AGL Energy Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of private electricity generation portfolio in Australia. It operates through three segments: Customer Markets, Integrated Energy, and Investments. The company is involved in the retailing of electricity, gas and energy-related products and services to residential, small, and large business customers; sales, marketing, brand, customer contact, and call center operations; and power generation portfolio and other key assets, including coal, gas and renewable generation facilities, grid-scale batteries, natural gas storage infrastructure, and development projects. It also provides solar and batteries for home; AGL internet; mobile SIM plans; and electric vehicles, home chargers, and EV electricity plan, as well as EV subscription and public EV charging; and moving houses and business services. The company was founded in 1837 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 4.58% | — |
| 24 Aug | 4.41% | — |
| 21 Aug | 5.28% | — |
| 20 Aug | 5.24% | — |
| 19 Aug | 5.26% | — |
| 18 Aug | 5.27% | — |
| 17 Aug | 5.31% | — |
| 14 Aug | 5.24% | — |
| 13 Aug | 5.66% | — |
Agl Energy Limited (AGL) Short Interest Summary
Agl Energy Limited (AGL) currently has 4.58% of its shares sold short (30.8 million shares, worth approximately $263.0 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes AGL the #73 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in AGL is down 0.70% over the past week and down 0.91% over the past month. AGL is part of the Utilities sector on the ASX.
Recent AGL Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 4.58% | 30.8M | $8.57 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 4.41% | 29.7M | $8.52 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 5.28% | 35.5M | $8.62 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 5.24% | 35.2M | $8.70 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 5.26% | 35.4M | $8.73 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 5.27% | 35.5M | $8.70 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 5.31% | 35.7M | $8.80 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 5.24% | 35.3M | $8.82 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 5.66% | 38.1M | $8.71 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 5.49% | 36.9M | $8.72 |
AGL Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agl Energy Limited (AGL)'s current short interest?
Agl Energy Limited (AGL) currently has a short interest of 4.58% of total shares outstanding. This means 4.58% of AGL'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 AGL heavily shorted on the ASX?
AGL has a relatively low short interest of 4.58%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for AGL investors?
Short interest in AGL shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 4.58%, AGL's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this AGL 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 AGL.