West Bancorporation Short Interest Declines in February

Shares of the Chicago-based bank holding company saw a 21.7% drop in short interest last month.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 9:07am

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West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA), the parent company of West Town Bank and Trust, saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 276,449 shares, a decrease of 21.7% from the previous reporting period on February 12th. Currently, 1.7% of the company's shares are sold short, with a days-to-cover ratio of 6.4 days based on the stock's average daily trading volume.

Why it matters

The drop in short interest could indicate increased investor confidence in West Bancorporation's performance and outlook. Short selling activity is often viewed as a bearish indicator, so a decline in short positions may signal that some investors are becoming more bullish on the stock.

The details

West Bancorporation, a bank holding company headquartered in Chicago, has seen its share price fluctuate over the past year, trading between a 52-week low of $17.31 and a high of $26.60. The company has a market capitalization of $390.64 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.07.

  • As of February 27th, 2026, there was short interest totaling 276,449 shares.
  • This represents a 21.7% decline from the 352,853 shares reported as of February 12th, 2026.

The players

West Bancorporation, Inc.

A bank holding company and the parent of West Town Bank and Trust, a full-service community bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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The takeaway

The drop in short interest for West Bancorporation could signal that some investors are becoming more optimistic about the company's prospects, though the stock's performance and valuation will continue to be closely watched by the market.