Origin Energy (ORG) Short Interest
Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) had 1.24% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 21,418,482 shares. Origin Energy operates in the Utilities industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).
Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.
Origin Energy
Origin Energy operates energy businesses, focusing on electricity and gas supply, along with renewable energy solutions. The company aims to provide useful services to customers, the community, and the planet. Origin has a significant presence in the Australian energy market, offering a range of plans and services for homes and businesses.
Short position
Origin Energy (ASX:ORG) has 1.24% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 21,418,482 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.49 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.23 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 2.92% in October 2015. ORG is classified in the Utilities industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
Operations exposure
VictoriaSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Loy Yang A power station
QueenslandSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: APLNG interests and gas supply
South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Retail customers and generation assets
New South WalesSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Retail customers and gas assets
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Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.
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