Most shorted UK consumer goods stocks
Food, beverages, agriculture, household and personal products. 9 classified United Kingdom companies, ranked by disclosed short positions as of 25 Aug 2026. Sector average 3.58%.
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| # | Company | Short % | 20d (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C & C GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 5.88% | – |
| 2 | HILTON FOOD GROUP PLC | 5.87% | – |
| 3 | The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. | 4.20% | – |
| 4 | DIAGEO PLC | 3.83% | – |
| 5 | FEVERTREE DRINKS PLC | 3.37% | – |
| 6 | VICTORIA P.L.C. | 3.10% | – |
| 7 | ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS PLC | 3.08% | – |
| 8 | GREENCORE GROUP PLC | 2.50% | – |
| 9 | YOUNG & CO'S BREWERY PLC | 0.39% | – |
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Sector buckets are our own coarse editorial classification, not the licensed GICS or ICB schemes; only classified companies appear here. "20d" is the percentage-point change over 20 trading days. Figures are official FCA disclosures, see the methodology.