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Why Fisher & Paykel Healthcare guidance matters now Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (NZSE:FPH) drew investor attention on 20 August 2026 after updating its outlook for the 2027 financial year, with higher full year earnings guidance and fresh expectations for the first half. See our latest analysis for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. The guidance upgrade on 20 August 2026 comes after a strong run in Fisher & Paykel Healthcare shares, with a 12.18% 1 month share price return, a 20.39% 3 month share...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by elevated Treasury yields, geopolitical tensions, and fluctuating oil prices, investor sentiment remains cautious. Despite these challenges, the allure of penny stocks persists as they offer potential growth opportunities at lower price points. These smaller or newer companies may be overlooked in broader market discussions but can provide significant value when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Auckland’s sweeping upzoning has quietly turned into one of the world’s biggest real time tests of how housing policy can reshape a city. With zoning changes opening the door to as many as 1.4–1.6mn new dwellings and a single council giving clearer long term signals for infrastructure, the stakes are high. This article walks through three New Zealand listed stocks exposed to this densification story and explains how the news could matter for your portfolio. The three stocks covered below are...

Amid a backdrop of fluctuating economic indicators and market volatility in Asia, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a potential source of steady income. In this environment, identifying companies with strong fundamentals and reliable dividend payouts can be an effective strategy for those seeking to navigate the current market landscape.

Annual earnings and outlook set the tone for a2 Milk a2 Milk (NZSE:ATM) has put fresh numbers on the table, releasing full year 2026 results alongside guidance for fiscal 2027 that indicates mid single digit revenue growth and a relatively steady first half. See our latest analysis for a2 Milk. a2 Milk’s NZ$8.16 share price reflects mixed momentum, with the stock rising around 20% based on the 90 day share price return but down about 24% year to date. Over the past three and five years, total...

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) drew fresh investor attention after reporting July 2026 generation volumes of 1,371 GWh, compared with 1,157 GWh a year earlier. This operational update has coincided with recent share price moves. See our latest analysis for Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy’s recent 1 day share price return of 0.90% comes after the July generation update and the appointment of Fraser Whineray as a new non executive director. The 5 year total shareholder return of 34.65% points to...

Last week, you might have seen that SkyCity Entertainment Group Limited ( NZSE:SKC ) released its yearly result to the...

South Port New Zealand stock has drifted only modestly in recent weeks, yet the latest result gives long term investors a much bigger question to weigh. The company reported trailing earnings of NZ$0.614 per share and a net profit margin sitting at 22.4%, solid figures for a regulated port operator where every basis point of margin matters. The near term share price barely hints at that profitability story. With earnings over the past year growing and the stock on a P/E of 14.3x, the focus...

It's been a good week for NZX Limited ( NZSE:NZX ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...

Genesis Energy has appointed Simon Mackenzie, former Vector Group Chief Executive and an experienced energy-sector leader, as an independent non-executive director effective 12 August 2026, with shareholders to vote on his election at the 20 October 2026 Annual Meeting. Mackenzie’s track record in steering energy businesses toward technology-focused models and forming partnerships with firms like Amazon Web Services and Google X brings a fresh governance perspective to Genesis Energy’s...

Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) has drawn fresh attention after reporting full year 2026 results, with sales of NZ$5,994 million, net income of NZ$228 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of NZ$0.185. See our latest analysis for Fletcher Building. Fletcher Building's recent earnings turnaround and reduced net debt appear to be feeding into renewed interest in the stock. A 90 day share price return of 30.39% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 32.12% suggest...

Spark New Zealand stock went into this result on a tear, up around 17% over the past month and about 9% over three months, with investors clearly re‑rating the story. The company then printed a full year net profit margin of 12.3% and a trailing P/E of 8.4x, which sits well below global telecom peers. That gap between a richer share price and still low multiple is the real headline. Short term traders are reacting to the bounce, while long term holders are weighing whether the profit margin...

It's been a good week for EBOS Group Limited ( NZSE:EBO ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...

