Lakes Blue Energy NL, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration of oil and gas properties. The company holds interests in petroleum and mineral exploration rights in Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland; Papua New Guinea; and the United States. The company was formerly known as Lakes Oil NL and changed its name to Lakes Blue Energy NL in March 2021. Lakes Blue Energy NL was incorporated in 1946 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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LAKES BLUE ENERGY ORDINARY
Lakes Blue Energy NL, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration of oil and gas properties. The company holds interests in petroleum and mineral exploration rights in Victoria, South Australia, and Queensland; Papua New Guinea; and the United States.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data1 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | 0.11% | — |
Lakes Blue Energy (LKO) Short Interest Summary
Lakes Blue Energy (LKO) currently has 0.11% of its shares sold short (98 thousand shares), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes LKO the #445 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. LKO is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent LKO Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 0.11% | 0.1M | — |
LKO Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakes Blue Energy (LKO)'s current short interest?
Lakes Blue Energy (LKO) currently has a short interest of 0.11% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.11% of LKO'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 LKO heavily shorted on the ASX?
LKO has a relatively low short interest of 0.11%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for LKO investors?
Short interest in LKO shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.11%, LKO's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this LKO 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 LKO.