New Zealand Consumer Services Stock News

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

Radius Residential Care Limited ( NZSE:RAD ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 4 days. The ex-dividend date is...

As global markets grapple with rising inflation and higher energy costs, Asian markets are also experiencing shifts in investor sentiment. Amid these broader economic trends, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area for investors due to their potential for growth at lower price points. Despite being considered a somewhat outdated term, penny stocks can still offer significant opportunities when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Napier Port Holdings (NZSE:NPH) has laid out its H1 2026 scorecard with investors focused on how the latest half-year fits into a steadily building earnings profile, including recent trailing 12 month revenue of NZ$164.6 million and basic EPS of NZ$0.144545. Over the last three reported halves, revenue has moved from NZ$70.8 million in H2 2024 to NZ$78.1 million in H1 2025 and NZ$79.7 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS has tracked from NZ$0.047748 to NZ$0.1 and then NZ$0.054318. This sets up...

Serko (NZSE:SKO) has kicked off FY 2026 with first half revenue of NZ$61.1 million and a basic EPS loss of NZ$0.08, alongside a trailing twelve month revenue base of NZ$120.9 million and a TTM EPS loss of NZ$0.14, keeping profitability squarely in focus for investors. The company has seen revenue move from NZ$41.5 million in the first half of FY 2025 to NZ$47.0 million in the second half of FY 2025 and then to NZ$61.1 million in the first half of FY 2026. Losses have shifted from NZ$5.1...

Gentrack Group Limited ( NZSE:GTK ) came out with its interim results last week, and we wanted to see how the business...

Kiwi Property Group (NZSE:KPG) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with first half revenue of NZ$136.7 million, basic EPS of NZ$0.006 and funds from operations of NZ$53.2 million setting the tone for this reporting period. Over recent halves, the company has seen revenue move from NZ$128.4 million in 1H FY 2025 to NZ$135.4 million in 2H FY 2025 and NZ$136.7 million in 1H FY 2026, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at NZ$0.0307. This gives investors a clearer view of how the...

Even if it's not a huge purchase, we think it was good to see that Philip Bowman, the Independent Chairman of SKY...

As global markets experience a rally driven by strong corporate earnings and robust performance in the information technology sector, investors are closely watching the high growth potential of tech stocks, particularly those benefiting from advancements in artificial intelligence. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising tech stocks involves evaluating companies that not only demonstrate innovation and adaptability but also exhibit resilience amid evolving economic conditions.

Pacific Edge (NZSE:PEB) has completed a NZ$25.4 million follow on equity offering at NZ$0.17 per share, a key funding step as the company works to restore Medicare coverage for its Cxbladder tests. See our latest analysis for Pacific Edge. Pacific Edge's recent follow on equity offering comes after a period of pressure on the share price, with the 30 day share price return down 11.58% and the 90 day share price return down 23.64%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is 110%, which...

Chorus (NZSE:CNU) drew fresh attention after a sharp spike in trading volume and strong buying signals on technical charts, highlighting growing interest in its telecom infrastructure role and dividend profile. See our latest analysis for Chorus. That spike in trading sits on top of a steady upswing, with a 30 day share price return of 5.52% and a year to date share price return of 7.31%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 30.64% and 5 year total shareholder return of 113.67% point to...

Summerset Group Holdings recently held an Analyst/Investor Day to provide a performance update, focusing on business conditions following the late-February Middle East conflict. The company’s decision to directly address geopolitical risks and their operational implications offered investors rare, real-time insight into management’s response framework. We will now examine how Summerset’s conflict-related performance update shapes its investment narrative, particularly around risk management...

In the midst of geopolitical tensions and fluctuating energy prices, global markets have experienced a mixed performance with large-cap stocks outpacing their small-cap counterparts. Despite these challenges, the Russell 2000 Index has shown resilience with a year-to-date increase of over 13%, highlighting potential opportunities within the small-cap sector. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves looking for companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals...

