Most shorted UK media & telecom stocks
Media, entertainment, publishing, advertising and telecoms. 11 classified United Kingdom companies, ranked by disclosed short positions as of 25 Aug 2026. Sector average 4.29%.
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| # | Company | Short % | 20d (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REACH PLC | 7.97% | – |
| 2 | FUTURE PLC | 7.31% | – |
| 3 | PEARSON PLC | 5.98% | – |
| 4 | WPP PLC | 5.61% | −3.56 |
| 5 | BT GROUP PLC | 4.08% | – |
| 6 | BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC | 3.92% | – |
| 7 | YOUGOV PLC | 3.39% | – |
| 8 | ITV PLC | 2.92% | – |
| 9 | TELECOM PLUS PLC | 2.31% | – |
| 10 | GAMMA COMMUNICATIONS PLC | 2.16% | – |
| 11 | UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. | 1.55% | – |
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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.