NZX walked into this result priced for perfection, with the stock near NZ$1.54 after a solid 12 month run, and the market already treating it as a premium exchange and funds platform on a rich P/E. The earnings print did not blow the doors off, but it reinforced the one story that matters most right now. Revenue in the first half reached NZ$76.6m and net profit after tax came in at NZ$9.8m, both up on last year, which puts the spotlight firmly on whether this profitability trend is strong...

Auckland International Airport stock closed at NZ$8.64 on Friday, with the past week slightly in the red and the past quarter modestly ahead. Short term traders saw a tired chart. Long term holders were watching something else entirely. The headline from these results is not passenger growth or revenue. It is the pressure on profitability. Net profit margin over the last year sat at 32.3%, well below the 44.1% level a year earlier, at the same time as the stock trades on a trailing P/E of...

Skellerup Holdings came into this result with the stock already on a strong run, up about 23% over three months and closing at NZ$7.40 on 21 August. The market had been treating it as a steady industrial compounder. The FY26 numbers now on the table show something punchier. Normalized net profit after tax reached NZ$64.2m with record operating cash flow of NZ$83.6m and a dividend of NZ$0.30 per share, fully backed by earnings. The key contrast today is between a solid rerating and a balance...

SkyCity Entertainment Group walked into this earnings release with the stock under pressure, down over the past week and month despite a stronger three month run. The market has been treating it as a highly valued recovery story, with a trailing P/E of 36.6x that sits well above peers, yet the share price closed at just NZ$0.605 on 21 August. The headline from these results is profit quality. Underlying EBITDA landed within guidance at NZ$181.6m, but a stack of accounting hits pulled reported...

Seeka’s stock closed at NZ$5.19 today, leaving the market valuing the company on a P/E of only 7x. This comes after a year of sharply higher profitability. The headline from these earnings is the profit story. Net profit margin over the last 12 months sits at 7.3% compared with 2.1% a year earlier, and earnings growth over that period is very large versus the longer run trend. So you have a fruit producer reporting far stronger margins while the share price still trades on a compressed...

Heartland Group Holdings closed today at NZ$1.25 after a solid recent run, with the stock up about 15% over the past three months. The market clearly liked the story, yet the real action is in the earnings mix rather than the share chart. The headline is a sharp earnings rebound. Net profit from continuing operations reached NZ$84.0m over the last twelve months and net profit margin sat at 27.2%. That sits against a five year earnings decline trend and a P/E of 14.1x. This leaves investors...

Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) drew investor focus after reporting full year results to June 30, 2026, with sales of NZ$3.224b and net income of NZ$321m, along with higher earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Mercury NZ. Mercury NZ's latest earnings announcement appears to have coincided with stronger interest in the stock, with a 1-day share price return of 2.06% and a 7-day share price return of 6.27% helping lift year to date share price gains to 6.92%. The 1-year total shareholder...

Vector (NZSE:VCT) is back in focus after reporting full year 2026 earnings on 18 August. The company highlighted a 55% rise in net profit, supported by electricity network performance and higher capital investment. See our latest analysis for Vector. Despite the strong full year 2026 result, Vector’s recent share price has been softer, with the stock around NZ$4.90 and the 90 day share price return down 2.58%. Even so, the 1 year total shareholder return of 16.68% and 5 year total shareholder...

Fletcher Building stock closed at NZ$3.97 today after the market weighed a long awaited return to profitability against a still cautious outlook. Short term traders see a building products group that has swung back to a positive net profit after tax of NZ$228m and posted earnings per share of NZ$0.212. Longer term holders are more focused on what that profit means for a turnaround that has been years in the making. The real headline is simple: the loss making chapter has closed and the next...

Investors who take an interest in Gentrack Group Limited ( NZSE:GTK ) should definitely note that the MD, CEO...

EBOS Group stock closed at NZ$23.55 today after investors digested a full year that was more about pressure than celebration. The headline is a squeeze. Underlying EBITDA of A$614m and net profit after tax of A$250m came through while net profit margin over the trailing period stayed at about 1.7%, slightly thinner than a year ago. The market has already experienced a strong 90 day run in the share price. The key issue now is how much long term value EBOS Group can derive from its new A$360m...