Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUBN) Short Interest Update

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUBN) was the recipient of a large increase in short interest in the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totalling 3,100 shares, an increase of 34.8% from the December 15th total of 2,300 shares. Approximately 0.2% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 4,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Separately, StockNews.com initiated coverage on shares of Auburn National Bancorporation in a research note on Tuesday. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Captrust Financial Advisors acquired a new position in Auburn National Bancorporation in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $211,000. RBF Capital LLC acquired a new position in shares of Auburn National Bancorporation during the 3rd quarter worth $229,000. Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in shares of Auburn National Bancorporation by 5.3% during the 3rd quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 10,598 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $243,000 after purchasing an additional 536 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Auburn National Bancorporation by 6.5% during the 3rd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 23,368 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $535,000 after purchasing an additional 1,429 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Aptus Capital Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Auburn National Bancorporation by 14.9% during the 3rd quarter. Aptus Capital Advisors LLC now owns 28,390 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $650,000 after purchasing an additional 3,691 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 39.46% of the company’s stock.

Auburn National Bancorporation Price Performance

Auburn National Bancorporation stock traded up $0.49 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $21.99. The company had a trading volume of 888 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,024. The firm has a market capitalization of $76.75 million, a P/E ratio of 87.96 and a beta of 0.52. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $22.94 and its 200-day moving average is $20.86. Auburn National Bancorporation has a fifty-two week low of $16.48 and a fifty-two week high of $25.40.

Auburn National Bancorporation Company Profile

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc operates as the bank holding company for AuburnBank that provides various banking products and services in East Alabama. The company offers checking, savings, and transaction deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial, financial, agricultural, real estate construction, and consumer loan products; and other financial services.