Beach Energy Limited operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company. The company engages in the operated and non-operated, onshore and offshore, oil and gas production in producing basins located in Australia and New Zealand. It also engages in the provision of wholesale domestic gas, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, condensate, liquefied petroleum gas, and carbon dioxide; and exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The company was formerly known as Beach Petroleum Limited and changed its name to Beach Energy Limited in December 2009. Beach Energy Limited was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 7.59% | — |
| 24 Aug | 7.96% | — |
| 21 Aug | 8.20% | — |
| 20 Aug | 8.31% | — |
| 19 Aug | 8.42% | — |
| 18 Aug | 8.48% | — |
| 17 Aug | 8.53% | — |
| 14 Aug | 8.57% | — |
| 13 Aug | 8.60% | — |
Beach Energy Limited (BPT) Short Interest Summary
Beach Energy Limited (BPT) currently has 7.59% of its shares sold short (173.1 million shares, worth approximately $148.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes BPT the #35 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in BPT is down 0.90% over the past week and down 0.74% over the past month. BPT is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent BPT Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 7.59% | 173.1M | $0.86 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 7.96% | 181.7M | $0.87 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 8.20% | 187.0M | $0.88 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 8.31% | 189.6M | $0.89 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 8.42% | 192.0M | $0.90 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 8.48% | 193.5M | $0.90 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 8.53% | 194.6M | $0.88 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 8.57% | 195.5M | $0.87 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 8.60% | 196.3M | $0.86 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 8.63% | 196.9M | $0.87 |
BPT Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beach Energy Limited (BPT)'s current short interest?
Beach Energy Limited (BPT) currently has a short interest of 7.59% of total shares outstanding. This means 7.59% of BPT'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 BPT heavily shorted on the ASX?
BPT has a moderate level of short interest at 7.59%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. BPT is currently ranked #35 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for BPT investors?
Short interest in BPT shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 7.59%, BPT's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this BPT 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 BPT.