Ampol Limited purchases and sells petroleum products in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. It operates through Fuels and Infrastructure, Convenience Retail, and New Zealand segments. The Fuels and Infrastructure segment wholesales fuels and lubricants, including Lytton refinery, trading and shipping, distribution, infrastructure, and energy solutions. The Convenience Retail segment sells fuels through Ampol's network of stores. The New Zealand segment include Z Energy that distributes fuel in New Zealand market. It also engages in EV charging and home electricity solutions business. The company distributes its products through depots, terminals, pipelines, and service station sites. It sells fuels to various customers in defence, mining, transport, marine, agriculture, aviation, and other commercial and industrial sectors. The company was formerly known as Caltex Australia Limited and changed its name to Ampol Limited in May 2020. Ampol Limited was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Alexandria, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 1.78% | — |
| 24 Aug | 1.80% | — |
| 21 Aug | 1.86% | — |
| 20 Aug | 1.84% | — |
| 19 Aug | 1.86% | — |
| 18 Aug | 1.85% | — |
| 17 Aug | 1.84% | — |
| 14 Aug | 1.86% | — |
| 13 Aug | 1.95% | — |
Ampol Limited (ALD) Short Interest Summary
Ampol Limited (ALD) currently has 1.78% of its shares sold short (4.2 million shares, worth approximately $178.4 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes ALD the #173 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in ALD is down 0.07% over the past week and down 1.10% over the past month. ALD is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent ALD Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1.78% | 4.2M | $42.21 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1.80% | 4.3M | $41.57 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 1.86% | 4.4M | $39.85 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 1.84% | 4.4M | $39.80 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 1.86% | 4.4M | $40.12 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1.85% | 4.4M | $40.14 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1.84% | 4.4M | $39.70 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 1.86% | 4.4M | $39.85 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 1.95% | 4.7M | $39.99 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 1.94% | 4.6M | $39.60 |
ALD Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ampol Limited (ALD)'s current short interest?
Ampol Limited (ALD) currently has a short interest of 1.78% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.78% of ALD'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 ALD heavily shorted on the ASX?
ALD has a relatively low short interest of 1.78%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for ALD investors?
Short interest in ALD shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.78%, ALD's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this ALD 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 ALD.