HVN
HARVEY NORMAN ORDINARYHarvey Norman Holdings Limited engages in the integrated retail, franchise, property, and digital system businesses. The company franchises and sells products in various categories, including electrical goods, furniture, computerized communications, bedding and Manchester, kitchen and small appliances, bathroom and tiles, and carpets and floorings. It operates complexes under the Harvey Norman, Domayne, and Joyce Mayne brands. The company is also involved in the property investment and media placement activities; acts as a lessor of premises to Harvey Norman, Domayne, and Joyce Mayne franchisees and other third parties, as well as retail properties; development and sale of properties; and provision of consumer finance and other commercial loans and advances. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Homebush West, Australia.
HVN
HVN
HARVEY NORMAN ORDINARY
Harvey Norman Holdings Limited engages in the integrated retail, franchise, property, and digital system businesses. The company franchises and sells products in various categories, including electrical goods, furniture, computerized communications, bedding and Manchester, kitchen and small appliances, bathroom and tiles, and carpets and floorings.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.73% | — |
| 10 July | 1.72% | — |
| 9 July | 1.67% | — |
| 8 July | 1.68% | — |
| 7 July | 1.66% | — |
| 6 July | 1.67% | — |
| 3 July | 1.63% | — |
| 2 July | 1.57% | — |
| 1 July | 1.49% | — |
Harvey Norman (HVN) Short Interest Summary
Harvey Norman (HVN) currently has 1.73% of its shares sold short (21.5 million shares, worth approximately $102.2 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes HVN the #171 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in HVN is up 0.06% over the past week and up 0.31% over the past month. HVN is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector on the ASX.
Recent HVN Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.73% | 21.5M | $4.78 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.72% | 21.4M | $4.73 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.67% | 20.8M | $4.75 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.68% | 20.9M | $4.77 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.66% | 20.7M | $4.66 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.67% | 20.8M | $4.62 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.63% | 20.3M | $4.64 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.57% | 19.5M | $4.63 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.49% | 18.6M | $4.79 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.47% | 18.3M | $4.82 |
HVN Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey Norman (HVN)'s current short interest?
Harvey Norman (HVN) currently has a short interest of 1.73% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.73% of HVN'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 HVN heavily shorted on the ASX?
HVN has a relatively low short interest of 1.73%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for HVN investors?
Short interest in HVN shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.73%, HVN's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this HVN 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 HVN.