Viva Energy Group Limited operates as an energy company in Australia, Singapore, and Papua New Guinea. The company operates through three segments: Convenience & Mobility, Commercial & Industrial, and Energy & Infrastructure. The Convenience & Mobility segment operates as an integrated convenience and fuel network under the Shell, Coles Express, Reddy Express, Liberty, Westside, OTR, S24, and Smokemart and Gift Box (SMGB) brands. The Commercial & Industrial segment supplies fuel, lubricants, polypropylene, and specialty hydrocarbon products to commercial customers in the aviation, marine, transport, resources, construction, agriculture, and manufacturing industries, as well as wholesalers. The Energy & Infrastructure owns and operates a refinery in Geelong, Victoria that refines crude oil into petroleum products; and manufacturer of bitumen and aviation gasoline used in piston engine aircraft, aromatic and aliphatic-based solvents, and polypropylene products. Viva Energy Group Limited was founded in 1901 and is based in Docklands, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.76% | — |
| 10 July | 0.75% | — |
| 9 July | 0.80% | — |
| 8 July | 0.83% | — |
| 7 July | 0.84% | — |
| 6 July | 0.89% | — |
| 3 July | 0.92% | — |
| 2 July | 0.94% | — |
| 1 July | 1.00% | — |
Viva Energy Group (VEA) Short Interest Summary
Viva Energy Group (VEA) currently has 0.76% of its shares sold short (12.5 million shares, worth approximately $28.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes VEA the #272 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in VEA is down 0.13% over the past week and down 0.39% over the past month. VEA is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent VEA Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.76% | 12.5M | $2.33 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.75% | 12.3M | $2.25 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.80% | 13.1M | $2.24 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.83% | 13.6M | $2.22 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.84% | 13.8M | $2.15 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.89% | 14.7M | $2.15 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.92% | 15.1M | $2.14 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.94% | 15.4M | $2.12 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.00% | 16.4M | $2.06 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.01% | 16.5M | $2.07 |
VEA Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viva Energy Group (VEA)'s current short interest?
Viva Energy Group (VEA) currently has a short interest of 0.76% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.76% of VEA'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 VEA heavily shorted on the ASX?
VEA has a relatively low short interest of 0.76%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for VEA investors?
Short interest in VEA shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.76%, VEA's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this VEA 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 VEA.