Whitehaven Coal Limited develops and operates coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales. The company produces metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates mines, including open-cut and underground, located in the Gunnedah Coal Basin in New South Wales. The company sells coal in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Europe, and internationally. Whitehaven Coal Limited was founded in 1999 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 2.02% | — |
| 10 July | 1.99% | — |
| 9 July | 1.93% | — |
| 8 July | 1.90% | — |
| 7 July | 1.76% | — |
| 6 July | 1.55% | — |
| 3 July | 1.41% | — |
| 2 July | 1.40% | — |
| 1 July | 1.41% | — |
Whitehaven Coal (WHC) Short Interest Summary
Whitehaven Coal (WHC) currently has 2.02% of its shares sold short (16.6 million shares, worth approximately $125.2 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WHC the #156 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in WHC is up 0.47% over the past week and up 0.38% over the past month. WHC is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent WHC Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 2.02% | 16.6M | $7.54 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.99% | 16.3M | $7.42 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.93% | 15.8M | $7.40 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.90% | 15.6M | $7.26 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.76% | 14.5M | $7.11 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.55% | 12.8M | $7.55 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.41% | 11.6M | $7.59 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.40% | 11.5M | $7.53 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.41% | 11.6M | $7.48 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.38% | 11.4M | $7.63 |
WHC Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehaven Coal (WHC)'s current short interest?
Whitehaven Coal (WHC) currently has a short interest of 2.02% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.02% of WHC'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 WHC heavily shorted on the ASX?
WHC has a relatively low short interest of 2.02%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WHC investors?
Short interest in WHC shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.02%, WHC's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WHC 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 WHC.