Pearl Diver Credit Sees Surge in Short Interest

Short positions on the credit company's stock rose over 22% in March

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:18am

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Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. (NYSE:PDCC), a newly organized, externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, saw a significant increase in short interest on its stock in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 9,456 shares, a growth of 22.1% from the March 15th total of 7,745 shares.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest on Pearl Diver Credit's stock could signal increased bearish sentiment from investors about the company's future performance. Short selling activity is often viewed as a barometer of market sentiment, with increased short positions indicating that some investors are betting the stock price will decline.

The details

Based on an average trading volume of 4,747 shares, the days-to-cover ratio, which measures how long it would take short sellers to cover their positions, is currently 2.0 days. Currently, 0.1% of the company's shares are sold short.

  • As of March 31st, 2026, there was short interest totaling 9,456 shares on Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.
  • On March 15th, 2026, the short interest total was 7,745 shares.

The players

Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc.

A newly organized, externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company.

Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC

A hedge fund that recently increased its stake in Pearl Diver Credit Company Inc. by 12.7% during the third quarter.

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The takeaway

The surge in short interest on Pearl Diver Credit's stock suggests some investors are betting against the company's future performance, which could signal increased market skepticism about the credit company's outlook.