AMAT Dark Pool Activity
Applied Materials Inc /De
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 2.2M AMAT shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 649K of those shares (29.2%) were marked short or short-exempt, below AMAT's 30-day rolling average of 35.7% (z-score -0.69). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), AMAT's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 19.5% to 37.5% and averaged 27.6%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
2.2M
Short Volume
649K
Short Volume Ratio
29.2%
30-Day Average
35.7%
z-score -0.69
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1.5M | 331K | 22.8% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4.5M | 1.4M | 31.0% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2.6M | 507K | 19.5% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4.2M | 865K | 20.8% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2.9M | 710K | 24.1% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2.0M | 486K | 24.8% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2.2M | 657K | 30.0% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1.7M | 656K | 37.5% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3.9M | 1.4M | 35.9% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 2.2M | 649K | 29.2% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
AMAT dark pool FAQ
- How much AMAT off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 2.2M AMAT shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 649K of those shares (29.2%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is AMAT's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, AMAT's short volume ratio of 29.2% is below AMAT's 30-day rolling average of 35.7% (z-score -0.69). Meridian's dark pool model does not flag this reading as an anomaly.
- What does the dark pool short volume ratio measure?
- FINRA publishes daily short sale volume for trades reported off-exchange to its trade reporting facilities, which include dark pools and other off-exchange venues. The ratio divides FINRA's ShortVolume figure, which counts both short and short-exempt sales, by the total off-exchange shares reported for that day. It is not short interest and not a directional signal: market-maker hedging and reporting mechanics can raise it, so it is context for other signals.