Origin Energy Limited, an integrated energy company, engages in the exploration and production of natural gas, electricity generation, wholesale and retail sale of electricity and gas, and sale of liquefied natural gas in Australia and internationally. The company operates through Energy Markets, Share of Octopus Energy, and Integrated Gas segments. Its exploration and production portfolio includes the Bowen and Surat basins in Queensland; the Browse basin in Western Australia; and the Cooper-Eromanga basins in Queensland. The company also generates electricity from coal, wind, and solar; sells electricity, natural gas, and LPG; and provides GreenPower products. In addition, it sells, installs, repairs, and maintains solar photovoltaic systems and battery solutions; and offers internet products and services to residential and business customers. Further, the company engages in the e-mobility business. Origin Energy Limited was incorporated in 1946 and is based in Barangaroo, Australia.
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ORIGIN ENERGY ORDINARY
Origin Energy Limited, an integrated energy company, engages in the exploration and production of natural gas, electricity generation, wholesale and retail sale of electricity and gas, and sale of liquefied natural gas in Australia and internationally. The company operates through Energy Markets, Share of Octopus Energy, and Integrated Gas segments.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 1.25% | — |
| 24 Aug | 1.24% | — |
| 21 Aug | 1.16% | — |
| 20 Aug | 1.15% | — |
| 19 Aug | 1.21% | — |
| 18 Aug | 1.12% | — |
| 17 Aug | 1.00% | — |
| 14 Aug | 0.99% | — |
| 13 Aug | 0.98% | — |
Origin Energy (ORG) Short Interest Summary
Origin Energy (ORG) currently has 1.25% of its shares sold short (21.5 million shares, worth approximately $252.3 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes ORG the #208 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in ORG is up 0.13% over the past week and down 0.48% over the past month. ORG is part of the Utilities sector on the ASX.
Recent ORG Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1.25% | 21.5M | $11.86 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1.24% | 21.4M | $11.79 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 1.16% | 19.9M | $11.89 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 1.15% | 19.9M | $12.04 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 1.21% | 20.8M | $12.11 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1.12% | 19.4M | $12.11 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1.00% | 17.3M | $11.99 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.99% | 17.0M | $12.07 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 0.98% | 17.0M | $11.86 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 0.99% | 17.1M | $11.26 |
ORG Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Origin Energy (ORG)'s current short interest?
Origin Energy (ORG) currently has a short interest of 1.25% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.25% of ORG'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 ORG heavily shorted on the ASX?
ORG has a relatively low short interest of 1.25%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for ORG investors?
Short interest in ORG shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.25%, ORG's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this ORG 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 ORG.