Coles Group
- Short interest
- 1.28%
- −0.20 pp 30d
- as of 9 Oct 2026
- Reported shorts
- 17.2M
- Shares on issue
- 1.344B
Coles Group (COL) Short Interest
Coles Group (ASX:COL) had 1.28% of shares reported as short positions as of 9 Oct 2026, representing 17,245,828 shares. Coles Group operates in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).
Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.
Price & short interest
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4About Coles Group
Coles Group Limited is a leading Australian retailer specializing in fresh food, groceries, household goods, liquor, fuel, and financial services. The company operates through a network of supermarkets and online platforms, offering a comprehensive range of products to meet diverse consumer needs. Coles is known for its commitment to sustainability and community support, positioning itself as a responsible and customer-focused retailer.
Company profile →Coles Group (ASX:COL) has 1.28% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 9 Oct 2026, or about 17,245,828 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.20 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.13 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 2.42% in February 2019. COL is classified in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
Short interest
History & FAQ →Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 41, 2026.
Strategy fit
How each stock picker strategy reads COL today
- Zanger BreakoutWatchScore 35rank 293 of 1893
- CAN SLIMWatchScore 43rank 74 of 1549
- Minervini Trend TemplateWatchScore 67rank 114 of 1684
- Crowded-Short BreakoutWatchScore 32rank 119 of 1448
- Quality compoundersWatchScore 73rank 35 of 1660
Prices to 15 Oct 2026 · Mechanical readings of published rules, not recommendations · Not financial adviceFull strategy readings →
COL fundamentals
In the year to 30 Jun 2026, Coles Group (ASX:COL) recorded revenue of A$45.6B and net profit after tax of A$1.1B. A year earlier it recorded revenue of A$44.4B and net profit after tax of A$1.1B. Year-on-year growth: revenue +2.8% (FY), EPS +0.5% (TTM). Net margin 2.4%, return on equity 28.1% (FY). Figures are in AUD, the company's reporting currency; source: Yahoo Finance, as at 14 Oct 2026.
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