AZJ
AURIZON HOLDINGS LTD ORDINARYAurizon Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the freight business in Australia. It operates through Network, Coal, Bulk, and Other segments. The company operates and manages the Central Queensland Coal Network that consists of 2,670 kilometers of track network; and the South Australia and Northern Territory Network that consists of 2,100 kilometers of track network. It also transports metallurgical and thermal coal; retail and supermarket essentials, refrigerated goods, vehicles, and machinery and equipment; and other commodities, such as iron ore, cement, bauxite, alumina, base metals, grain, fertiliser, and dangerous goods. In addition, the company provides network maintenance; supply chain services, including rail and road transportation, port services, and material handling; and landbridging and containerised freight solutions. It serves mining, metal, industrial, and agricultural customers. The company was formerly known as QR National Limited and changed its name to Aurizon Holdings Limited in December 2012. Aurizon Holdings Limited was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Fortitude Valley, Australia.
AZJ
AZJ
AURIZON HOLDINGS LTD ORDINARY
Aurizon Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the freight business in Australia. It operates through Network, Coal, Bulk, and Other segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 2.41% | — |
| 10 July | 2.41% | — |
| 9 July | 2.29% | — |
| 8 July | 2.30% | — |
| 7 July | 2.28% | — |
| 6 July | 2.31% | — |
| 3 July | 2.34% | — |
| 2 July | 2.39% | — |
| 1 July | 2.35% | — |
Aurizon Holdings LTD (AZJ) Short Interest Summary
Aurizon Holdings LTD (AZJ) currently has 2.41% of its shares sold short (40.6 million shares, worth approximately $172.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes AZJ the #138 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in AZJ is up 0.10% over the past week and down 0.32% over the past month. AZJ is part of the Industrials sector on the ASX.
Recent AZJ Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 2.41% | 40.6M | $4.12 |
| 10 July 2026 | 2.41% | 40.6M | $4.16 |
| 9 July 2026 | 2.29% | 38.5M | $4.20 |
| 8 July 2026 | 2.30% | 38.8M | $4.16 |
| 7 July 2026 | 2.28% | 38.4M | $4.09 |
| 6 July 2026 | 2.31% | 38.9M | $4.09 |
| 3 July 2026 | 2.34% | 39.5M | $4.09 |
| 2 July 2026 | 2.39% | 40.2M | $4.07 |
| 1 July 2026 | 2.35% | 39.6M | $4.16 |
| 30 June 2026 | 2.39% | 40.2M | $4.18 |
AZJ Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurizon Holdings LTD (AZJ)'s current short interest?
Aurizon Holdings LTD (AZJ) currently has a short interest of 2.41% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.41% of AZJ'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 AZJ heavily shorted on the ASX?
AZJ has a relatively low short interest of 2.41%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for AZJ investors?
Short interest in AZJ shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.41%, AZJ's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this AZJ 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 AZJ.