Gentrack Group (NZSE:GTK) is back in focus after a trading update that lowered FY 2026 revenue guidance, triggered a sharp share price drop, and outlined a share buyback along with a renewed push into recurring revenue. See our latest analysis for Gentrack Group. The share price reaction has been sharp, with a 7 day share price return of 34.49% decline and a year to date share price return of 53.25% decline. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of 150% is still positive, suggesting...

Meridian Energy was recently added to S&P Dow Jones’ Best-in-Class World Index, placing it among the top 10% of utilities worldwide for organisational resilience, governance, and ESG transparency. As the only New Zealand company in this index, Meridian’s inclusion highlights its distinct position in global sustainability benchmarks and its appeal to ESG-focused stakeholders. We’ll now examine how Meridian’s Best-in-Class World Index status may influence its investment narrative around ESG...

Wondering if Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, at around its recent price of $35.75, is offering fair value or if you would be overpaying for growth potential. The stock has been relatively muted in the short term, with returns of 1.1% over the last year, a 5.1% decline year to date, and smaller pullbacks of 1.4% over 7 days and 2.6% over 30 days. These moves have kept Fisher & Paykel Healthcare on many watchlists, as investors weigh its long term track record of 40.7% over 3 years and 17.0% over...

Genesis Energy has confirmed it reached a Final Investment Decision on 17 April 2026 for Stage 2 of its Battery Energy Storage System at Huntly Power Station, committing roughly NZ$106 million to add 100MW / 200MWh of consented, grid-connected capacity by the third quarter of fiscal 2028. This expansion, funded on balance sheet after a recent NZ$400 million equity raise, is positioned as New Zealand’s lowest-cost committed grid-scale BESS to date and a key milestone in Genesis’ Gen35 growth...

Genesis Energy (NZSE:GNE) has committed to a second stage of battery storage at Huntly Power Station, approving a 100MW / 200MWh expansion that supports its Gen35 plan and shift away from baseload gas. See our latest analysis for Genesis Energy. The Huntly BESS expansion comes as Genesis Energy’s 1 month share price return of 8.8% and 7 day return of 4.4% contrast with a year to date share price decline of 2.1%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 17.1% and positive 3...

Readers hoping to buy Scott Technology Limited ( NZSE:SCT ) for its dividend will need to make their move shortly, as...

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) H1 2026 earnings snapshot Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) has reported fresh numbers for H1 2026, with revenue of NZ$153.5 million and basic EPS of NZ$0.119, alongside net income of NZ$10.0 million. Over recent halves the company recorded revenue of NZ$135.3 million in H2 2024, NZ$121.7 million in H1 2025 and NZ$153.5 million in H2 2025. Over the same periods, basic EPS moved from NZ$0.0418 to NZ$0.054 and then to NZ$0.119, making this release a useful check on how...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Serko Limited's ( NZSE:SKO ) business as it appears the company may be on...

Warehouse Group (NZSE:WHS) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with trailing twelve month revenue of NZ$3.1b and basic EPS of NZ$0.003, while the latest reported half year, H2 2025, showed revenue of NZ$1,479.5 million and a net income loss of NZ$14.6 million. Over recent halves, revenue has moved from NZ$1,404.9 million in H2 2024 to NZ$1,607.2 million in H1 2025 and then to NZ$1,479.5 million in H2 2025, with EPS swinging between a loss of NZ$0.074, a profit of NZ$0.034, and a loss of...

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings (NZSE:HLG) has kicked off H1 2026 reporting with trailing 12 month revenue of NZ$505.9 million and basic EPS of NZ$0.78, set against a year where earnings grew 33.9% and the net margin was 9.1%. The company has seen revenue move from NZ$452.7 million to NZ$505.9 million over the last three trailing periods, while basic EPS stepped from NZ$0.58 to NZ$0.78. This gives a clear view of how sales and profits are tracking into the latest half. With that backdrop of...