AGL Energy Limited, together with its subsidiaries, supplies energy and other essential services in Australia. It operates through in segments: Customer Markets, Integrated Energy, and Investments. The company engages in the retailing of electricity, gas, broadband/mobile/voice, and solar and energy efficiency products and services; and selling, marketing, and branding of customer contact, as well as call center operations. It also operates power generation facilities, including coal, gas-fired, wind, hydro, solar, grid-scale batteries, and natural gas storage; and other firming and storage technology. In addition, the company is involved in the development projects. Further, it provides electric vehicle services, such as electricity plans, chargers, and subscriptions; and moving house services. It serves the residential, small and large businesses, wholesale, energy, telecommunications, and Netflix customers. The company was founded in 1837 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 5.31% | — |
| 10 July | 5.32% | — |
| 9 July | 4.94% | — |
| 8 July | 4.94% | — |
| 7 July | 4.92% | — |
| 6 July | 4.87% | — |
| 3 July | 4.80% | — |
| 2 July | 4.69% | — |
| 1 July | 4.68% | — |
Agl Energy Limited (AGL) Short Interest Summary
Agl Energy Limited (AGL) currently has 5.31% of its shares sold short (35.8 million shares, worth approximately $295.3 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes AGL the #62 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in AGL is up 0.44% over the past week and up 1.34% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5.31% | 35.8M | $8.13 |
| 10 July 2026 | 5.32% | 35.8M | $8.44 |
| 9 July 2026 | 4.94% | 33.2M | $8.52 |
| 8 July 2026 | 4.94% | 33.2M | $8.39 |
| 7 July 2026 | 4.92% | 33.1M | $8.32 |
| 6 July 2026 | 4.87% | 32.8M | $8.38 |
| 3 July 2026 | 4.80% | 32.3M | $8.32 |
| 2 July 2026 | 4.69% | 31.5M | $8.29 |
| 1 July 2026 | 4.68% | 31.5M | $8.39 |
| 30 June 2026 | 4.62% | 31.1M | $8.35 |
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 5.31% of total shares outstanding. This means 5.31% 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 moderate level of short interest at 5.31%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. AGL is currently ranked #62 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
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 5.31%, AGL's short interest is at a moderate 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.