Negative sentiment towards FIBK reflected in surge in short interest

Anna Perez

Investors can speculate about the future of a stock by watching how its insiders buy and sell stocks. First Interstate BancSystem Inc shares valued at $327,500 were sold by Susan Scott Heyneman Trust, Su on Dec 01 ’25. At $32.75 per share, Susan Scott Heyneman Trust, Su sold 10,000 shares. The insider’s holdings dropped to 224,460 shares worth approximately $7.48 million following the completion of this transaction.

Also, HEYNEMAN JOHN M JR sold 30,432 shares, netting a total of over 944,305 in proceeds. Following the sale of shares at $31.03 each, the insider now holds 1,414,636 shares.

Before that, JOHN HEYNEMAN JR, TRUST NON-MA had added 30,432 shares to its account. In a trade valued at $944,475, the 10% Owner bought First Interstate BancSystem Inc shares for $31.04 each.

As published in a research note from Barclays on July 08, 2025, First Interstate BancSystem Inc [FIBK] has been rated up from an Underweight to an Equal weight and the price target has been revised to $32. Earlier on November 26, 2024, DA Davidson upgraded its rating. Their new recommendation was “a Buy” for FIBK stock which previously was a “a Neutral”.

Analyzing FIBK Stock Performance

On last trading session, First Interstate BancSystem Inc [NASDAQ: FIBK] rose 1.68% to $33.33. The stock’s lowest price that day was $32.78, but it reached a high of $33.6 in the same session. During the last five days, there has been a surge of approximately 0.60%. Over the course of the year, First Interstate BancSystem Inc shares have dropped approximately -4.69%. Shares of the company reached a 52-week high of $34.25 on 11/25/25 and a 52-week low of $22.95 on 04/09/25.

Support And Resistance Levels for First Interstate BancSystem Inc (FIBK)

According to the 24-hour chart, there is a support level at 32.87, which, if violated, would cause prices to drop to 32.42. In the upper region, resistance lies at 33.69. The next price resistance is at 34.06. RSI (Relative Strength Index) is 60.76 on the 14-day chart, showing neutral technical sentiment.

Is First Interstate BancSystem Inc subject to short interest?

Stocks of First Interstate BancSystem Inc saw a sharp rise in short interest on 2025-11-14 jumping by 70764.0 shares to 5.01 million. Data from Yahoo Finance shows that the short interest on 2025-10-15 was 4.93 million shares. A jump of 1.41% in short interest reflects a negative sentiment towards the stock. Despite the fact that short shares comprise just 5.64 of the overall float, the days-to-cover ratio (short ratio) jumped to 5.64.

Which companies own the most shares of First Interstate BancSystem Inc (FIBK)?

In terms of First Interstate BancSystem Inc share price expectations, FactSet research, analysts set an average price target of 34 in the next 12 months, up nearly 3.72% from the previous closing price of $32.78. Analysts anticipate First Interstate BancSystem Inc stock to reach 36 by 2025, with the lowest price target being 30. In spite of this, 3 analysts ranked First Interstate BancSystem Inc stock as Buy at the end of 2025. On October 31, 2024, Barclays assigned a price target of “an Underweight” to the stock and downgraded coverage with a $30.

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