88 Energy Limited engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas properties in the United States and Namibia. The company operates through three segments: Oil and Gas exploration in Alaska, USA.; Oil & Gas production in Texas, USA.; and Oil & Gas exploration, Namibia. 88 Energy Limited was formerly known as Tangiers Petroleum Limited and changed its name to 88 Energy Limited in February 2015. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.02% | — |
| 10 July | 0.02% | — |
| 9 July | 0.02% | — |
| 8 July | 0.02% | — |
| 7 July | 0.02% | — |
| 6 July | 0.02% | — |
| 3 July | 0.02% | — |
| 2 July | 0.02% | — |
| 1 July | 0.02% | — |
88 Energy LTD (88E) Short Interest Summary
88 Energy LTD (88E) currently has 0.02% of its shares sold short (263 thousand shares, worth approximately $5K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes 88E the #576 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in 88E is up 0.00% over the past week and up 0.00% over the past month. 88E is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent 88E Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.02% | 0.3M | $0.02 |
88E Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is 88 Energy LTD (88E)'s current short interest?
88 Energy LTD (88E) currently has a short interest of 0.02% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.02% of 88E's shares have been sold short by investors who expect the price to decline. This data is sourced from ASIC reports and updated daily.
Is 88E heavily shorted on the ASX?
88E has a relatively low short interest of 0.02%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for 88E investors?
Short interest in 88E shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.02%, 88E's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this 88E short data come from?
Short position data is published by ASIC with a four trading day delay (T+4) and covers reported short positions as a percentage of total shares on issue. ASX Short Data also tracks daily gross short sales (T+1), securities lending, and director trades for 88E.