Short Bets on Oak Valley Bancorp Surge 42% in March

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-09T13:06:09+00:00

Short interest in Oak Valley Bancorp surged 41.8% in March, indicating bearish sentiment among some investors. However, analysts continue to recommend a "buy" for the stock.

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2026-04-09 13:06:09

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Short interest in Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) saw a significant 41.8% increase during March, reaching 48,163 shares sold short as of March 13th. This rise suggests that some investors are betting against the California-based commercial bank’s stock performance. Despite the increased short selling activity, analysts generally maintain a “buy” recommendation on the stock.

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