Timberland Bancorp, Inc. Price & Performance (TSBK)

Short positions in Timberland Bancorp, Inc. saw a sharp rise, increasing by 47.6% in February to 21,400 shares. This surge reflects growing bearish sentiment, despite the stock’s recent 2.3% uptick to $30.11. With a short-interest ratio of 1.8 days and a dividend yield of 3.32%, investor activity remains dynamic.1

Timberland Bancorp’s stock crossed its 200-day moving average of $30.71, trading as high as $31.08. Despite this milestone, shares recently dipped to $30.45. The company’s strong fundamentals, including a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.08, contrast with a downgraded analyst rating from "buy" to "hold."2

Rhumbline Advisers boosted its stake in Centuri Holdings, Inc. by 5.7% in Q4, now holding shares worth $357,000. Other institutional investors also increased positions, reflecting confidence in the utility services firm. Centuri’s stock, trading at $16.57, remains below its 200-day moving average of $19.17 amid a challenging market.3