NASB Financial Sees Surge in Short Interest

Short positions in the Arkansas bank holding company increased by over 130% in January.

Published on Jan. 29, 2026

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NASB Financial Inc. (OTCMKTS:NASB), the bank holding company for North American Savings Bank, F.S.B., saw a significant increase in short interest in January 2026. As of January 15th, there were 203 shares sold short, a 136% jump from the 86 shares shorted at the end of December.

Why it matters

The sharp rise in short interest could signal that some investors are betting against NASB Financial's stock performance in the near term. Short selling activity is often viewed as a bearish indicator, though the reasons behind the increased shorting are not entirely clear from the available information.

The details

According to the report, the short interest ratio, which measures the number of shares sold short compared to the average daily trading volume, is currently 0.2 days. This suggests the short positions could be covered relatively quickly. NASB Financial's stock price has fluctuated between $30.68 and $38.71 over the past 52 weeks, closing at $37.75 on the most recent trading day.

  • As of January 15, 2026, there were 203 shares of NASB Financial sold short.
  • This represents a 136% increase from the 86 shares sold short as of December 31, 2025.

The players

NASB Financial Inc.

The bank holding company for North American Savings Bank, F.S.B., a federal savings bank headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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The takeaway

The sharp rise in short interest in NASB Financial's stock could signal that some investors are betting against the company's near-term performance, though the specific reasons behind the increased shorting activity are unclear from the available information.