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EAGERS AUTOMOTIVE ORDINARYEagers Automotive Limited owns and operates motor vehicle dealerships in Australia and New Zealand. It operates in two segments, Car Retailing and Property. The company offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles, vehicle maintenance and repair services, vehicle parts, service contracts, vehicle brokerage services, vehicle protection products, and other aftermarket products. It also engages in facilitating financing for vehicle purchases through third-party sources; and motor auction and forklift rental business. In addition, the company acquires commercial properties primarily for use as facility premises for its motor dealership operations. The company was formerly known as A.P. Eagers Limited and changed its name to Eagers Automotive Limited in July 2020. Eagers Automotive Limited was founded in 1913 and is based in Newstead, Australia.
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EAGERS AUTOMOTIVE ORDINARY
Eagers Automotive Limited owns and operates motor vehicle dealerships in Australia and New Zealand. It operates in two segments, Car Retailing and Property.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 2.55% | — |
| 24 Aug | 2.58% | — |
| 21 Aug | 2.59% | — |
| 20 Aug | 2.57% | — |
| 19 Aug | 2.57% | — |
| 18 Aug | 2.57% | — |
| 17 Aug | 2.60% | — |
| 14 Aug | 2.61% | — |
| 13 Aug | 2.60% | — |
Eagers Automotive (APE) Short Interest Summary
Eagers Automotive (APE) currently has 2.55% of its shares sold short (7.2 million shares, worth approximately $161.7 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes APE the #127 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in APE is down 0.03% over the past week and up 0.12% over the past month. APE is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector on the ASX.
Recent APE Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 2.55% | 7.2M | $22.57 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2.58% | 7.3M | $22.07 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2.59% | 7.3M | $22.44 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 2.57% | 7.3M | $22.48 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 2.57% | 7.3M | $22.29 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 2.57% | 7.3M | $22.74 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2.60% | 7.3M | $22.79 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2.61% | 7.4M | $23.44 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 2.60% | 7.3M | $23.43 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 2.61% | 7.4M | $23.70 |
APE Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagers Automotive (APE)'s current short interest?
Eagers Automotive (APE) currently has a short interest of 2.55% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.55% of APE'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 APE heavily shorted on the ASX?
APE has a relatively low short interest of 2.55%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for APE investors?
Short interest in APE shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.55%, APE's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this APE 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 APE.