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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...

Analyst and investor day puts recent geopolitical risks in focus Summerset Group Holdings (NZSE:SUM) held an Analyst and Investor Day to update the market on how operations and performance are tracking after the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East at the end of February. See our latest analysis for Summerset Group Holdings. At a share price of NZ$8.04, the stock has faced a 30.0% 3-month share price return decline and a 35.1% year-to-date share price return decline, while the 3-year total...

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...

Ryman Healthcare Limited reported that total sales of occupation right agreements for retirement village units rose to 331 in the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2026, up from 302 a year earlier. This lift in quarterly unit sales points to firmer demand for Ryman’s retirement village offering, an important indicator for ongoing village occupancy and cash generation. We’ll now examine how this stronger fourth-quarter unit sales performance shapes Ryman Healthcare’s investment narrative and...

Why Fonterra’s CEO Change Matters For Shareholders Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has announced that long-time executive Richard Allen will become CEO on May 1, 2026, with outgoing chief Miles Hurrell staying on as an adviser until September. This internal appointment, following Allen’s senior roles across ingredients, foodservice, Farm Source and international operations, keeps attention on how leadership continuity might influence Fonterra’s scale, capital allocation and dividend...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...