Institutional Ownership
Business First Bancshares In
CUSIP 12326C105COMBFSTQ1 2026
Shares Short
940.9K
As of Jul 15, 2026
Days to Cover
4.41
Short shares ÷ avg daily volume
Change vs Prior
-10.9%
vs previous settlement
Avg Daily Volume
213.2K
FINRA reported ADV
Short Interest History
17 settlements on record · FINRA consolidated
Higher short interest is bearish: increases show red, decreases green.
| Settlement | Shares Short | Prior | Change | Avg Daily Vol | Days to Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | 940.9K | 1.06M | -10.9% | 213.2K | 4.41 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1.06M | 618.6K | +70.7% | 404.3K | 2.61 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 618.6K | 594.5K | +4.1% | 199.8K | 3.10 |
| May 29, 2026 | 594.5K | 609.0K | -2.4% | 193.4K | 3.07 |
| May 15, 2026 | 609.0K | 566.8K | +7.5% | 158.8K | 3.84 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 566.8K | 473.3K | +19.8% | 180.4K | 3.14 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 473.3K | 524.6K | -9.8% | 206.1K | 2.30 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 524.6K | 353.7K | +48.3% | 227.6K | 2.31 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 353.7K | 305.7K | +15.7% | 153.9K | 2.30 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 305.7K | 301.1K | +1.5% | 159.4K | 1.92 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 301.1K | 248.9K | +21.0% | 217.3K | 1.39 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 248.9K | 249.6K | -0.3% | 149.8K | 1.66 |