XRO
XERO LTD ORDINARYXero Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides online business solutions for small businesses and their advisors in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It offers accounting, payroll, payments and other solutions through its Xero platform. The company also provides Planday, an online employee scheduling software; Hubdoc for bills and receipts; Syft, which creates reports, forecasts, dashboards, and consolidations with AI insights; Melio, a place to pay bills, send invoices, and automate AP/AR workflows; TaxCycle, a tax preparation software for accountants and bookkeepers; and Tickstar, an e-invoicing product. Xero Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
XRO
XRO
XERO LTD ORDINARY
Xero Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides online business solutions for small businesses and their advisors in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It offers accounting, payroll, payments and other solutions through its Xero platform.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 5.06% | — |
| 24 Aug | 4.99% | — |
| 21 Aug | 4.97% | — |
| 20 Aug | 4.90% | — |
| 19 Aug | 4.75% | — |
| 18 Aug | 4.71% | — |
| 17 Aug | 4.62% | — |
| 14 Aug | 4.59% | — |
| 13 Aug | 4.42% | — |
Xero LTD (XRO) Short Interest Summary
Xero LTD (XRO) currently has 5.06% of its shares sold short (8.6 million shares, worth approximately $738.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes XRO the #65 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in XRO is up 0.35% over the past week and up 0.56% over the past month. XRO is part of the Information Technology sector on the ASX.
Recent XRO Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 5.06% | 8.6M | $88.95 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 4.99% | 8.5M | $86.73 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 4.97% | 8.5M | $85.00 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 4.90% | 8.4M | $85.29 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 4.75% | 8.1M | $83.33 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 4.71% | 8.0M | $82.75 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 4.62% | 7.9M | $82.11 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 4.59% | 7.8M | $81.48 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 4.42% | 7.5M | $77.20 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 4.41% | 7.5M | $77.40 |
XRO Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xero LTD (XRO)'s current short interest?
Xero LTD (XRO) currently has a short interest of 5.06% of total shares outstanding. This means 5.06% of XRO'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 XRO heavily shorted on the ASX?
XRO has a moderate level of short interest at 5.06%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. XRO is currently ranked #65 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for XRO investors?
Short interest in XRO shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 5.06%, XRO's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this XRO 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 XRO.