Medibank Private (MPL) Short Interest
Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) had 2.92% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 80,303,380 shares. Medibank Private operates in the Insurance industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).
Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.

Medibank Private
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
Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) has 2.92% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 80,303,380 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.57 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.72 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 3.86% 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.
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.
Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.
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