Sigma Healthcare
Sigma Healthcare is a leading Australian retail pharmacy franchisor and full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor. They support a large retail network of franchised pharmacies, including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, and Discount Drug Stores. In February 2025, Sigma merged with Chemist Warehouse Group, combining Sigma's distribution infrastructure with Chemist Warehouse's retail expertise.
Short position
Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) has 5.46% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 630,631,230 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 1.14 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 1.97 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 7.54% in July 2018. SIG 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.
Price & short interest
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Company
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Operations exposure
New South WalesSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Major distribution centres and pharmacy network
VictoriaSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Wholesale distribution and support operations
QueenslandSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Distribution footprint and pharmacy customers
South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Hospital services and logistics operations
Western AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Wholesale distribution and pharmacy servicing
Coarse bands are AI estimates based on public company information.
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