PLS Group Limited engages in the exploration, development, and operation of mineral resources in Australia. The company primarily explores for lithium. Its flagship projects is the 100% owned Pilgangoora project located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The company was formerly known as Pilbara Minerals Limited and changed its name to PLS Group Limited in November 2025. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 9.09% | — |
| 10 July | 9.21% | — |
| 9 July | 9.25% | — |
| 8 July | 9.30% | — |
| 7 July | 9.34% | — |
| 6 July | 9.29% | — |
| 3 July | 9.25% | — |
| 2 July | 11.62% | — |
| 1 July | 9.11% | — |
Pls Group LTD (PLS) Short Interest Summary
Pls Group LTD (PLS) currently has 9.09% of its shares sold short (292.9 million shares, worth approximately $1.3 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes PLS the #21 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in PLS is down 0.20% over the past week and down 1.03% over the past month. PLS is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent PLS Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 9.09% | 292.9M | $4.48 |
| 10 July 2026 | 9.21% | 296.8M | $4.63 |
| 9 July 2026 | 9.25% | 298.2M | $4.61 |
| 8 July 2026 | 9.30% | 299.7M | $4.70 |
| 7 July 2026 | 9.34% | 301.1M | $4.86 |
| 6 July 2026 | 9.29% | 299.4M | $5.14 |
| 3 July 2026 | 9.25% | 298.1M | $5.23 |
| 2 July 2026 | 11.62% | 374.5M | $5.13 |
| 1 July 2026 | 9.11% | 293.4M | $5.11 |
| 30 June 2026 | 8.91% | 286.9M | $5.02 |
PLS Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pls Group LTD (PLS)'s current short interest?
Pls Group LTD (PLS) currently has a short interest of 9.09% of total shares outstanding. This means 9.09% of PLS'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 PLS heavily shorted on the ASX?
PLS has a moderate level of short interest at 9.09%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. PLS is currently ranked #21 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for PLS investors?
Short interest in PLS shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 9.09%, PLS's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this PLS 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 PLS.