Short interest in B. Riley Financial surged 223% in February, reaching 4,757 shares.

Short interest in B. Riley Financial (RILYN) rose sharply in February, increasing by 223% to 4,757 shares by February 27, according to filings, with a short-interest ratio of 0.3 days based on average trading volume. The stock trades between $7.98 and $24.00 over the past year. The company, headquartered in Los Angeles and founded in 1997, provides financial services including investment banking, asset management, and restructuring. It recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.4063, yielding 6.9% annually. No specific reason for the rise in short interest was provided.