Patriot National Bancorp Short Interest Drops 22.5% in January

Shares of the Florida-based community bank see reduced short activity

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:55pm

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Patriot National Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ:PNBK), a community bank headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, saw a significant decrease in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,789,950 shares, a decrease of 22.5% from the December 31st total of 2,309,313 shares. Currently, 1.7% of the company's stock are sold short.

Why it matters

Short interest can provide insights into investor sentiment and market expectations around a company. The drop in short interest for Patriot National Bancorp suggests that some investors may be growing more optimistic about the bank's prospects, even as it continues to face challenges reflected in its current 'Sell' rating from analysts.

The details

Based on an average trading volume of 181,541 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 9.9 days, meaning it would take just under 10 days for short sellers to cover their positions at the current trading volume. Patriot National Bancorp offers a range of retail and commercial banking products and services, including checking and savings accounts, commercial real estate and business loans, and consumer installment loans.

  • As of January 15th, 2026, Patriot National Bancorp had short interest totaling 1,789,950 shares.
  • This represents a 22.5% decrease from the December 31st, 2025 total of 2,309,313 shares.

The players

Patriot National Bancorp Inc.

A community-oriented bank headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that offers a range of retail and commercial banking products and services.

Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group Inc.

An institutional investor that boosted its stake in Patriot National Bancorp by 70.8% during the 3rd quarter.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The drop in short interest for Patriot National Bancorp suggests that some investors may be growing more optimistic about the bank's prospects, even as it continues to face challenges reflected in its current 'Sell' rating from analysts. The bank's ability to navigate the evolving financial landscape and serve its local community will be key to its long-term success.