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Community Financial System (CBU) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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$54.16 +0.22 (+0.41%)
Closing price 06/18/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Community Financial System Short Interest Data

Community Financial System (CBU) has a short interest of 1.48 million shares, representing 2.84% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 0.00% change in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 6.5, indicating that it would take 6.5 days of the average trading volume of 251,497 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
1,480,000 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,480,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
No Change
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$83.34 million
Short Interest Ratio
6.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
52,850,000 shares
Float Size
52,150,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
2.84%
Today's Trading Volume
162,428 shares
Average Trading Volume
251,497 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
65%
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CBU Short Interest Over Time

CBU Days to Cover Over Time

CBU Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Community Financial System Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/20251,480,000 shares $83.34 million No Change2.8%6.5 $56.31
5/15/20251,480,000 shares $85.77 million -1.3%2.8%6.1 $57.95
4/30/20251,500,000 shares $81.65 million No Change2.9%6.2 $54.43
4/15/20251,500,000 shares $79.47 million No Change2.9%6.2 $52.98
3/31/20251,500,000 shares $85.06 million -2.6%2.9%6.3 $56.71
3/15/20251,540,000 shares $88.23 million +6.2%3.0%6.4 $57.29
2/28/20251,450,000 shares $91.68 million -1.4%2.8%6.4 $63.23
2/15/20251,470,000 shares $95.57 million -9.8%2.8%6.9 $65.02
1/31/20251,630,000 shares $106.81 million +15.6%3.1%6.9 $65.53
1/15/20251,410,000 shares $87.77 million +11.0%2.7%5.7 $62.25
12/31/20241,270,000 shares $78.33 million +5.0%2.5%5.3 $61.68
12/15/20241,210,000 shares $80.68 million +4.3%2.3%5 $66.68
11/30/20241,160,000 shares $80.31 million -7.2%2.2%4.7 $69.23
11/15/20241,250,000 shares $86.34 million +5.9%2.4%4.9 $69.07
10/31/20241,180,000 shares $72.19 million -1.7%2.3%4.6 $61.18
10/15/20241,200,000 shares $73.66 million +12.2%2.3%4.7 $61.38
9/30/20241,070,000 shares $62.15 million -15.1%2.1%3.7 $58.08
9/15/20241,260,000 shares $72.56 million -8.0%2.4%4.1 $57.59
8/31/20241,370,000 shares $83.79 million -6.2%2.6%4.4 $61.16
8/15/20241,460,000 shares $84.42 million -13.1%2.8%4.6 $57.83
7/31/20241,680,000 shares $103.59 million +5.7%3.2%5.3 $61.66
7/15/20241,590,000 shares $86.42 million No Change3.1%5.4 $54.35
6/30/20241,590,000 shares $75.06 million -3.6%3.1%5.9 $47.21
6/15/20241,650,000 shares $71.20 million +0.6%3.2%6.5 $43.15
5/31/20241,640,000 shares $74.54 million -9.9%3.2%6.4 $45.45
5/15/20241,820,000 shares $87.09 million -9.5%3.5%7 $47.85
4/30/20242,010,000 shares $86.89 million +11.1%3.8%7.5 $43.23
4/15/20241,810,000 shares $77.05 million +1.1%3.4%6.1 $42.57
3/31/20241,790,000 shares $85.97 million -4.8%3.4%6.1 $48.03
3/15/20241,880,000 shares $83.64 million -4.1%3.6%6.2 $44.49
2/29/20241,960,000 shares $88.79 million +2.1%3.7%6 $45.30
2/15/20241,920,000 shares $88.61 million +3.2%3.6%6.2 $46.15
1/31/20241,860,000 shares $85.21 million -11.4%3.5%6 $45.81
1/15/20242,100,000 shares $103.30 million +7.1%4.0%6.7 $49.19
12/31/20231,960,000 shares $102.14 million -14.8%3.7%6.3 $52.11
12/15/20232,300,000 shares $119.05 million +5.0%4.4%7.2 $51.76
11/30/20232,190,000 shares $97.10 million -4.0%4.2%7 $44.34
11/15/20232,280,000 shares $103.08 million -2.6%4.3%7.4 $45.21
10/31/20232,340,000 shares $93.49 million +7.8%4.4%7.4 $39.96
10/15/20232,170,000 shares $89.08 million -5.2%4.1%5.2 $41.05
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9/30/20232,290,000 shares $96.66 million +6.0%4.3%5.2 $42.21
9/15/20232,160,000 shares $94.31 million +6.9%4.1%4.7 $43.66
8/31/20232,020,000 shares $96.07 million -13.3%3.8%4.4 $47.56
8/15/20232,330,000 shares $115.54 million -21.0%4.4%5 $49.59
7/31/20232,950,000 shares $158.77 million +15.2%5.6%6.4 $53.82
7/15/20232,560,000 shares $115.07 million +0.4%4.8%5.8 $44.95
6/30/20232,550,000 shares $119.49 million -7.9%4.8%6.2 $46.86
6/15/20232,770,000 shares $142.71 million +5.7%5.2%7 $51.52
