Meridian Energy Limited engages in the generation and retailing of electricity to residential, business, and industrial customers in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company generates electricity through 7 hydro stations; 8 wind farms; and 100MW battery energy storage system, as well as grid-scale solar array. It sells electricity under the Meridian Energy and Powershop brands. It also offers solar installation, software development, professional, and insurance services. The company was formerly known as Hydro Energy Limited. Meridian Energy Limited was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.
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MERIDIAN ENERGY ORD FOR. EXEMPT NZX
Meridian Energy Limited engages in the generation and retailing of electricity to residential, business, and industrial customers in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company generates electricity through 7 hydro stations; 8 wind farms; and 100MW battery energy storage system, as well as grid-scale solar array.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.12% | — |
| 10 July | 0.12% | — |
| 9 July | 0.12% | — |
| 8 July | 0.12% | — |
| 7 July | 0.12% | — |
| 6 July | 0.12% | — |
| 3 July | 0.06% | — |
| 2 July | 0.12% | — |
| 1 July | 0.12% | — |
Meridian Energy Ord For. Exempt Nzx (MEZ) Short Interest Summary
Meridian Energy Ord For. Exempt Nzx (MEZ) currently has 0.12% of its shares sold short (1.6 million shares, worth approximately $7.4 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes MEZ the #442 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in MEZ is down 0.00% over the past week and up 0.01% over the past month. MEZ is part of the Utilities sector on the ASX.
Recent MEZ Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.6M | $4.73 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.6M | $4.65 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.6M | $4.61 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.6M | $4.70 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.6M | $4.64 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.6M | $4.61 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.06% | 0.8M | $4.71 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.6M | $4.74 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.12% | 1.5M | $4.70 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.12% | 1.5M | $4.80 |
MEZ Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Energy Ord For. Exempt Nzx (MEZ)'s current short interest?
Meridian Energy Ord For. Exempt Nzx (MEZ) currently has a short interest of 0.12% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.12% of MEZ'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 MEZ heavily shorted on the ASX?
MEZ has a relatively low short interest of 0.12%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for MEZ investors?
Short interest in MEZ shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.12%, MEZ's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this MEZ 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 MEZ.