Short Interest in Embecta Corp. Rises By 16.6%

Hedge funds and institutional investors adjust stakes in the diabetes care company

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:08am

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Embecta Corp. (NASDAQ:EMBC) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of February, with the number of shares sold short rising by 16.6% to 4,703,024. This represents 8.0% of the company's total shares outstanding. The increase in short interest comes as hedge funds and institutional investors have been adjusting their stakes in the diabetes care company.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest suggests that some investors are taking a bearish stance on Embecta, potentially due to concerns about the company's performance or outlook. This could indicate increased volatility in the stock price as traders bet against the company's future prospects.

The details

As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 4,703,024 shares in Embecta, up from 4,034,174 shares on February 12th. Based on the company's average daily trading volume of 773,618 shares, the current short interest represents 6.1 days' worth of trading. Several major institutional investors, including American Century Companies Inc., River Road Asset Management LLC, and State Street Corp., have adjusted their positions in Embecta in recent quarters.

  • As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 4,703,024 shares in Embecta.
  • This represents a 16.6% increase from the 4,034,174 shares that were sold short as of February 12th.

The players

Embecta Corp.

A pure-play diabetes care company that was spun off from Becton, Dickinson and Company in 2021. Embecta focuses on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of products for insulin delivery and blood glucose monitoring.

American Century Companies Inc.

An investment management firm that has increased its stake in Embecta, now owning 5,195,948 shares or 36.3% more than in the prior quarter.

River Road Asset Management LLC

An asset management firm that has also added to its position in Embecta, now holding 3,416,401 shares.

State Street Corp.

A major institutional investor that has increased its stake in Embecta, now owning 2,360,626 shares.

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The takeaway

The rise in short interest in Embecta suggests that some investors are taking a bearish stance on the company, potentially due to concerns about its performance or outlook. This could lead to increased volatility in the stock price as traders bet against the company's future prospects.