Once a week, I like to look at ASIC’s short position report to find out which ASX shares are being targeted by short sellers.

That’s because I believe it is worth keeping a close eye on short interest levels as high levels can sometimes be a sign that something isn’t quite right with a company.

With that in mind, listed below are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX this week according to ASIC.

The top 10 most shorted ASX shares

• Lotus Resources Ltd (ASX: LOT) has returned to the top of the table with short interest of 17.2%, which is up sharply week on week. Short sellers may be focusing on funding risk, the company’s development pathway, and uncertainty around the uranium market after its heavily discounted capital raising.
• DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has seen its short interest ease to 15%. Short sellers still appear to have concerns over the ASIC investigation into the counter-drone technology company, as well as valuation risk.
• Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has short interest of 12.6%, which is down slightly week on week. This suggests some short sellers remain unconvinced by the pizza chain operator’s turnaround plans.
• 4DMedical Ltd (ASX: 4DX) has seen its short interest rise to 12.4%. The medical technology company remains heavily shorted due to its elevated valuation and modest revenue base. FY 2026 revenue came in at just $7.2 million.
• CAR Group Limited (ASX: CAR) has short interest of 12.1%, which is up week on week. Its recent result was well received by the market, but short sellers may still have concerns over its valuation, auto market conditions, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on online classifieds over time.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest rise to 11.8%. Short sellers may be targeting the Penfolds owner due to weak luxury wine demand, excess supply in the Americas, and uncertainty around the pace of its recovery.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has 11.3% of its shares held short, which is down slightly week on week. This uranium producer continues to be targeted despite a positive update. This suggests that short sellers may still be wary of execution risk and uranium market volatility.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has seen its short interest fall to 11%. This elevated short interest may be due to concerns over pressure in leisure travel, softer consumer spending, and the company’s ability to keep improving margins.
• PLS Group Ltd (ASX: PLS) has entered the top ten with short interest of 10.7%. Short sellers may be expecting a slower recovery in prices for the battery-making ingredient, which could weigh on earnings and cash flow.
• Elders Ltd (ASX: ELD) has also entered the top ten with short interest of 10.6%. This agribusiness company may be attracting short sellers due to uncertainty around rural conditions, farmer spending, and the timing of an earnings recovery.

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The GDI Property Group (ASX: GDI) share price is in focus today after the company announced an on-market buyback of up to 5% of its stapled securities, supported by increased available liquidity of $90 million and a continued distribution of 5.0 cents per security.

What did GDI Property Group report?

• On-market buyback of up to 5% of stapled securities announced
• Available liquidity has grown to $90 million post balance date
• Board reaffirmed 5.0 cents per security through-cycle distribution
• Buyback to be funded from cash reserves and undrawn debt facilities
• Over $100 million of non-core assets identified for potential sale

What else do investors need to know?

The announced buyback is fully discretionary, meaning GDI retains flexibility over the volume, price, and timing of any purchases. The board will regularly assess market conditions and capital priorities when deciding how much of the buyback to proceed with.

GDI noted that completion of the full 5% buyback may depend on proceeds from the sale of more than $100 million of non-core assets. These sales could also fund other initiatives, depending on the board’s ongoing assessment of priorities. An Appendix 3C outlining the details of the buyback will be lodged separately with the ASX.

What’s next for GDI Property Group?

Looking ahead, GDI’s board will balance the benefits of the buyback against potential investments in its property portfolio and maintaining distributions to securityholders. The upcoming Stage 1A of the Mill Green Development remains a key focus, and asset sales could provide further flexibility for capital management initiatives.

GDI maintains its cautious approach and will adjust its capital allocation in response to market conditions and the success of future asset sales.

GDI Property Group share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, GDI shares have declined 13%, trailing the All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO), which is flat over the same period.

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The EVT Ltd (ASX: EVT) share price is in focus today as the entertainment, ventures, and travel group posted FY26 results showing a 6.3% rise in normalised revenue to $1.31 billion and a 41.3% jump in normalised profit after tax to $54.3 million.

What did EVT Ltd report?

• Normalised revenue of $1,314.9 million, up 6.3% year on year
• Normalised EBITDA of $174.4 million, up 8.4%
• Normalised profit after tax of $54.3 million, up 41.3%
• Reported net profit after tax of $50.7 million, up 51.9%
• Final fully franked dividend of 23 cents per share

What else do investors need to know?

EVT’s hotels division delivered record results, with revenue up 5.1% and EBITDA up 1.0%, underpinned by strong RevPAR. Entertainment also rebounded, growing revenue by 7.7% and EBITDA by a notable 45.8% despite a smaller venue footprint.

The company has identified about $800 million in non-core property assets for divestment over the next three years, with the proceeds set to support further hotel growth and possible special dividends. An independent review of the group’s structure, overseen by Rothschild & Co, is underway to maximise the value of hotel opportunities and return for shareholders.

What did EVT Ltd management say?

Commenting on the results, EVT’s CEO, Jane Hastings, said:

Hotels are our primary future growth platform, and momentum continues across our two growth pillars, EVT Hotels & Resorts and Connect Hospitality. We have identified approximately $800 million of non-core property for divestment on a value-first basis to support hotel growth while the Board will also consider potential special dividends. Management has developed options for the future Group structure to support our hotel growth ambitions and long-term shareholder value, and Rothschild & Co has been engaged to independently assess those options under the oversight of an Independent Board Committee.

What’s next for EVT Ltd?

Looking ahead, EVT expects further EBITDA growth for FY27, with the Hotels division expected to deliver another record year, supported by major redevelopment projects and strategic initiatives. Connect Hospitality and newly launched venues like QT Auckland are tipped to contribute around $13 million in additional EBITDA.

Short-term impacts from development works and weaker snow conditions may temporarily affect some divisions, but the company is focused on delivering value with its strong hotel pipeline and improved entertainment slate. Updates on the group structure review and any divestments will be provided as outcomes are achieved.

EVT Limited share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, the EVT Ltd share price has underperformed the S&P/ASX 200 index (ASX: XJO) with a modest 3.5% decline.

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