MTS
METCASH LIMITED ORDINARYMetcash Limited operates as a wholesale and distribution company in Australia. The company operates through Food, Liquor, and Hardware segments. Its Food segment distributes a range of products and services to independent supermarket, convenience retail outlets, and food service customers. The Liquor segment engages in the distribution of liquor products to independent retail outlets and hotels. Its Hardware segment distributes hardware products to independent retail outlets; and operates company owned retail stores. The company sells its products under the IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Hardware, Total Tools, Cellarbrations, IGA Liquor, and the Bottle-O brand names. Metcash Limited was founded in 1927 and is based in Macquarie Park, Australia.
MTS
MTS
METCASH LIMITED ORDINARY
Metcash Limited operates as a wholesale and distribution company in Australia. The company operates through Food, Liquor, and Hardware segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 3.63% | — |
| 24 Aug | 3.63% | — |
| 21 Aug | 3.69% | — |
| 20 Aug | 3.66% | — |
| 19 Aug | 3.66% | — |
| 18 Aug | 3.70% | — |
| 17 Aug | 3.69% | — |
| 14 Aug | 3.56% | — |
| 13 Aug | 3.53% | — |
Metcash Limited (MTS) Short Interest Summary
Metcash Limited (MTS) currently has 3.63% of its shares sold short (39.9 million shares, worth approximately $117.4 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes MTS the #93 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in MTS is down 0.07% over the past week and up 0.57% over the past month. MTS is part of the Consumer Staples sector on the ASX.
Recent MTS Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 3.63% | 39.9M | $2.98 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 3.63% | 39.9M | $2.95 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 3.69% | 40.6M | $2.98 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 3.66% | 40.3M | $2.98 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 3.66% | 40.3M | $3.07 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 3.70% | 40.7M | $3.05 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 3.69% | 40.6M | $3.08 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 3.56% | 39.2M | $3.09 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 3.53% | 38.8M | $3.10 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 3.48% | 38.3M | $3.12 |
MTS Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metcash Limited (MTS)'s current short interest?
Metcash Limited (MTS) currently has a short interest of 3.63% of total shares outstanding. This means 3.63% of MTS'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 MTS heavily shorted on the ASX?
MTS has a relatively low short interest of 3.63%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for MTS investors?
Short interest in MTS shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 3.63%, MTS's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this MTS 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 MTS.