Perenti Limited operates as a mining services company worldwide. The company operates through Contract Mining, Drilling Services, and Mining and Technology Services segments. It offers underground and surface contract mining, exploration drilling, earthmoving, and machinery rebuilds services; and drilling services including specialized deep hole multi-intersectional directional diamond core drilling, underground diamond core drilling, drilling and blasting, and in-pit grade control services. The company also provides mining support services, such as equipment hire, equipment parts and sales, equipment supply, logistics services, and technology driven products and services. In addition, it engages in parts manufacturing. The company was formerly known as Perenti Global Limited and changed its name to Perenti Limited in October 2022. Perenti Limited was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Northbridge, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.31% | — |
| 10 July | 0.33% | — |
| 9 July | 0.32% | — |
| 8 July | 0.34% | — |
| 7 July | 0.37% | — |
| 6 July | 0.38% | — |
| 3 July | 0.38% | — |
| 2 July | 0.37% | — |
| 1 July | 0.37% | — |
Perenti Limited (PRN) Short Interest Summary
Perenti Limited (PRN) currently has 0.31% of its shares sold short (2.9 million shares, worth approximately $6.1 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes PRN the #374 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in PRN is down 0.07% over the past week and down 0.09% over the past month. PRN is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent PRN Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.31% | 2.9M | $2.18 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.33% | 3.1M | $2.19 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.32% | 3.0M | $2.16 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.34% | 3.1M | $2.14 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.37% | 3.4M | $2.22 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.38% | 3.5M | $2.30 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.38% | 3.5M | $2.32 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.37% | 3.5M | $2.27 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.37% | 3.4M | $2.30 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.36% | 3.4M | $2.25 |
PRN Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perenti Limited (PRN)'s current short interest?
Perenti Limited (PRN) currently has a short interest of 0.31% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.31% of PRN'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 PRN heavily shorted on the ASX?
PRN has a relatively low short interest of 0.31%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for PRN investors?
Short interest in PRN shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.31%, PRN's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this PRN 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 PRN.