Berto Acquisition Short Interest Drops 66% in March

Shares of the restaurant operator saw a significant decline in short positions last month.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:40am

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Berto Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:TACO), the parent company of the Del Taco restaurant chain, saw a 66.3% decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there were only 4,576 shares sold short, down from 13,589 shares on March 15th. This represents just 0.0% of the company's total outstanding shares.

Why it matters

Short interest is an important metric that can indicate investor sentiment and potential future stock price movements. The significant drop in short positions for Berto Acquisition suggests that some investors are becoming more bullish on the company's prospects, even as one analyst has maintained a 'sell' rating on the stock.

The details

The decline in short interest came as Berto Acquisition's stock price remained relatively stable, opening at $10.24 per share on Friday. The company's shares have traded between $10.11 and $11.32 over the past 52 weeks.

  • As of March 31st, 2026, Berto Acquisition had 4,576 shares sold short.
  • On March 15th, 2026, Berto Acquisition had 13,589 shares sold short.

The players

Berto Acquisition Corp.

The parent company of the Del Taco restaurant chain, which operates approximately 600 locations across 16 U.S. states.

Weiss Ratings

An investment research firm that has maintained a 'sell (e+)' rating on Berto Acquisition's stock.

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The takeaway

The significant drop in short interest for Berto Acquisition suggests that some investors are becoming more optimistic about the company's future, even as one analyst maintains a bearish outlook. This could signal a potential shift in sentiment around the stock, though the company's overall performance and analyst ratings will continue to be closely watched by the market.