Sonic Healthcare (SHL) Short Interest

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) had 8.01% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 39,572,100 shares. Sonic Healthcare operates in the Health Care Equipment & 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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Sonic Healthcare

Health Care Equipment & Services

Sonic Healthcare is a leading global provider of medical diagnostics services, specializing in laboratory medicine, radiology, and corporate medical services. With a strong presence in Australasia, Europe, and North America, Sonic Healthcare is renowned for its Medical Leadership culture, which prioritizes patient care and clinical excellence.

Short position

short percentage8.01%
reported shorts39.6M
shares on issue494.238M

Sonic Healthcare (ASX:SHL) has 8.01% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 39,572,100 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 1.09 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 1.96 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 8.11% in August 2026. SHL is classified in the Health Care Equipment & Services industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.

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