DG Dark Pool Activity
Dollar General Corporation
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 826K DG shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 421K of those shares (50.9%) were marked short or short-exempt, above DG's 30-day rolling average of 46.8% (z-score 0.78). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), DG's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 43.0% to 56.5% and averaged 48.2%; the latest reading is above that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
826K
Short Volume
421K
Short Volume Ratio
50.9%
30-Day Average
46.8%
z-score 0.78
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 409K | 231K | 56.5% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 456K | 196K | 43.0% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 835K | 406K | 48.6% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1.0M | 501K | 48.3% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 673K | 338K | 50.3% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 744K | 331K | 44.4% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 455K | 221K | 48.5% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 810K | 383K | 47.2% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1.1M | 487K | 44.0% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 826K | 421K | 50.9% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
DG dark pool FAQ
- How much DG off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 826K DG shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 421K of those shares (50.9%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is DG's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, DG's short volume ratio of 50.9% is above DG's 30-day rolling average of 46.8% (z-score 0.78). 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.