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Q2 2026 earnings snapshot Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has just put fresh numbers on the table, with the latest reported quarter showing revenue of NZ$4.4 billion and a basic EPS loss of NZ$0.10, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of NZ$0.62 and revenue of NZ$24.1 billion. Over recent periods the co operative has seen quarterly revenue range from NZ$3.4 billion to NZ$7.1 billion, while basic EPS has swung between a loss of NZ$0.10 and a profit of NZ$0.25, giving investors a...

Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) has put fresh numbers on the table for H1 2026, with revenue of about NZ$910.6 million and basic EPS of a loss of NZ$0.07, alongside net income of a loss of NZ$44.6 million. The company has seen revenue move from NZ$843.3 million in H2 2024 to NZ$916.8 million in H1 2025 and NZ$910.6 million in H2 2025. EPS has shifted from a loss of NZ$0.39 in H2 2024 to EPS of NZ$0.01 in H1 2025 and back to a loss of NZ$0.07 in H2 2025, presenting a picture where top line scale is...

Why Mercury NZ’s latest geothermal expansion is drawing fresh investor attention Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) has officially opened a fifth generation unit at its Nga Tamariki Geothermal Station near Taupo, a $220 million project that lifts the plant’s annual average output to about 1,120 GWh. See our latest analysis for Mercury NZ. Mercury NZ shares trade at NZ$6.40, with a 1 month share price return of 3.73% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 19.42%. This suggests recent geothermal expansion...

CEO change puts leadership and strategy in focus for Fonterra The resignation of long-serving Chief Executive Officer Miles Hurrell, after 25 years at Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) including eight years as CEO, puts leadership stability and future strategy firmly on investors' radar. Chair Peter McBride has confirmed a six month notice period for Hurrell, giving the co operative time to manage a more orderly transition and giving you a window to reassess what kind of leadership...

Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN) has raised NZ$125 million through a follow on equity offering of 14,285,714 new ordinary shares at NZ$8.75. This move directly affects existing shareholders. See our latest analysis for Contact Energy. The follow on offer comes at a time when momentum has cooled slightly. The latest share price is NZ$9.24, with a modest 1 year total shareholder return of 13.98% and a stronger 5 year total shareholder return of 73.79%, which points to longer term resilience. If this...

Chorus recently launched its ‘Equity Fibre 100’ wholesale product in New Zealand, offering 100/20 Mbps fibre broadband with a retail price cap of NZ$30 per month for eligible low-income households as part of a digital inclusion initiative. This move highlights Chorus’s effort to improve broadband access for eligible households facing financial hardship...

Retail volume dip puts Meridian Energy in focus Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) has drawn fresh attention after reporting that its retail sales volumes for February 2026 were 2.7% lower than in February 2025, raising questions about demand trends across its core markets. See our latest analysis for Meridian Energy. The latest retail volume dip comes as Meridian Energy’s share price sits at NZ$5.38, with a 30 day share price return showing a 6.6% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Spark New Zealand (NZSE:SPK) has put investors on alert after reporting a 15.5% year-over-year drop in adjusted EBITDA for the first half of FY2025 and cutting full year EBITDA guidance. See our latest analysis for Spark New Zealand. The latest results have come after a mixed share price run, with Spark New Zealand’s recent 1 month share price return of 3.2% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.5% and weaker 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns. This suggests momentum...

Briscoe Group (NZSE:BGP) has opened FY 2026 with first half revenue of NZ$371.3 million, basic EPS of NZ$0.1315 and net income of NZ$29.3 million, setting the tone for how the rest of the year might shape up. Over the last few halves, the company has seen revenue move from NZ$372.1 million in FY 2025 H1 to NZ$419.4 million in FY 2025 H2 and EPS shift from NZ$0.1491 to NZ$0.1231. The latest trailing twelve month EPS is NZ$0.266 on revenue of NZ$798.8 million. With net profit margin now at...

Air New Zealand (NZSE:AIR) is back in focus after reporting a net loss of NZ$40 million for the half year to December 31, 2025, and announcing no interim dividend for the period. See our latest analysis for Air New Zealand. The weak half-year result and the decision to skip an interim dividend sit alongside a 1 day share price return of 1.08% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 25.44% decline, pointing to fading momentum rather than a short-term wobble. If this kind of setback...

Spark New Zealand reported in early 2026 that its adjusted EBITDA for the first half of FY2025 fell 15.5% year over year, prompting a reduction in full-year EBITDA guidance amid tougher economic conditions and a weaker enterprise mobile business. In response, Spark is launching a cost-cutting program targeting NZ$110–140 million in savings and pursuing long-term data center co-investments, while also working with other New Zealand telecom operators on shared fraud-prevention APIs to bolster...

Event backdrop and why Fletcher Building is on the radar Fletcher Building (NZSE:FBU) is back in focus after subsidiary Higgins Contractors signed 10 year integrated delivery contracts with the New Zealand Transport Agency, while New Zealand shares have been soft amid rising Middle East related geopolitical risks. See our latest analysis for Fletcher Building. At a share price of NZ$3.45, Fletcher Building has had a 30 day share price return of 8.49% and a year to date share price return of...

Genesis Energy (NZSE:GNE) has just completed a NZ$100m follow on equity offering alongside a larger rights issue, dividend changes, and fresh half year results, giving investors several moving parts to assess at once. See our latest analysis for Genesis Energy. The recent equity raises and dividend changes appear to have weighed on sentiment, with a 7 day share price return of 5.04% and a 30 day share price return of 7.00%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 14.99%. This...

