Short Interest in Ashford Hospitality Trust Rises 23.5%

Shares of the real estate investment trust have seen increased short selling activity in recent weeks.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. (NYSE: AHT), a real estate investment trust that owns and operates upscale hotels in the U.S., has seen a 23.5% increase in short interest as of February 13th. Short interest now accounts for approximately 4.5% of the company's outstanding shares, with a short interest ratio of 5.3 days based on the average daily trading volume.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest suggests that some investors are betting against Ashford Hospitality Trust's performance, potentially indicating concerns about the company's outlook or the broader hotel industry. Short selling activity can influence a stock's price and volatility, so the increase is noteworthy for investors tracking the REIT.

The details

As of February 13th, Ashford Hospitality Trust had short interest totaling 283,884 shares, up from 229,829 shares on January 29th. This represents approximately 4.5% of the company's outstanding shares. Based on the average daily trading volume of 53,141 shares, the short interest ratio is currently 5.3 days.

  • The short interest data is as of February 13th, 2026.
  • The company's 52-week low is $2.74 and its 52-week high is $8.54.

The players

Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc.

A real estate investment trust that acquires, owns and operates upscale and upper-upscale full-service hotels in the United States.

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP

An institutional investor that has recently modified its holdings in Ashford Hospitality Trust.

State Street Corp

An institutional investor that has increased its stake in Ashford Hospitality Trust by 41.8% in the fourth quarter.

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The takeaway

The rise in short interest in Ashford Hospitality Trust suggests that some investors are bearish on the company's prospects, potentially due to concerns about the hotel industry or the REIT's specific performance. Investors will want to monitor the stock's price movements and any further changes in short interest to gauge market sentiment.