5/31/20232,620,000 shares $129.53 million -1.5%4.9%6.5 $49.44
5/15/20232,660,000 shares $123.80 million +26.7%5.0%6.7 $46.54
4/30/20232,100,000 shares $104.92 million +15.4%4.0%5.6 $49.96
4/15/20231,820,000 shares $86.30 million -6.2%3.4%6 $47.42
3/31/20231,940,000 shares $101.83 million -16.7%3.7%6.7 $52.49
3/15/20232,330,000 shares $125.75 million +16.5%4.4%8.8 $53.97
2/28/20232,000,000 shares $122.10 million +2.6%3.8%9.3 $61.05
2/15/20231,950,000 shares $118.54 million +7.1%3.7%9.6 $60.79
1/31/20231,820,000 shares $105.03 million +19.0%3.4%8.9 $57.71
1/15/20231,530,000 shares $98.30 million +2.0%2.9%7.3 $64.25
12/30/20221,500,000 shares $94.43 million -11.8%2.8%7.2 $62.95
12/15/20221,700,000 shares $100.20 million -2.3%3.2%7.7 $58.94
11/30/20221,740,000 shares $113.34 million -0.6%3.3%7.9 $65.14
11/15/20221,750,000 shares $114.42 million -14.6%3.3%7.8 $65.38
10/31/20222,050,000 shares $127.98 million +12.6%3.9%9.2 $62.43
10/15/20221,820,000 shares $114.46 million +15.2%3.4%8.7 $62.89
9/30/20221,580,000 shares $94.93 million No Change3.0%8.1 $60.08
9/15/20221,580,000 shares $100.12 million +4.0%3.0%8.5 $63.37
8/31/20221,520,000 shares $99.38 million +0.7%2.9%8.4 $65.38
8/15/20221,510,000 shares $108.69 million -3.2%2.8%8.4 $71.98
7/31/20221,560,000 shares $105.03 million -0.6%2.9%7.9 $67.33
7/15/20221,570,000 shares $99.10 million +2.0%3.0%7.1 $63.12
6/30/20221,540,000 shares $97.45 million -1.9%2.9%6.9 $63.28
6/15/20221,570,000 shares $98.34 million +5.4%3.0%6.8 $62.64
5/31/20221,490,000 shares $98.34 million -3.3%2.8%6.5 $66.00
5/15/20221,540,000 shares $97.79 million +3.4%2.9%6.6 $63.50
4/30/20221,490,000 shares $95.96 million -2.6%2.8%6.7 $64.40
4/15/20221,530,000 shares $103.84 million -6.1%2.9%6.8 $67.87
3/31/20221,630,000 shares $114.34 million -3.6%3.1%7.3 $70.15
3/15/20221,690,000 shares $121.31 million -0.6%3.2%7.9 $71.78
2/28/20221,700,000 shares $124.00 million -4.5%3.2%7.6 $72.94
2/15/20221,780,000 shares $130.46 million +5.3%3.4%8.1 $73.29
1/31/20221,690,000 shares $120.70 million +9.7%3.2%7.9 $71.42
1/15/20221,540,000 shares $119.74 million +3.4%2.9%7.3 $77.75
12/31/20211,490,000 shares $110.98 million -6.9%2.8%7.6 $74.48
12/15/20211,600,000 shares $114.83 million +6.0%3.0%7.8 $71.77
11/30/20211,510,000 shares $106.70 million No Change2.8%7.5 $70.66
11/15/20211,510,000 shares $111.88 million -19.7%2.8%7.5 $74.09
10/29/20211,880,000 shares $134.74 million +9.9%3.5%9.6 $71.67
10/15/20211,710,000 shares $121.10 million No Change3.2%9.4 $70.82
9/30/20211,710,000 shares $117.00 million -7.6%3.2%9.4 $68.42
9/15/20211,850,000 shares $123.75 million +6.9%3.5%10.6 $66.89
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8/31/20211,730,000 shares $128.02 million -2.3%3.3%10.8 $74.00
8/13/20211,770,000 shares $132.96 million +1.7%3.3%11 $75.12
7/30/20211,740,000 shares $124.65 million -2.8%3.3%10 $71.64
7/15/20211,790,000 shares $131.87 million No Change3.4%8.9 $73.67
6/30/20211,790,000 shares $135.41 million -8.2%3.4%8.8 $75.65
6/15/20211,950,000 shares $155.53 million +1.0%3.7%9.3 $79.76
5/28/20211,930,000 shares $156.56 million -1.0%3.6%8.5 $81.12
5/14/20211,950,000 shares $156.18 million +2.6%N/A8.1 $80.09
4/30/20211,900,000 shares $149.83 million +1.6%N/A7.7 $78.86
4/15/20211,870,000 shares $144.83 million -11.8%N/A7.5 $77.45
3/31/20212,120,000 shares $165.81 million +4.4%N/A8.1 $78.21
3/15/20212,030,000 shares $167.39 million +12.2%N/A7.6 $82.46
2/26/20211,810,000 shares $131.26 million -3.2%N/A7.2 $72.52
2/12/20211,870,000 shares $131.16 million +2.8%N/A7.6 $70.14
1/29/20211,820,000 shares $119.72 million +13.0%N/A7.3 $65.78
1/15/20211,610,000 shares $109.96 million -0.6%N/A6.6 $68.30
12/31/20201,620,000 shares $100.52 million +2.5%N/A7.5 $62.05
12/15/20201,580,000 shares $101.94 million -0.6%N/A7.7 $64.52
11/30/20201,590,000 shares $103.19 million -1.2%N/A7.4 $64.90
11/15/20201,610,000 shares $102.46 million -18.3%N/A7.4 $63.64
10/30/20201,970,000 shares $112.17 million +1.6%N/A9.2 $56.94
10/15/20201,940,000 shares $108.89 million -3.0%N/A8.7 $56.13
9/30/20202,000,000 shares $108.92 million -2.0%N/A8.3 $54.46
9/15/20202,040,000 shares $118.40 million -3.8%N/A7.9 $58.04
8/31/20202,120,000 shares $127.56 million -2.3%N/A8.1 $60.17
8/14/20202,170,000 shares $130.50 million +3.3%N/A8 $60.14
7/31/20202,100,000 shares $118.08 million -3.2%N/A7.2 $56.23
7/15/20202,170,000 shares $119.26 million -3.1%N/A7.5 $54.96
6/30/20202,240,000 shares $127.72 million -1.8%N/A7.4 $57.02

