Short interest in AMTB has surged 37% over the past month to 3.3% of float, while options sentiment has turned sharply bullish. The regional bank reports earnings today amid elevated borrowing costs and mixed positioning signals.
Short interest stands at 1.36 million shares, representing 3.29% of the free float. Shares short climbed 6.5% in the past day and 7.9% over the past week. The one-month increase of 37.4% marks a notable acceleration in bearish bets. Days to cover sits at 5.09 based on official FINRA data. The build suggests growing skepticism ahead of the print, though the absolute level remains modest relative to the broader regional banking sector.
The put-call ratio has dropped to 0.33, well below the 20-day average of 0.66 and registering a z-score of –1.36. Call volume is outpacing puts by roughly 3-to-1, signaling bullish positioning. The PCR has trended steadily lower over the past two weeks, falling from 0.90 in mid-March to current levels. The shift reflects growing optimism or potential hedging activity as the earnings date approached.
No recent analyst rating changes or price target updates are available in the snapshot. The absence of fresh Street commentary leaves positioning signals as the primary forward-looking indicators.
AMTB has announced earnings on April 23 in prior periods, with this quarter's report scheduled for April 24 at 1:00 PM UTC. The stock has gained 12.5% over the past month and trades at $24.00, up 1.5% in the latest session. Recent price momentum contrasts with the uptick in short interest, creating a setup where either bulls or bears face potential pain depending on the results.
No ORTEX Alpha signals are currently active on the name. The ORTEX Short Score stands at 41.02, near the middle of the 0–100 scale, indicating balanced technical and sentiment conditions despite the month-long rise in shares short. The combined score of 40.95 reflects similar neutrality across broader metrics.
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