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Medibank Private

Insurance

Medibank Private (ASX: MPL) is an Australian health company whose core business is underwriting and distributing private health insurance, complemented by health services and adjacent insurance offerings (including pet and travel insurance). It is one of Australia’s largest private health insurers, with scale in policyholder membership, brand recognition, and a broad distribution footprint across direct and partner channels. The group’s value proposition centres on integrated health management, preventative health programs and digital servicing aimed at improving member outcomes while managing claims costs.

Short position

short percentage3.73%
reported shorts102.7M
shares on issue2.754B

Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) has 3.73% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 102,719,790 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.56 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.43 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 3.93% in June 2026. MPL is classified in the Insurance 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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Medibank Private (MPL) company profile

Profile, insiders and operations

Company

AI-generated research profile of Medibank Private

Private health insurance
Health services
ASX 20
Australia
Consumer insurance

Operations exposure

  • New South WalesSignificant operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Large member base and provider network

  • VictoriaSignificant operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Significant members and corporate operations

  • QueenslandSome operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Major member base and claims activity

  • South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Member premiums and healthcare services

Coarse bands are AI estimates based on public company information.

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