Paladin Energy Ltd, through its subsidiaries, engages in the development and exploration of mineral properties in Australia, Canada, and Namibia. It explores for uranium deposits. The company was formerly known as Paladin Resources Ltd and changed its name to Paladin Energy Ltd in November 2007. Paladin Energy Ltd was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 11.48% | — |
| 10 July | 11.32% | — |
| 9 July | 11.48% | — |
| 8 July | 11.49% | — |
| 7 July | 11.40% | — |
| 6 July | 11.39% | — |
| 3 July | 11.40% | — |
| 2 July | 11.45% | — |
| 1 July | 11.39% | — |
Paladin Energy LTD (PDN) Short Interest Summary
Paladin Energy LTD (PDN) currently has 11.48% of its shares sold short (51.6 million shares, worth approximately $473.6 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes PDN the #10 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in PDN is up 0.09% over the past week and up 0.61% over the past month. PDN is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent PDN Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 11.48% | 51.6M | $9.69 |
| 10 July 2026 | 11.32% | 50.9M | $10.06 |
| 9 July 2026 | 11.48% | 51.6M | $9.66 |
| 8 July 2026 | 11.49% | 51.7M | $9.51 |
| 7 July 2026 | 11.40% | 51.2M | $9.51 |
| 6 July 2026 | 11.39% | 51.2M | $9.92 |
| 3 July 2026 | 11.40% | 51.2M | $9.98 |
| 2 July 2026 | 11.45% | 51.4M | $9.95 |
| 1 July 2026 | 11.39% | 51.2M | $9.93 |
| 30 June 2026 | 11.55% | 51.9M | $9.30 |
PDN Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paladin Energy LTD (PDN)'s current short interest?
Paladin Energy LTD (PDN) currently has a short interest of 11.48% of total shares outstanding. This means 11.48% of PDN'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 PDN heavily shorted on the ASX?
Yes. With 11.48% of its shares sold short, PDN is considered heavily shorted — short interest above 10% is generally regarded as high. PDN is currently ranked #10 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for PDN investors?
Short interest in PDN shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 11.48%, PDN's high short interest could signal strong bearish sentiment — or potential for a short squeeze if the price rises. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this PDN 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 PDN.