About First Carolina Financial Servic (FCBM) data
Data as of August 14, 2026.
First Carolina Financial Servic (FCBM) has 62.06K shares sold short as of the latest FINRA settlement report on August 14, 2026. Short interest has increased by 101.04% compared with the prior settlement. At the current average daily volume, covering all open short positions would take about 0.66 days (days to cover).
Recent FCBM short interest history
| Settlement date | Short interest | Change | Days to cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 62,061 | 101.04% | 1.00 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 30,870 | 204.56% | 1.00 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 10,136 | 219.24% | 1.00 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 3,175 | 100.00% | 1.00 |
Full history, charts, and borrow-fee detail are on the FCBM short interest page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current short interest in FCBM?
As of the latest FINRA settlement dated August 14, 2026, FCBM had approximately 62,061 shares sold short. Short interest data is reported by FINRA twice per month.
How much does it cost to short FCBM?
The latest borrow fee (cost to borrow) for FCBM is 4.42% per year, based on IBKR data. Fees can change throughout the trading day as shares are borrowed and returned.
What is the days to cover ratio for FCBM?
Days to cover for FCBM is approximately 0.66 days. This estimates how many trading days it would take short sellers to buy back all outstanding short shares at the current average daily volume.
Is FCBM a short squeeze candidate?
A squeeze needs shorts that are hard to close. FCBM trades about 93,632 shares a day and would take roughly 0.66 days to unwind current short positions, at a current borrow fee of 4.42%. Higher days-to-cover and a rising borrow fee together are the setup to watch; neither alone is enough.