Jb Hi-Fi (JBH) Short Interest

Jb Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) had 4.69% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 5,127,693 shares. Jb Hi-Fi operates in the Consumer Discretionary 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.

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Jb Hi-Fi

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail

JB Hi-Fi is a leading specialty retailer in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on consumer electronics, software, whitegoods, and appliances. The company operates over 340 stores and offers competitive pricing and personalized service. It also serves commercial, insurance, and education sectors.

Short position

short percentage4.69%
reported shorts5.1M
shares on issue109.334M

Jb Hi-Fi (ASX:JBH) has 4.69% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 5,127,693 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 1.99 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 2.34 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 23.68% in June 2012. JBH is classified in the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

Operations exposure

  • New South WalesSignificant operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Store network and sales footprint

  • VictoriaSignificant operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Store network and distribution centres

  • QueenslandSome operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Store network and sales footprint

  • South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Store network and sales footprint

Coarse bands are AI estimates based on public company information.

Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.

Price & short interest

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Consumer Electronics
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Australia
Home Appliances
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