Xero (XRO) Short Interest

Xero (ASX:XRO) had 4.99% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 8,507,263 shares. Xero operates in the Software & 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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Xero

Software & Services

Xero is a leading provider of cloud-based accounting software tailored for small businesses. It offers a comprehensive suite of financial management tools that streamline accounting processes, enhance financial visibility, and facilitate compliance. Xero's platform is known for its user-friendly interface and seamless integration with third-party applications, making it a preferred choice for small business owners worldwide.

Short position

short percentage4.99%
reported shorts8.5M
shares on issue170.649M

Xero (ASX:XRO) has 4.99% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 8,507,263 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.46 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 1.65 percentage points. XRO is classified in the Software & Services industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

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

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Accounting Software
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Small Business
Financial Technology
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19-23 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, ., WELLINGTON, ., NEW ZEALAND, 6011

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