Cochlear
Cochlear is a leading global provider of implantable hearing solutions, known for its innovative cochlear implant systems. The company holds a strong market position due to its advanced technology and commitment to improving hearing outcomes. Cochlear's unique value lies in its continuous investment in research and development, ensuring cutting-edge solutions for hearing loss.
Short position
Cochlear (ASX:COH) has 2.14% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 1,400,880 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has been broadly flat, and over 90 days it has fallen 7.65 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 18.50% in July 2014. COH 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.
Price & short interest
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4Cochlear (COH) short interest history
COH Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- +0.02pp
- 90-day change
- -7.65pp
- 1-year change
- -0.51pp
- All-time high
- 18.50% (July 2014)
- All-time low
- 0.27% (January 2018)
Is COH heavily shorted?
Not especially: 2.14% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #148 of 799 ASX securities with reported short positions. ASIC requires positions of 0.01% of issued capital or $100,000 (whichever is less) to be reported.
How has COH's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days Cochlear's short interest has been broadly stable, and over 90 days it has fallen 7.65 percentage points. The current level is 2.14% of shares on issue.
What is the highest COH's short interest has been?
Since 2010, Cochlear's short interest peaked at 18.50% in July 2014 and bottomed at 0.27% in January 2018.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from daily ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay. Shorted aggregates the full history since 2010. See our methodology.