WES
WESFARMERS LIMITED ORDINARYWesfarmers Limited engages in the retail business in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company sells outdoor living and building materials, as well as home, garden, and lifestyle improvement products; apparel and general merchandise, including toys and consumables, as well as leisure, entertainment, and soft home products; and office products and solutions, such as stationery, technology, furniture, art supplies, and learning and development resources, as well as print and create, and technical support services through its Officeworks stores. It also provides hardware and software repairs, system security solutions, wireless and wired networking services, virus and spyware prevention and removal, and data backup and recovery solutions. In addition, the company manufactures and supplies ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and industrial chemicals; manufactures, imports, and distributes phosphate, nitrogen, and potassium-based fertilizers, as well as soil and plant analysis service supported; supplies polyvinyl chloride resins; produces wood-plastic composite products; and manufactures and distributes sodium cyanide and lithium hydroxide. Further, it supplies and distributes maintenance, repair, operating, and industrial safety products and services; supplies tools, safety gear, personal protective equipment, electricals, work wear, and other industrial supplies; provides risk and compliance management services, as well as footwear; and offers safety products, uniforms, engineering supplies, and packaging services. Additionally, the company provides health, beauty, and wellbeing products and services; clinical cosmetic and skin care treatments; digital health services; and retail support services, as well as distributes pharmaceutical goods; operates an online marketplace; and manages retail subscription program and retail media network. Wesfarmers Limited was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
WES
WES
WESFARMERS LIMITED ORDINARY
Wesfarmers Limited engages in the retail business in Australia, New Zealand, and internationally. The company sells outdoor living and building materials, as well as home, garden, and lifestyle improvement products; apparel and general merchandise, including toys and consumables, as well as leisure, entertainment, and soft home products; and office products and solutions, such as stationery, technology, furniture, art supplies, and learning and development resources, as well as print and create, and technical support services through its Officeworks stores.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.30% | — |
| 10 July | 1.30% | — |
| 9 July | 1.30% | — |
| 8 July | 1.28% | — |
| 7 July | 1.22% | — |
| 6 July | 1.27% | — |
| 3 July | 1.27% | — |
| 2 July | 1.34% | — |
| 1 July | 1.27% | — |
Wesfarmers Limited (WES) Short Interest Summary
Wesfarmers Limited (WES) currently has 1.30% of its shares sold short (14.7 million shares, worth approximately $1.4 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WES the #208 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in WES is up 0.02% over the past week and up 0.02% over the past month. WES is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector on the ASX.
Recent WES Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.30% | 14.7M | $91.32 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.30% | 14.7M | $89.70 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.30% | 14.7M | $90.87 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.28% | 14.6M | $90.18 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.22% | 13.9M | $89.76 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.27% | 14.5M | $89.04 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.27% | 14.4M | $88.25 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.34% | 15.2M | $86.85 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.27% | 14.4M | $90.50 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.28% | 14.5M | $90.40 |
WES Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wesfarmers Limited (WES)'s current short interest?
Wesfarmers Limited (WES) currently has a short interest of 1.30% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.30% of WES'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 WES heavily shorted on the ASX?
WES has a relatively low short interest of 1.30%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WES investors?
Short interest in WES shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.30%, WES's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WES 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 WES.