Nextdc (NXT) Short Interest

Nextdc (ASX:NXT) had 7.66% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 58,146,144 shares. Nextdc operates in the Software & Services 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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Nextdc

Software & Services

NEXTDC is a leading independent data centre operator in Australia, providing innovative data centre outsourcing solutions, connectivity services, and infrastructure management software. The company operates a nationwide network of Tier III and Tier IV facilities, offering world-class colocation services to both local and international organizations. With a strong focus on sustainability, NEXTDC delivers industry-leading energy efficiency and NABERS 5-star certification.

Short position

short percentage7.66%
reported shorts58.1M
shares on issue759.554M

Nextdc (ASX:NXT) has 7.66% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 58,146,144 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.41 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.67 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 15.14% in April 2019. NXT is classified in the Software & Services 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: Sydney data centres and customer demand

  • VictoriaSignificant operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Melbourne data centres and interconnect

  • QueenslandSome operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Brisbane data centres footprint

  • South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Adelaide data centre operations

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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Data Centres
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Sustainability
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NEXTDC.com

address

20 Wharf Street, BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA, 4000

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