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Australian Clinical Labs

Short interest
4.40%
−0.44 pp 30d
as of 9 Oct 2026
Reported shorts
8.2M
Shares on issue
186.519M

Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) Short Interest

Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) had 4.40% of shares reported as short positions as of 9 Oct 2026, representing 8,199,820 shares. Australian Clinical Labs operates in the Health Care Equipment & Services industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).

Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.

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About Australian Clinical Labs

Australian Clinical Labs is a leading provider of pathology services in Australia, offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services. The company operates over 50 NATA-accredited laboratories and more than 1,200 collection centers, serving a diverse clientele. Its commitment to quality and innovation positions it as a key player in the healthcare sector.

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Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) has 4.40% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 9 Oct 2026, or about 8,199,820 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.44 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 2.41 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 11.19% in July 2024. ACL is classified in the Health Care Equipment & Services industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

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ACL fundamentals

In the year to 30 Jun 2026, Australian Clinical Labs (ASX:ACL) recorded revenue of A$735.8M and net profit after tax of A$23.7M. A year earlier it recorded revenue of A$736.1M and net profit after tax of A$32.4M. Year-on-year growth: revenue −0.1% (FY), EPS −27.7% (TTM). Net margin 3.2% (FY). Figures are in AUD, the company's reporting currency; source: ASX (Markit) and Yahoo Finance, as at 14 Oct 2026.

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1868-1892 Dandenong Road, CLAYTON, VIC, AUSTRALIA, 3168

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