JPMorgan Chase & Co.
NYSEShort interest in JPM.PRC surged 639% over the past week, reaching 595,968 shares as of March 31. The dramatic spike marks the highest short position in this JPMorgan Chase & Co. preferred stock in nearly six months. The share count jumped from just 77,637 shares two weeks prior. Days to cover climbed to 2.67, up from 1.0 in mid-March, signaling reduced liquidity for shorts looking to exit positions. Cost to borrow remains elevated at 3.79% despite dropping 53% week-over-week from a brief spike above 8% on April 15. The sharp CTB decline suggests increased share availability for new shorts, though utilization sits at just 1.72% of available inventory. The preferred shares closed at $25.34 on April 21, down 0.12% on the day but up 1.85% over the past month. Trading volume remains thin, making the position more difficult to cover quickly if sentiment shifts. JPMorgan reports earnings May 19. The next catalyst could force shorts to reassess as parent company results typically impact preferred share valuations through credit quality and dividend sustainability signals.
Short Sellers Flood JPMorgan Preferred Stock
Short interest in JPM.PRC surged 639% over the past week, reaching 595,968 shares as of March 31. The dramatic spike marks the highest short position in this JPMorgan Chase & Co. preferred stock in nearly six months. The share count jumped from just 77,637 shares two weeks prior. Days to cover climbed to 2.67, up from 1.0 in mid-March, signaling reduced liquidity for shorts looking to exit positions. Cost to borrow remains elevated at 3.79% despite dropping 53% week-over-week from a brief spike above 8% on April 15. The sharp CTB decline suggests increased share availability for new shorts, though utilization sits at just 1.72% of available inventory. The preferred shares closed at $25.34 on April 21, down 0.12% on the day but up 1.85% over the past month. Trading volume remains thin, making the position more difficult to cover quickly if sentiment shifts. JPMorgan reports earnings May 19. The next catalyst could force shorts to reassess as parent company results typically impact preferred share valuations through credit quality and dividend sustainability signals.
Snapshot as of 9 May 2026
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