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Midland States Bancorp sees surge in short interest
Short interest in the bank holding company's stock grew 22% in February
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSBI), a community-focused financial institution headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, saw a significant increase in short interest in its stock during the month of February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 492,684 shares, a growth of 22.0% from the January 29th total of 403,923 shares. This represents approximately 2.4% of the company's outstanding shares.
Why it matters
The rise in short interest could indicate that some investors are betting against the company's stock performance, potentially due to concerns about the bank's financial health or growth prospects. Short interest is often viewed as a sentiment indicator, with increases potentially signaling bearish sentiment among some market participants.
The details
Based on an average daily trading volume of 143,502 shares, the current short interest ratio is 3.4 days, meaning it would take short sellers that long to cover their positions at the current pace of trading. Midland States Bancorp operates a network of community banks across Illinois, Missouri, and Florida, offering a range of commercial and retail banking services.
- As of February 13th, 2026, there was short interest totaling 492,684 shares.
- This represents a 22.0% increase from the January 29th, 2026 total of 403,923 shares.
The players
Midland States Bancorp, Inc.
A bank holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois that oversees Midland States Bank, a community-focused financial institution.
The takeaway
The surge in short interest in Midland States Bancorp's stock could signal that some investors are bearish on the company's prospects, though the reasons behind this sentiment are unclear. The bank's performance and any potential factors driving the short interest will be important to monitor going forward.
