Banc of California Short Interest Rises 23.4% in March

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Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE:BANC) saw a significant increase in short interest during March, with the number of shares sold short rising 23.4% to 8,230,155 as of March 13th. This represents 5.6% of the company's total shares outstanding. The short-interest ratio, which measures the number of days it would take to cover the short positions, currently stands at 2.8 days based on the stock's average daily trading volume.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest for Banc of California's stock suggests that some investors are betting against the company's performance, potentially due to concerns about its financial outlook or the broader economic conditions. This activity can impact the stock price and trading volume, and may signal increased volatility ahead.

The details

Banc of California is a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Santa Ana, California that focuses on serving middle-market businesses, professional service firms, real estate investors and developers, and entrepreneurs throughout the state. The bank has seen increased short-selling activity in recent months, with the number of shares sold short rising from 6,667,151 as of February 26th to 8,230,155 as of March 13th.

• As of March 13th, 2026, there was short interest totaling 8,230,155 shares in Banc of California.
• This represents a 23.4% increase from the 6,667,151 shares that were short as of February 26th, 2026.

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