Contact Energy Limited generates and sells electricity and natural gas in New Zealand. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. The company involved in selling electricity to the wholesale electricity market, to commercial and industrial customers; and delivering electricity, natural gas, broadband, and other products and services to mass market customers. It also provides bottled gas products. In addition, the company owns and operates hydro, geothermal, and thermal power stations. Contact Energy Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 0.09% | — |
| 24 Aug | 0.09% | — |
| 21 Aug | 0.09% | — |
| 20 Aug | 0.09% | — |
| 19 Aug | 0.09% | — |
| 18 Aug | 0.08% | — |
| 17 Aug | 0.08% | — |
| 14 Aug | 0.07% | — |
| 13 Aug | 0.07% | — |
Contact Energy LTD Ord For. Exempt Nzx (CEN) Short Interest Summary
Contact Energy LTD Ord For. Exempt Nzx (CEN) currently has 0.09% of its shares sold short (503 thousand shares, worth approximately $3.6 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CEN the #455 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CEN is up 0.01% over the past week and up 0.02% over the past month. CEN is part of the Utilities sector on the ASX.
Recent CEN Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 0.09% | 0.5M | $7.45 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 0.09% | 0.5M | $7.37 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 0.09% | 0.5M | $7.44 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.09% | 0.5M | $7.40 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 0.09% | 0.5M | $7.41 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 0.08% | 0.4M | $7.44 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.08% | 0.4M | $7.42 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.07% | 0.4M | $7.40 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 0.07% | 0.4M | $7.42 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 0.07% | 0.4M | $7.42 |
CEN Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contact Energy LTD Ord For. Exempt Nzx (CEN)'s current short interest?
Contact Energy LTD Ord For. Exempt Nzx (CEN) currently has a short interest of 0.09% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.09% of CEN'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 CEN heavily shorted on the ASX?
CEN has a relatively low short interest of 0.09%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for CEN investors?
Short interest in CEN shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.09%, CEN's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CEN 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 CEN.