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.
Short position
Coles Group (ASX:COL) has 1.40% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 18,759,264 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.08 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.27 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.
Price & short interest
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Profile, insiders and operations
Company
AI-generated research profile of Coles Group Limited.
Operations exposure
New South WalesSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Large store network and distribution
VictoriaSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Major supermarkets and DC footprint
QueenslandSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Significant supermarkets and liquor stores
Western AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Supermarkets and liquor operations
South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Supermarkets and liquor operations
Coarse bands are AI estimates based on public company information.
COL intelligence dossier
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