COH
COCHLEAR LIMITED ORDINARYCochlear Limited provides implantable hearing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. It offers cochlear implant systems; replacement sound processors, accessories, and other services; bone conduction systems and replacement sound processors; and recipient support tools. The company also provides Cochlear connected care solutions, such as Cochlear Nucleus SmartNav System; Cochlear Custom Sound Pro Fitting Software; Cochlear Remote Assist; Cochlear Remote Check; and Cochlear Link. It offers its products and services under the Cochlear, Nucleus, Nexa, Osia, and Cochlear Baha brands. Cochlear Limited was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
COH
COH
COCHLEAR LIMITED ORDINARY
Cochlear Limited provides implantable hearing solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. It offers cochlear implant systems; replacement sound processors, accessories, and other services; bone conduction systems and replacement sound processors; and recipient support tools.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 9.23% | — |
| 24 Aug | 9.19% | — |
| 21 Aug | 9.02% | — |
| 20 Aug | 8.90% | — |
| 19 Aug | 8.94% | — |
| 18 Aug | 8.74% | — |
| 17 Aug | 9.04% | — |
| 14 Aug | 9.16% | — |
| 13 Aug | 8.98% | — |
Cochlear Limited (COH) Short Interest Summary
Cochlear Limited (COH) currently has 9.23% of its shares sold short (6.0 million shares, worth approximately $821.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes COH the #20 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in COH is up 0.49% over the past week and down 0.27% over the past month. COH is part of the Health Care sector on the ASX.
Recent COH Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 9.23% | 6.0M | $137.84 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 9.19% | 6.0M | $135.77 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 9.02% | 5.9M | $135.48 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 8.90% | 5.8M | $136.82 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 8.94% | 5.8M | $137.30 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 8.74% | 5.7M | $141.20 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 9.04% | 5.9M | $131.25 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 9.16% | 6.0M | $133.60 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 8.98% | 5.9M | $133.93 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 9.13% | 6.0M | $131.68 |
COH Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cochlear Limited (COH)'s current short interest?
Cochlear Limited (COH) currently has a short interest of 9.23% of total shares outstanding. This means 9.23% of COH'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 COH heavily shorted on the ASX?
COH has a moderate level of short interest at 9.23%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. COH is currently ranked #20 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for COH investors?
Short interest in COH shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 9.23%, COH's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this COH 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 COH.