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Southern Cross Electrical Engineering

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Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SCEE) provides comprehensive electrical, instrumentation, communication, and maintenance services. They operate across Australia, focusing on large-scale projects within the infrastructure, commercial, and resources sectors. Their business model centers on delivering specialized solutions for complex projects, positioning them as a key service provider in these sectors.

Short position

short percentage2.48%
reported shorts7.6M
shares on issue308.490M

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) has 2.48% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 7,637,791 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 2.04 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 2.37 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 3.37% in October 2026. SXE is classified in the Capital Goods industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

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Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (SXE) News

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Kalkine
Positive
2d ago

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Director Louise Daw Purchases 440 Shares via Dividend Reinvestment Plan on October 7, 2026

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited (ASX:SXE) announced that director Louise Frances Daw acquired 440 ordinary shares on 7 October 2026 by participating in the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan for the FY26 Final Dividend, as detailed in a Change of Director's Interest Notice filed with the ASX. Key Points Director Louise Frances Daw purchased 440 ordinary shares on 7 October 2026 at a price of $4.869 per share Shares were obtained through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment ...

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Kalkine
Neutral
28 Sept

Which tailwinds lifted Southern Cross Electrical (ASX:SXE)?

Highlights The electrical contractor has joined a broader benchmark index after the September quarterly rebalance took effect. Leadership told a recent roadshow that data centre revenue is forecast to rise sharply this year from an already solid base. A record order book and a cash-rich, debt-free balance sheet sit alongside a legal settlement cost that dented statutory profit. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) has entered a larger benchmark index this month, a milestone that re...

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Kalkine
Positive
17 Sept

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Dividend Check: What Stands Out?

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited (ASX:SXE) is approaching its next ex-dividend date, putting dividend sustainability firmly in focus. Cash generation has supported distributions, but reported earnings coverage has been considerably weaker. Falling earnings per share and a larger share count add important context for anyone assessing the companys dividend profile. The Australian stock market has a growing group of companies attracting attention for income characteristics...

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Kalkine
Neutral
21 Aug

Southern Cross (ASX:SXE): Is the Market Missing Something After Weaker Earnings?

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical Engineering reported weaker annual earnings despite continued market interest in infrastructure projects. The company's shares have remained resilient, reflecting confidence in long-term demand across critical engineering sectors. Valuation estimates remain divided, highlighting differing views on future earnings, margins and project execution. Australia's equity market continues to deliver mixed signals as investors weigh company earnings against lon...

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Kalkine
Neutral
4 Aug

Watch Top Smallcap Stocks: Why Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (ASX:SXE) Is in Focus

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical Engineerings reporting season places project workload at the centre of market attention. Labour availability and cost control remain key themes shaping operational performance. A comparison with NRW Holdings highlights different execution models across Australias contracting sector. Australian shares are entering a reporting period where company-specific delivery is likely to matter more than broad market narratives. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering (A...

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Kalkine
Neutral
13 July

Can SXE (ASX:SXE) Prove Itself as the Next Smallcap Execution Test?

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is drawing fresh attention as project execution becomes a key market focus. The broader Australian market is placing greater weight on operating discipline rather than sector-wide optimism. Engineering demand and contract delivery are shaping sentiment across the Smallcap Stocks category. SXE is drawing market attention as engineering demand, project execution, cash generation and ope...

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Kalkine
Neutral
10 July

Why Is SXE Becoming an AI Infrastructure Name to Watch?

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is gaining attention through electrification and infrastructure project delivery. Contract execution, labour availability and margin discipline remain central to the market narrative. Growing digital infrastructure demand is widening the spotlight on engineering and electrical contractors. Australian shares entered the session with a cautious tone as energy stocks found support while banks an...

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Kalkine
Positive
24 June

SXE (ASX:SXE) Hits Record High as Contract Wins Drive Surge?

Highlights SXE (ASX:SXE) shares reached record highs after strong contract wins and upgraded FY27 expectations. Data centre and mining sector projects continue to drive earnings visibility. Market attention builds around execution momentum within the [ASX 200] industrial space. SXE (ASX:SXE) reached record highs as contract wins and upgraded FY27 guidance reinforced its position in data centre and mining infrastructure demand cycles. Australian equities continue to see selective strengt...

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Kalkine
Positive
22 June

Can Southern Cross Electrical (ASX:SXE) Sustain Its Record Run?

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical raises capital and hits fresh record highs on strong demand. Broker upgrade reinforces momentum across industrial growth stocks. Market focus builds across the ASX 200 industrial segment. Southern Cross Electrical rises to record highs after a strong capital raise and improved sentiment, highlighting momentum in Australia’s industrial infrastructure and engineering services sector. Australian equity markets have seen a sharp spotlight turn towa...

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Kalkine
Neutral
20 June

Southern Cross Electrical (ASX:SXE): Why Is This Industrial Stock Suddenly Surging?

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical Engineering secured significant new project wins across the data centre and mining sectors. A major equity raising is set to support expansion initiatives, project delivery and future growth opportunities. Upgraded earnings expectations have strengthened attention on the company's expanding project pipeline. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering is attracting attention through major project wins, data centre exposure, mining contracts and a contract-backed...

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Kalkine
Neutral
15 June

Why Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Is Capturing Market Attention

Highlights Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has secured major project wins across data centre and resources markets. Updated earnings guidance reflects growing activity across key infrastructure and technology-linked sectors. Expanding exposure to data centres and energy infrastructure continues to support the company's growth profile. Southern Cross Electrical Engineering continues to benefit from major project wins across data centres, mining, and infrastructure markets, reinforcing it...

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