Metcash (MTS) Short Interest
Metcash (ASX:MTS) had 3.63% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 39,886,290 shares. Metcash operates in the Consumer Staples 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.
Metcash
Metcash is a leading wholesaler in Australia, supporting independent retailers across food, grocery, liquor, hardware, and automotive sectors. The company provides merchandising, operational, and marketing support to help retailers become the 'Best Store in Their Town'.
Short position
Metcash (ASX:MTS) has 3.63% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 39,886,290 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.76 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.41 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 24.53% in November 2015. MTS 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.
Operations exposure
South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: SA distribution and retail operations
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Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.
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