QAN
QANTAS AIRWAYS ORDINARYQantas Airways Limited provides air transportation services in Australia and internationally. The company operates through Qantas Domestic, Qantas International, Jetstar Group, and Qantas Loyalty segments. It offers cargo, passengers, and air freight services; and customer loyalty recognition programs. The company operates under the Qantas and Jetstar brands. Qantas Airways Limited was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Mascot, Australia.
QAN
QAN
QANTAS AIRWAYS ORDINARY
Qantas Airways Limited provides air transportation services in Australia and internationally. The company operates through Qantas Domestic, Qantas International, Jetstar Group, and Qantas Loyalty segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.02% | — |
| 10 July | 1.09% | — |
| 9 July | 1.13% | — |
| 8 July | 1.14% | — |
| 7 July | 1.17% | — |
| 6 July | 1.18% | — |
| 3 July | 1.22% | — |
| 2 July | 1.30% | — |
| 1 July | 1.27% | — |
Qantas Airways (QAN) Short Interest Summary
Qantas Airways (QAN) currently has 1.02% of its shares sold short (15.5 million shares, worth approximately $160.1 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes QAN the #244 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in QAN is down 0.16% over the past week and down 1.18% over the past month. QAN is part of the Industrials sector on the ASX.
Recent QAN Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.02% | 15.5M | $10.43 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.09% | 16.5M | $10.41 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.13% | 17.1M | $10.39 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.14% | 17.3M | $10.55 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.17% | 17.7M | $10.60 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.18% | 17.8M | $10.57 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.22% | 18.5M | $10.61 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.30% | 19.7M | $10.62 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.27% | 19.2M | $10.54 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.94% | 29.3M | $10.62 |
QAN Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qantas Airways (QAN)'s current short interest?
Qantas Airways (QAN) currently has a short interest of 1.02% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.02% of QAN'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 QAN heavily shorted on the ASX?
QAN has a relatively low short interest of 1.02%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for QAN investors?
Short interest in QAN shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.02%, QAN's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this QAN 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 QAN.