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COLLINS FOODS LTD ORDINARYCollins Foods Limited engages in the operation of restaurants in Australia and Europe. The company operates through two segments, KFC Australia and KFC Europe. It operates restaurants under the KFC brand name. The company was founded in 1969 and is based in Hamilton, Australia.
CKF
CKF
COLLINS FOODS LTD ORDINARY
Collins Foods Limited engages in the operation of restaurants in Australia and Europe. The company operates through two segments, KFC Australia and KFC Europe.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 1.70% | — |
| 24 Aug | 1.71% | — |
| 21 Aug | 1.69% | — |
| 20 Aug | 1.66% | — |
| 19 Aug | 1.68% | — |
| 18 Aug | 1.66% | — |
| 17 Aug | 1.63% | — |
| 14 Aug | 1.61% | — |
| 13 Aug | 1.58% | — |
Collins Foods LTD (CKF) Short Interest Summary
Collins Foods LTD (CKF) currently has 1.70% of its shares sold short (2.0 million shares, worth approximately $16.5 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CKF the #177 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CKF is up 0.04% over the past week and up 0.29% over the past month. CKF is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector on the ASX.
Recent CKF Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1.70% | 2.0M | $8.23 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1.71% | 2.0M | $8.09 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 1.69% | 2.0M | $8.00 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 1.66% | 2.0M | $7.99 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 1.68% | 2.0M | $7.99 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1.66% | 2.0M | $8.01 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1.63% | 1.9M | $8.13 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 1.61% | 1.9M | $8.16 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 1.58% | 1.9M | $8.14 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 1.58% | 1.9M | $8.14 |
CKF Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collins Foods LTD (CKF)'s current short interest?
Collins Foods LTD (CKF) currently has a short interest of 1.70% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.70% of CKF'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 CKF heavily shorted on the ASX?
CKF has a relatively low short interest of 1.70%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for CKF investors?
Short interest in CKF shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.70%, CKF's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CKF 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 CKF.