FBU
FLETCHER BUILDING ORD FOR. EXEMPT NZXFletcher Building Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes building products in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally. It operates through Building Products, Distribution, Concrete, Australia, Residential and Development, and Construction segments. The company manufactures, distributes, and markets light building products, including insulations, plasterboards, steel products, laminate surfaces, plastic and concrete piping, sinks, and drywall systems used in the residential, industrial, and commercial markets; and distributes building and plumbing products, as well as bathroom products, such as piping, valves, baths, and vanities under the PlaceMakers and Mico brands. It also engages in the extraction and production of aggregates; manufacture of cement, ready-mix concrete, and concrete products, as well as purlin and flooring products; bulk transportation solutions; supply and hire of road systems and safety products, including road safety barriers, lighting and utility columns, poles, and corrugated metal structures; and supply of roofing, cladding, architectural tray, solar roofing products, wires, and steel products. In addition, the company builds and sells residential homes and apartment buildings; develops and sells commercial and residential land; manages retirement village assets; and sells land properties. Further, it provides civil construction; ground engineering; and treatment, storage, and distribution of infrastructure projects, as well as rehabilitation of existing pipelines; piling solutions; construction and maintenance services for roads; residential developments, airports, ports, and windfarms; and supply of asphalt and bitumen products under the Fletcher Construction, Higgins, and Brian Perry Civil brands. Fletcher Building Limited was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
FBU
FBU
FLETCHER BUILDING ORD FOR. EXEMPT NZX
Fletcher Building Limited, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes building products in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally. It operates through Building Products, Distribution, Concrete, Australia, Residential and Development, and Construction segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 3.18% | — |
| 10 July | 3.22% | — |
| 9 July | 3.22% | — |
| 8 July | 3.19% | — |
| 7 July | 3.18% | — |
| 6 July | 3.18% | — |
| 3 July | 3.18% | — |
| 2 July | 3.19% | — |
| 1 July | 3.20% | — |
Fletcher Building Ord For. Exempt Nzx (FBU) Short Interest Summary
Fletcher Building Ord For. Exempt Nzx (FBU) currently has 3.18% of its shares sold short (34.3 million shares, worth approximately $107.2 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes FBU the #104 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in FBU is up 0.01% over the past week and down 0.20% over the past month. FBU is part of the Industrials sector on the ASX.
Recent FBU Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 3.18% | 34.3M | $3.00 |
| 10 July 2026 | 3.22% | 34.6M | $2.96 |
| 9 July 2026 | 3.22% | 34.7M | $2.99 |
| 8 July 2026 | 3.19% | 34.3M | $2.78 |
| 7 July 2026 | 3.18% | 34.2M | $2.74 |
| 6 July 2026 | 3.18% | 34.2M | $2.77 |
| 3 July 2026 | 3.18% | 34.2M | $2.76 |
| 2 July 2026 | 3.19% | 34.3M | $2.72 |
| 1 July 2026 | 3.20% | 34.5M | $2.69 |
| 30 June 2026 | 3.22% | 34.6M | $2.77 |
FBU Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fletcher Building Ord For. Exempt Nzx (FBU)'s current short interest?
Fletcher Building Ord For. Exempt Nzx (FBU) currently has a short interest of 3.18% of total shares outstanding. This means 3.18% of FBU'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 FBU heavily shorted on the ASX?
FBU has a relatively low short interest of 3.18%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for FBU investors?
Short interest in FBU shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 3.18%, FBU's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this FBU 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 FBU.