HLT Dark Pool Activity
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Data as of Oct 23, 2026 · Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange)
On Oct 23, 2026, FINRA reported 679K HLT shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades (dark pools and other off-exchange venues). 208K of those shares (30.6%) were marked short or short-exempt, below HLT's 30-day rolling average of 39.2% (z-score -0.98). Over the last 10 FINRA sessions (Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026), HLT's off-exchange short volume ratio ranged from 25.6% to 48.1% and averaged 35.5%; the latest reading is below that 10-session average.
Off-Exchange Volume
679K
Short Volume
208K
Short Volume Ratio
30.6%
30-Day Average
39.2%
z-score -0.98
Daily readings — last 10 FINRA sessions
| Date | Off-exchange shares | Short shares | Short ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 326K | 141K | 43.3% |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 603K | 155K | 25.6% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 695K | 192K | 27.6% |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 841K | 404K | 48.1% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 822K | 327K | 39.8% |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 770K | 294K | 38.1% |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1.5M | 536K | 34.7% |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 772K | 302K | 39.0% |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 812K | 230K | 28.3% |
| Oct 23, 2026 Latest | 679K | 208K | 30.6% |
Source: FINRA daily short sale volume (off-exchange). Ratio = ShortVolume ÷ TotalVolume for the day.
HLT dark pool FAQ
- How much HLT off-exchange volume did FINRA report on Oct 23, 2026?
- FINRA's daily short sale volume file reported 679K HLT shares in publicly disseminated off-exchange trades on Oct 23, 2026; 208K of those shares (30.6%) were marked short or short-exempt.
- Is HLT's dark pool short volume ratio unusual right now?
- As of Oct 23, 2026, HLT's short volume ratio of 30.6% is below HLT's 30-day rolling average of 39.2% (z-score -0.98). 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.