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Blue Ridge Bankshares (BRBS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$3.34 +0.07 (+2.14%)
Closing price 06/26/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Blue Ridge Bankshares Short Interest Data

Blue Ridge Bankshares (BRBS) has a short interest of 796,300 shares, representing 1.14% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -6.67% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 4.4, indicating that it would take 4.4 days of the average trading volume of 275,739 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
796,300 shares
Previous Short Interest
853,200 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-6.67%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$2.76 million
Short Interest Ratio
4.4 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
91,178,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
1.14%
Today's Trading Volume
375,314 shares
Average Trading Volume
275,739 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
136%
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BRBS Short Interest Over Time

BRBS Days to Cover Over Time

BRBS Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Blue Ridge Bankshares Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025796,300 shares $2.76 million -6.7%1.1%4.4 $3.47
5/15/2025853,200 shares $3.00 million -1.1%N/A4.5 $3.52
4/30/2025862,900 shares $2.96 million +6.6%N/A4.4 $3.43
4/15/2025809,800 shares $2.53 million -5.0%N/A4.1 $3.12
3/14/2025808,900 shares $2.63 million -2.9%N/A3.8 $3.25
2/28/2025832,900 shares $3.06 million -5.9%N/A4 $3.67
2/14/2025885,000 shares $3.35 million +7.5%N/A4.3 $3.79
1/31/2025823,200 shares $2.77 million -4.3%N/A3.4 $3.37
1/15/2025859,800 shares $2.85 million -3.0%N/A2.7 $3.32

BRBS Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Ridge Bankshares' current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Blue Ridge Bankshares shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 796,300 shares of BRBS short. 1.14% of Blue Ridge Bankshares' shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Blue Ridge Bankshares' current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Blue Ridge Bankshares?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. BRBS shares currently have a short interest ratio of 4.0. Learn More on Blue Ridge Bankshares's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for Blue Ridge Bankshares?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 1.14% of Blue Ridge Bankshares' floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Blue Ridge Bankshares' short interest increasing or decreasing?

Blue Ridge Bankshares saw a decrease in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 796,300 shares, a decrease of 6.7% from the previous total of 853,200 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does Blue Ridge Bankshares' short interest compare to its competitors?

1.14% of Blue Ridge Bankshares' shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "banking" compare to Blue Ridge Bankshares: LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. Sponsored ADR (2.44%), Byline Bancorp, Inc. (3.53%), OppFi Inc. (26.18%), Bank First National Corporation (2.04%), QCR Holdings, Inc. (1.64%), Origin Bancorp, Inc. (1.35%), The First Bancshares, Inc. (1.38%), Premier Financial Corp. (1.11%), MoneyLion Inc. (11.85%), Grupo Supervielle S.A. (2.23%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Blue Ridge Bankshares stock?

Short selling BRBS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Blue Ridge Bankshares as its price is falling. BRBS shares are trading up $0.07 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Blue Ridge Bankshares?

A short squeeze for Blue Ridge Bankshares occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of BRBS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Blue Ridge Bankshares' short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including BRBS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NASDAQ:BRBS) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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