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Dunkirk Today
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Short Interest in Lake Shore Bancorp Rises Over 100%
Shares of the regional bank see increased short-selling activity
Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:58pm
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The rise in short interest on Lake Shore Bancorp's stock reflects growing investor skepticism about the regional bank's financial outlook.Dunkirk TodayLake Shore Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSBK), a regional savings and loan bank based in Dunkirk, New York, saw a significant increase in short interest during March 2026. The number of shares sold short grew by 111.1% to 19,492 shares, representing about 0.3% of the company's total outstanding stock.
Why it matters
The rise in short interest suggests some investors are betting against Lake Shore Bancorp's stock performance, which could signal concerns about the bank's financial health or growth prospects. Short-selling activity is closely watched as an indicator of investor sentiment.
The details
According to the report, the short interest ratio, which measures the number of days it would take to cover all the short positions, is currently 1.2 days based on the stock's average daily trading volume. This indicates the short positions could be covered relatively quickly if needed.
- As of March 31, 2026, there were 19,492 shares sold short.
- This represents a 111.1% increase from the 9,233 shares sold short as of March 15, 2026.
The players
Lake Shore Bancorp, Inc.
A regional savings and loan bank headquartered in Dunkirk, New York.
Graham Capital Wealth Management LLC
An institutional investor that owns 77,407 shares of Lake Shore Bancorp.
Bank of America Corp DE
An institutional investor that owns 6,102 shares of Lake Shore Bancorp.
Bridgeway Capital Management LLC
An institutional investor that owns 6,102 shares of Lake Shore Bancorp.
Mangrove Partners IM LLC
An institutional investor that owns an undisclosed number of shares of Lake Shore Bancorp.
The takeaway
The significant increase in short interest on Lake Shore Bancorp's stock suggests some investors are betting against the regional bank's performance, which could signal concerns about its financial health or growth prospects. However, the relatively low short interest ratio indicates the short positions could be covered quickly if needed.
