KMD
KMD BRANDS LIMITED ORD FOR.EXEMPT NZXKMD Brands Limited, together with its subsidiaries, designs, markets, wholesales, and retails apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors under the Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz brand names. It operates in New Zealand, Australia, North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Brazil, and internationally. The company was formerly known as Kathmandu Holdings Limited and changed its name to KMD Brands Limited in March 2022. KMD Brands Limited was founded in 1987 and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
KMD
KMD
KMD BRANDS LIMITED ORD FOR.EXEMPT NZX
KMD Brands Limited, together with its subsidiaries, designs, markets, wholesales, and retails apparel, footwear, and equipment for surfing and the outdoors under the Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz brand names. It operates in New Zealand, Australia, North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Brazil, and internationally.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.42% | — |
| 10 July | 0.00% | — |
| 9 July | 0.28% | — |
| 8 July | 0.14% | — |
| 7 July | 0.14% | — |
| 6 July | 0.00% | — |
| 3 July | 0.00% | — |
| 2 July | — | — |
| 1 July | — | — |
Kmd Brands Limited Ord For.exempt Nzx (KMD) Short Interest Summary
Kmd Brands Limited Ord For.exempt Nzx (KMD) currently has 0.42% of its shares sold short (303 thousand shares, worth approximately $429K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes KMD the #328 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in KMD is up 0.42% over the past week and up 0.27% over the past month. KMD is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector on the ASX.
Recent KMD Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.42% | 0.3M | $1.40 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $1.40 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.28% | 0.2M | $1.40 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.14% | 0.1M | $1.42 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.14% | 0.1M | $1.42 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $1.43 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $1.46 |
| 29 June 2026 | 0.15% | 2.6M | $1.50 |
| 26 June 2026 | 0.15% | 2.6M | $1.45 |
| 25 June 2026 | 0.15% | 2.7M | $1.50 |
KMD Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kmd Brands Limited Ord For.exempt Nzx (KMD)'s current short interest?
Kmd Brands Limited Ord For.exempt Nzx (KMD) currently has a short interest of 0.42% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.42% of KMD'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 KMD heavily shorted on the ASX?
KMD has a relatively low short interest of 0.42%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for KMD investors?
Short interest in KMD shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.42%, KMD's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this KMD 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 KMD.