Why EBOS Group’s latest half year result is getting attention EBOS Group (NZSE:EBO) has landed on investor watchlists after its half year 2025 earnings update, with higher sales, higher net income and reaffirmed EBITDA guidance all arriving alongside a steady interim dividend. See our latest analysis for EBOS Group. Despite the solid half year update and the interim dividend of NZ$0.57 per share, EBOS Group’s share price has slipped to NZ$23.96, with a 30 day share price return of 6.81% and a...

Mercury NZ Limited has announced a past distribution of NZ$0.12 per ordinary share for the six months ended 31 December 2025, with an ex-date of 4 March 2026, record date of 5 March 2026, and payment scheduled for 1 April 2026. Alongside returning to profitability in the half year with NZ$20 million in net income, Mercury NZ lifted its interim dividend and approved a NZ$590 million hydro refurbishment program, underscoring its commitment to both shareholder returns and long-term renewable...

Auckland International Airport (NZSE:AIA) is back in the spotlight after its half year result to December 31, 2025, combining higher sales and revenue with lower net income, as well as a declared dividend and fresh passenger traffic data. See our latest analysis for Auckland International Airport. The recent half year earnings, dividend declaration and steady passenger traffic have come alongside a rising share price, with a 30 day share price return of 12.67% and a 1 year total shareholder...

a2 Milk (NZSE:ATM) has put out a fresh batch of news, pairing upgraded FY26 earnings guidance with an increased interim dividend and detailed half year results that show materially higher sales versus a year earlier. See our latest analysis for a2 Milk. The guidance upgrade and higher dividend come on top of solid recent momentum, with a2 Milk’s 30 day share price return of 18.10% and 1 year total shareholder return of 33.41% pointing to improving sentiment after a more mixed longer term...

Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) has put up a clean set of H1 2026 numbers, with total revenue of NZ$239.7 million and basic EPS of NZ$0.168, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of NZ$483.8 million and EPS of NZ$0.272. The company has seen revenue move from NZ$217.4 million and EPS of NZ$0.065 in H1 2024 to NZ$225.0 million and EPS of NZ$0.089 in H1 2025, before reaching NZ$239.7 million and EPS of NZ$0.168 in the latest half. A trailing net profit margin of 37.9% highlights how much of that...

Air New Zealand (NZSE:AIR) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with total revenue for H2 2025 of NZ$3.4b and basic EPS of NZ$0.0061, while the latest trailing 12 months show NZ$6.8b of revenue and a small net loss translating to basic EPS of NZ$0.0036. Over recent halves, the airline has seen revenue move from NZ$3.3b in H2 2024 to NZ$3.4b in H1 2025 and NZ$3.4b in H2 2025, with basic EPS ranging from NZ$0.0051 in H2 2024 to NZ$0.031 in H1 2025 and NZ$0.0061 in H2 2025. With the shares...

Precinct Properties NZ & Precinct Properties Investments (NZSE:PCT) has opened H1 2026 with funds from operations of NZ$57.7 million on total revenue of NZ$137.9 million, alongside basic EPS of NZ$0.001134. This gives investors a fresh look at how cash earnings and reported profit are tracking through the portfolio. Over recent halves, the group has seen revenue move from NZ$133.1 million in H2 2024 to NZ$140 million in H1 2025 and NZ$137.9 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS has shifted from...

Heartland Group Holdings (NZSE:HGH) has released fresh numbers for H1 2026, reporting H2 2025 revenue of $146.2 million, basic EPS of $0.036, and net income of $35.2 million, set against trailing 12 month revenue of $308.7 million and EPS of $0.088. The company’s revenue increased from $124.9 million in H2 2024 to $146.2 million in H2 2025, while trailing 12 month net income reached $84.0 million, giving investors a clearer view of how earnings are tracking into the new half. Overall, the...

The a2 Milk Company’s February 2026 update reported half-year sales of NZ$992.56 million, a lower net income of NZ$10.91 million, upgraded FY26 earnings guidance, and an interim dividend of NZ$0.115 per share equating to about NZ$83.4 million. Together, stronger-than-expected revenue trends, higher guidance, and a dividend payout at the upper end of policy highlight management’s confidence in a2 Milk’s current operating momentum. We’ll now assess how the upgraded FY26 guidance, particularly...

Meridian Energy (NZSE:MEL) has released its H1 2026 numbers with trailing 12 month revenue of about NZ$4.6b and a reported loss of NZ$104m, translating to TTM EPS of NZ$0.04 loss per share. The company has seen half year revenue move from NZ$2.7b in H2 2024 to NZ$2.3b in H1 2025 and NZ$2.6b in H2 2025, while basic EPS shifted from NZ$0.09 per share in H2 2024 to EPS losses of NZ$0.05 and NZ$0.13 in H1 and H2 2025 respectively. This sets up a results snapshot where revenue remains large but...

EBOS Group (NZSE:EBO) opened H1 2026 with trailing 12 month revenue of A$13.0b and basic EPS of A$1.14. Its latest half year snapshot shows H2 2025 revenue of A$6,275.5m with basic EPS of A$0.53 and H1 2025 revenue of A$5,991.4m with basic EPS of A$0.57. The company reported revenue of A$6,606.6m and EPS of A$0.70 in H2 2024 compared with A$6,275.5m and EPS of A$0.53 in H2 2025. These figures may prompt investors to consider forecast earnings growth, potential margin pressure and how a 1.8%...