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Wesfarmers

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) is a diversified conglomerate whose core operations are in Australian and New Zealand retail through Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the Wesfarmers Health network (including Priceline Pharmacy), supported by industrial businesses in chemicals, energy and fertilisers, industrial and safety products and lithium chemicals. The group focuses on value-oriented, everyday-needs retailing with leading market positions in home improvement, discount department stores and pharmacy, complemented by industrial assets that provide stable cash flows and exposure to resources and agriculture. Wesfarmers’ strategy emphasises scale, disciplined capital allocation and data-driven customer insights, underpinned by a strong balance sheet that enables ongoing investment and bolt‑on acquisitions. Its portfolio approach and ownership of market-leading brands give it resilience across economic cycles and consumer spending conditions.

Short position

short percentage1.82%
reported shorts20.7M
shares on issue1.135B

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) has 1.82% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 20,652,476 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.41 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.60 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 3.74% in December 2011. WES is classified in the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

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