【US Stock Movement】EquipmentShare.com plunged on October 9: short-selling controversy, target price cut, and sector weakness

EquipmentShare.com October 9: Major Drop Analysis

Keywords: Short Selling Controversy, Target Price Downgrade, Sector Weakness

1. From September 24 to 25, 2026, Blue Tiger Capital released a short selling report, raising doubts about the OWN plan, potential liabilities, and accounting practices. The company subsequently denied these claims, but related governance and legal investigation controversies have not been fully resolved.

2. On October 7, 2026, Storage Bank lowered EQPT's target price from $35 to $31, with a downward revision in reference valuation.

3. On October 7, 2026, Caterpillar's stock price weakened, putting pressure on the construction equipment leasing and related stock sectors, and EQPT faced industry linkage effects.

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