Chesapeake Financial Shares Short Interest Rises

Short positions on the regional bank's stock increased by over 119% in February.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc. (OTCMKTS:CPKF), a Virginia-based regional bank holding company, saw a significant increase in short interest on its stock in February. As of February 13th, there were 2,330 shares shorted, up 119.4% from the 1,062 shares shorted at the end of January. This represents 0.1% of the company's total outstanding shares.

Why it matters

Changes in short interest can provide insight into investor sentiment and market expectations around a company's performance. The sharp rise in short positions on Chesapeake Financial Shares suggests some traders are betting against the regional bank's near-term prospects, though the overall level of short interest remains relatively low.

The details

Chesapeake Financial Shares is the parent company of Chesapeake Bank, a community-focused financial institution serving individuals and businesses in Virginia. Based on the average daily trading volume of 10,823 shares, the current short interest represents a 'days-to-cover' ratio of 0.2 days, meaning it would take less than a day for short sellers to cover their positions.

  • As of February 13th, 2026, there were 2,330 shares of Chesapeake Financial Shares shorted.
  • This represents a 119.4% increase from the 1,062 shares shorted as of January 29th, 2026.

The players

Chesapeake Financial Shares Inc.

A Virginia-based bank holding company and the parent of Chesapeake Bank, a community-focused financial institution.

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The takeaway

The sharp rise in short interest on Chesapeake Financial Shares suggests some traders are taking a bearish view on the regional bank's near-term prospects, though the overall level of short interest remains relatively low. This could signal increased market uncertainty around the company's performance.