Karoon Energy Ltd operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in Brazil, the United States, and Australia. The company holds 100% interest in the Santos Basin located in the Sáo Paulo, Brazil. Karoon Energy Ltd was formerly known as Karoon Gas Australia Ltd and changed its name to Karoon Energy Ltd in December 2018. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Southbank, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 4.77% | — |
| 10 July | 4.41% | — |
| 9 July | 4.70% | — |
| 8 July | 4.78% | — |
| 7 July | 4.64% | — |
| 6 July | 4.66% | — |
| 3 July | 4.60% | — |
| 2 July | 4.52% | — |
| 1 July | 4.14% | — |
Karoon Energy LTD (KAR) Short Interest Summary
Karoon Energy LTD (KAR) currently has 4.77% of its shares sold short (33.9 million shares, worth approximately $50.6 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes KAR the #67 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in KAR is up 0.11% over the past week and up 1.79% over the past month. KAR is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent KAR Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 4.77% | 33.9M | $1.45 |
| 10 July 2026 | 4.41% | 31.3M | $1.41 |
| 9 July 2026 | 4.70% | 33.4M | $1.47 |
| 8 July 2026 | 4.78% | 33.9M | $1.45 |
| 7 July 2026 | 4.64% | 33.0M | $1.36 |
| 6 July 2026 | 4.66% | 33.1M | $1.38 |
| 3 July 2026 | 4.60% | 32.7M | $1.39 |
| 2 July 2026 | 4.52% | 32.1M | $1.39 |
| 1 July 2026 | 4.14% | 29.4M | $1.42 |
| 30 June 2026 | 3.97% | 28.2M | $1.46 |
KAR Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karoon Energy LTD (KAR)'s current short interest?
Karoon Energy LTD (KAR) currently has a short interest of 4.77% of total shares outstanding. This means 4.77% of KAR'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 KAR heavily shorted on the ASX?
KAR has a relatively low short interest of 4.77%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for KAR investors?
Short interest in KAR shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 4.77%, KAR's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this KAR 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 KAR.