CBU Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Financial System's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Community Financial System shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, traders have sold 1,480,000 shares of CBU short. 2.84% of Community Financial System's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Community Financial System's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for Community Financial System?

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. CBU shares currently have a short interest ratio of 6.0. Learn More on Community Financial System's short interest ratio.

Which institutional investors are shorting Community Financial System?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Community Financial System: Simplex Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for Community Financial System?

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. 2.84% of Community Financial System's floating shares are currently sold short.

What is Community Financial System's float size?

Community Financial System currently has issued a total of 52,850,000 shares. Some of Community Financial System's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Community Financial System currently has a public float of 52,150,000 shares.

How does Community Financial System's short interest compare to its competitors?

2.84% of Community Financial System's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "regional banks" compare to Community Financial System: First Horizon Co. (2.78%), SouthState Co. (6.52%), Webster Financial Co. (2.27%), Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (2.42%), Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (2.11%), Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. (3.51%), Wintrust Financial Co. (2.76%), Western Alliance Bancorporation (3.80%), UMB Financial Co. (4.61%), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (3.87%),

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 Community Financial System stock?

Short selling CBU is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Community Financial System as its price is falling. CBU shares are trading up $0.22 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 Community Financial System?

A short squeeze for Community Financial System 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 CBU, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Community Financial System's 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 CBU, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSE:CBU) was last updated on 6/19/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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