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AUSTAL LIMITED ORDINARYAustal Limited engages in the design, manufacture, and support of vessels for commercial and defense customers in the United States, Australia, Europe, Asia, and South America. It operates in four segments: USA Shipbuilding, USA Support, Australasia Shipbuilding, and Australasia Support. The company offers vessel construction / shipbuilding revenue includes the design and construction of both defence and commercial vessel platforms; and defence vessels include advanced naval and other defence vessels and commercial vessels including passenger ferries, vehicle passenger ferries, offshore and windfarm vessels, as well as patrol boats for government law enforcement and border protection agencies. It also develops and integrates advanced vessel control and information management systems, including MARINELINK, an integrated monitoring and control system; and motion control systems and interceptors. In addition, the company offers life capability management and vessel support services, including crew training and instruction, vessel servicing, repairs and maintenance, integrated logistics support, vessel sustainment and information management systems support; and comprehensive refit services and management of annual dockings to naval, government and commercial operators. Further, the company provides contract maintenance, aluminum vessel brokerage, and training and consultancy services to commercial and defense fleet operators, as well as manufactures and sells vessel parts, equipment, consumables, and tooling products. Austal Limited was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Henderson, Australia.
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AUSTAL LIMITED ORDINARY
Austal Limited engages in the design, manufacture, and support of vessels for commercial and defense customers in the United States, Australia, Europe, Asia, and South America. It operates in four segments: USA Shipbuilding, USA Support, Australasia Shipbuilding, and Australasia Support.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.46% | — |
| 10 July | 1.48% | — |
| 9 July | 1.48% | — |
| 8 July | 1.45% | — |
| 7 July | 1.44% | — |
| 6 July | 1.43% | — |
| 3 July | 1.41% | — |
| 2 July | 1.39% | — |
| 1 July | 1.34% | — |
Austal Limited (ASB) Short Interest Summary
Austal Limited (ASB) currently has 1.46% of its shares sold short (6.2 million shares, worth approximately $21.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes ASB the #190 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in ASB is up 0.03% over the past week and up 0.41% over the past month. ASB is part of the Industrials sector on the ASX.
Recent ASB Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.46% | 6.2M | $3.54 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.48% | 6.2M | $3.72 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.48% | 6.2M | $3.93 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.45% | 6.1M | $3.83 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.44% | 6.1M | $4.09 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.43% | 6.0M | $4.04 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.41% | 5.9M | $4.19 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.39% | 5.9M | $4.09 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.34% | 5.6M | $4.24 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.31% | 5.5M | $4.05 |
ASB Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austal Limited (ASB)'s current short interest?
Austal Limited (ASB) currently has a short interest of 1.46% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.46% of ASB'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 ASB heavily shorted on the ASX?
ASB has a relatively low short interest of 1.46%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for ASB investors?
Short interest in ASB shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.46%, ASB's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this ASB 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 ASB.