NEC
NINE ENTERTAINMENT ORDINARYNine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited engages in the broadcasting and program production on free to air television, broadcast video on demand, and subscription video on demand in Australia. The company operates through Streaming & Broadcast, Publishing, and Outdoor segments. It is involved in the operation of a broadcast network through linear television, including Channel 9 for news, entertainment, and sport destinations; 9GO! for entertainment, reality, comedy, and blockbuster movies; and 9Life, a lifestyle destination. The company also engages in the operation of 9Now, a broadcast video on demand platform; and cross-platform news, such as newspapers, news-inserted magazines, digital, and events under the Nine.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times, WAtoday, The Sun Herald, Sunday Age, and Drive brands. In addition, it offers subscription video-on-demand streaming services under the STAN brand; events for entertainment, lifestyle, food, finance, and leadership; AM radio channels consisting of 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR stations; and out-of-home advertising and media services for a portfolio of owned and represented digital and static billboards, street furniture, and airport locations. Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited was founded in 1956 and is based in North Sydney, Australia.
NEC
NEC
NINE ENTERTAINMENT ORDINARY
Nine Entertainment Co. Holdings Limited engages in the broadcasting and program production on free to air television, broadcast video on demand, and subscription video on demand in Australia.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 2.52% | — |
| 24 Aug | 2.54% | — |
| 21 Aug | 2.58% | — |
| 20 Aug | 2.56% | — |
| 19 Aug | 2.39% | — |
| 18 Aug | 2.43% | — |
| 17 Aug | 2.52% | — |
| 14 Aug | 2.49% | — |
| 13 Aug | 2.50% | — |
Nine Entertainment (NEC) Short Interest Summary
Nine Entertainment (NEC) currently has 2.52% of its shares sold short (39.9 million shares, worth approximately $38.7 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes NEC the #129 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in NEC is up 0.09% over the past week and down 0.31% over the past month. NEC is part of the Communication Services sector on the ASX.
Recent NEC Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 2.52% | 39.9M | $0.98 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2.54% | 40.3M | $0.96 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2.58% | 40.9M | $0.96 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 2.56% | 40.6M | $0.98 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 2.39% | 37.9M | $0.98 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 2.43% | 38.6M | $0.98 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2.52% | 40.0M | $0.96 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2.49% | 39.5M | $0.97 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 2.50% | 39.6M | $0.98 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 2.50% | 39.6M | $0.99 |
NEC Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nine Entertainment (NEC)'s current short interest?
Nine Entertainment (NEC) currently has a short interest of 2.52% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.52% of NEC'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 NEC heavily shorted on the ASX?
NEC has a relatively low short interest of 2.52%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for NEC investors?
Short interest in NEC shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.52%, NEC's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this NEC 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 NEC.