CAR
CAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARYCAR Group Limited engages in the online vehicle marketplace business in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Chile, China, Canada, North America, North America., and internationally. It offers advertising services that allows private and dealer customers to advertise automotive and non-automotive goods and services for sale across the carsales network; products, including subscriptions, lead fees, listing fees, and priority placement services; and display advertising services, such as placing advertisements for corporate customers comprising automotive manufacturers and finance companies. The company also provides software as a service, research and reporting, valuation, appraisals, and website development and hosting services, as well as photography services. In addition, it offers vehicle inspection services; operates digital automotive and non-automotive marketplaces; and offers automotive data and advertising services. In addition, it is involved in the inspection services; early-stage investments and AI development; online vehicle classified activities. The company was formerly known as carsales.com Ltd and changed its name to CAR Group Limited in November 2023. CAR Group Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Richmond, Australia.
CAR
CAR
CAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARY
CAR Group Limited engages in the online vehicle marketplace business in Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Chile, China, Canada, North America, North America. , and internationally.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 12.03% | — |
| 24 Aug | 12.08% | — |
| 21 Aug | 12.13% | — |
| 20 Aug | 12.00% | — |
| 19 Aug | 12.01% | — |
| 18 Aug | 12.07% | — |
| 17 Aug | 12.09% | — |
| 14 Aug | 11.99% | — |
| 13 Aug | 11.90% | — |
Car Group Limited (CAR) Short Interest Summary
Car Group Limited (CAR) currently has 12.03% of its shares sold short (45.6 million shares, worth approximately $1.3 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CAR the #5 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CAR is down 0.03% over the past week and up 0.57% over the past month. CAR is part of the Communication Services sector on the ASX.
Recent CAR Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 12.03% | 45.6M | $29.30 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 12.08% | 45.8M | $28.51 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 12.13% | 45.9M | $28.74 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 12.00% | 45.5M | $28.46 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 12.01% | 45.5M | $29.00 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 12.07% | 45.7M | $29.10 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 12.09% | 45.8M | $29.59 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 11.99% | 45.4M | $30.10 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 11.90% | 45.1M | $28.54 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 11.88% | 45.0M | $29.00 |
CAR Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Car Group Limited (CAR)'s current short interest?
Car Group Limited (CAR) currently has a short interest of 12.03% of total shares outstanding. This means 12.03% of CAR'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 CAR heavily shorted on the ASX?
Yes. With 12.03% of its shares sold short, CAR is considered heavily shorted — short interest above 10% is generally regarded as high. CAR is currently ranked #5 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for CAR investors?
Short interest in CAR shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 12.03%, CAR's high short interest could signal strong bearish sentiment — or potential for a short squeeze if the price rises. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CAR 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 CAR.