnings and it jumped 16% after. These kinds of moves can cause post-earnings momentum moves, plus short squeezes, explains Danielle Shay, editor of Five Star Trader.
That’s why I put them on my watchlist before the reports.
(Editor’s Note: Danielle will be speaking at our 2026 MoneyShow Masters Symposium Las Vegas, scheduled for July 19-22. Click HERE to register.)
Here is the rest of my Earnings Short Squeeze Watchlist this week:
If they surprise to the upside, the shorts will have to cover fast — which can cause a price explosion (meaning you can see moves twice the expected move).
These make for high-volume momentum trades right after the report – and can also set up excellent post-earnings buy entries for longer-term shares. I usually wait until after the print before jumping in — buying before earnings is risky.
