Short Interest in Kansas City Life Insurance Rises 52.2%

Increase in short positions on the insurance company's stock amid market volatility

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:06am

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Kansas City Life Insurance Co. (OTCMKTS:KCLI) saw a 52.2% increase in short interest in February, with 70 shares shorted as of February 27th compared to 46 shares on February 12th. The short interest ratio, based on the company's average daily trading volume of 870 shares, is currently 0.1 days, indicating a small position relative to overall trading activity.

Why it matters

Changes in short interest can signal investor sentiment and market expectations around a company's stock. The increase in short positions on Kansas City Life Insurance suggests some investors may be anticipating downward pressure on the stock price in the near term, though the overall short interest remains low.

The details

As of February 27th, there were 70 shares of Kansas City Life Insurance (OTCMKTS:KCLI) sold short, up from 46 shares on February 12th - a 52.2% increase. The short interest ratio, based on the company's average daily trading volume of 870 shares, is currently 0.1 days, meaning it would take less than a day for short sellers to cover their positions.

  • On February 12th, there were 46 shares of Kansas City Life Insurance (OTCMKTS:KCLI) sold short.
  • On February 27th, there were 70 shares of Kansas City Life Insurance (OTCMKTS:KCLI) sold short.

The players

Kansas City Life Insurance Co.

A publicly held life insurance company founded in 1895 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, providing individual life insurance policies and fixed annuities across the United States.

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The takeaway

The increase in short interest on Kansas City Life Insurance stock suggests some investors may be anticipating near-term downward pressure on the share price, though the overall short position remains relatively small compared to the company's trading volume.