Woodside Energy Group
Woodside Energy Group is a leading Australian energy company specializing in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of hydrocarbon resources. It operates major projects such as the North West Shelf Gas Project and Pluto LNG in Western Australia, positioning itself as a key player in the global LNG market. The company leverages advanced technology and strategic partnerships to optimize resource extraction and distribution.
Short position
Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) has 3.06% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 58,121,330 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.40 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.57 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 4.34% in May 2022. WDS is classified in the Energy industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
Price & short interest
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4Woodside Energy Group (WDS) short interest history
WDS Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- -0.40pp
- 90-day change
- +0.57pp
- 1-year change
- -0.32pp
- All-time high
- 4.34% (May 2022)
- All-time low
- 0.00% (June 2010)
Is WDS heavily shorted?
Not especially: 3.06% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #110 of 799 ASX securities with reported short positions. ASIC requires positions of 0.01% of issued capital or $100,000 (whichever is less) to be reported.
How has WDS's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days Woodside Energy Group's short interest has been broadly stable, and over 90 days it has risen 0.57 percentage points. The current level is 3.06% of shares on issue.
What is the highest WDS's short interest has been?
Since 2010, Woodside Energy Group's short interest peaked at 4.34% in May 2022 and bottomed at 0.00% in June 2010.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from daily ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay. Shorted aggregates the full history since 2010. See our methodology.