Sigma Healthcare (SIG) Short Interest

Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) had 3.37% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 389,253,300 shares. Sigma 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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Sigma Healthcare

Health Care Equipment & Services

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

short percentage3.37%
reported shorts389.3M
shares on issue11.544B

Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG) has 3.37% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 389,253,300 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.33 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.35 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 7.40% 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.

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.

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

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pharmaceutical wholesale
pharmacy franchise
healthcare distribution
third party logistics
Australian healthcare

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