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KMD Brands

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail

Kmd Brands is a global outdoor, lifestyle, and sports company that owns and operates three iconic brands: Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz. The company designs, markets, and retails a wide range of apparel, footwear, and equipment for outdoor and adventure activities, as well as lifestyle and surfing-related products. Kmd Brands aims to deliver sustainable growth through its portfolio of brands and a focus on innovation, customer experience, and responsible business practices.

Short position

short percentage0.09%
reported shorts64.3K
shares on issue71.977M

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) has 0.09% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 64,293 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.08 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.05 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 6.22% in October 2019. KMD 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.

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KMD Brands (KMD) News

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Kalkine
Neutral
2d ago

How Is KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) Plotting Its Earnings Rebound?

Highlights KMD Brands has guided to a recovery in underlying earnings for the current financial year. Kathmandu same-store sales jumped in early trading, helped by online demand and solid New Zealand sales. Currency hedging, price increases and further cost savings are central to the margin plan. Outdoor and surf retailer KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) remains in focus this week as the market assesses the earnings recovery it flagged alongside its annual result late last month, when it guided to a mean...

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Kalkine
Neutral
4d ago

What should the market watch next at KMD Brands after its strategic review talks?

Highlights KMD Brands has confirmed it is in preliminary talks with a small number of outside parties following a business review, with no certainty a transaction will result. The owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz reported a statutory loss driven by large brand impairments, while sales and underlying earnings improved. The company has issued guidance for the new financial year and scheduled its annual shareholders meeting in Auckland for the coming months. KMD Brands Limited (ASX:KMD) has...

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Kalkine
Neutral
23 Sept

What could KMD (ASX:KMD) reveal after its latest update?

Highlights KMD has issued a fresh disclosure centred on a market participant presentation. The update places the company within the broader ETF Stocks category while keeping the article focused on the specific corporate event. The presentation provides a current information point, while any further implications depend on subsequent company disclosures and developments. A fresh company announcement can quickly become a focal point in a busy Australian market session, particularly when it ...

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Kalkine
Neutral
26 Aug

Can KMD Brands (ASX:KMD) Rebuild Outdoor Momentum?

Highlights KMD Brands operates the Kathmandu outdoor adventure brand, the Rip Curl surf and beach lifestyle brand, and the Oboz footwear brand. The outdoor and active lifestyle apparel market benefits from structural participation growth in outdoor recreation, hiking, and adventure activities. The company operates across direct retail, wholesale supply, and e-commerce channels, with geographic exposure spanning Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and international markets. KMD Brands L...

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Kalkine
Neutral
24 June

KMD Brands (ASX:KMD): Why Is This Retail Stock Shrinking Billions of Shares?

Highlights KMD Brands will undertake a major share consolidation that significantly reduces its shares on issue. The move comes ahead of a strategic review and upcoming annual results. Management appears focused on improving market presentation while advancing its broader turnaround strategy. KMD Brands is undertaking a major share consolidation ahead of a strategic review, as the retail group continues focusing on operational recovery and future growth opportunities. KMD Brands Limited (ASX:...

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Kalkine
Neutral
27 May

Why KMD Brands’ Latest Update Has Investors Watching Closely

Highlights KMD Brands reported stronger sales momentum and improving gross margins across key retail brands. Kathmandu delivered standout same-store sales growth despite operating with fewer stores. The company launched a strategic business review focused on capital structure and portfolio options. KMD Brands returned to market focus after stronger retail performance and a strategic review announcement reshaped sentiment around the company’s operational and portfolio outlook. KMD Brands...

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