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Genesis Energy stock has crept higher in recent weeks, yet today’s full year numbers give investors a different focal point. The key story is margin pressure in a business that the market has been pricing on a rich multiple and a long term electrification thesis. Group net profit margin over the last twelve months sat at 3%, down from 4.6% the previous year, and reported earnings still reflect a NZ$24.3m one off gain. With the share price at NZ$2.70 and a trailing P/E of 41.8x, the gap...

Precinct Properties NZ & Precinct Properties Investments came into this result with the stock under pressure, down over 7% in the past month and trading around NZ$1. That set the bar low for a company long treated as a premium office landlord with a reliable income story. The earnings print put that reputation under the microscope. Funds From Operations, the core cash earnings measure for real estate investment trusts, landed at NZ$0.0731 per share and the board kept the NZ$0.0675 dividend...

Celebrations may be in order for Scales Corporation Limited ( NZSE:SCL ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a...

Summerset Group Holdings stock barely flinched into these results, up only modestly over the past week, even though the headline numbers landed with real weight. The market is still treating this retirement operator as a low expectations story, yet half year net income of NZ$171.4m on revenue of NZ$200.3m keeps profitability firmly in focus. The sentiment gap widens when investors remember that trailing earnings include a very large one off gain of NZ$367.7m. Today is less about a quick...

Auckland International Airport (NZSE:AIA) has drawn attention after releasing full year 2026 earnings, reporting higher sales and revenue but lower net income and earnings per share compared with the prior year. The latest figures appear to have cooled some of the recent enthusiasm, with Auckland International Airport’s share price edging down over the past week and month. However, the 90 day share price return of 3.63% and 1 year total shareholder return of 15.08% still point to positive...

Meridian Energy heads into this earnings day with the stock down over the past week, month and quarter, yet still trading around NZ$5.50 and on a very rich P/E of 112x. The immediate price reaction only shows that traders are focused on the latest headline. The real story is in what these results indicate about profit quality and valuation. The headline this time is simple. Meridian Energy has swung back into profit over the last twelve months and is now paying a higher dividend, yet the...

Winton Land entered its earnings announcement with a share price that had fallen 7.9% over the past week and 24.1% over the past three months, even after a 17.3% gain over the last month. The market has treated the stock as a volatile property exposure. The FY26 numbers present a different picture. Revenue reached NZ$188.8m and net profit after tax was NZ$22.7m. For a developer, a key figure is gross margin, which stood at 45.4%. The central question now is whether that margin performance...

NZME headed into this earnings season as a low‑expectation media stock with a modest share price climb over the past month. Yet the latest half year has delivered a cleaner story than the valuation suggests. At NZ$1.115, investors are still pricing in caution, while the company has put solid numbers on the board. The headline is simple. NZME generated NZ$167.1m of operating revenue in H1 2026 and turned that into NZ$26.5m of operating earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and...

Contact Energy operating results shift toward geothermal and hydro output Contact Energy (NZSE:CEN) reported its July 26, 2026 operating results with lower thermal generation of 15 GWh compared with 29 GWh a year ago. Geothermal and hydro output reached 461 GWh and 598 GWh respectively. See our latest analysis for Contact Energy. Contact Energy’s share price closed at NZ$8.96 and has seen some short term pressure, with the 30 day share price return down 4.17% and the 90 day share price return...

Property For Industry walked into this result with a flat to slightly weaker share price over the past month, then closed today at NZ$2.37 as investors weighed a chunky headline profit against lingering balance sheet questions. The headline is simple. Cash earnings that actually fund your dividend, measured as funds from operations per share, came in at NZ$0.129, while the company still carries weak debt coverage from operating cash flow. The market is reacting to a cleaner story on income...

Chorus shares closed at NZ$8.92 on 25 August, after a weak three month stretch that left the stock down about 10%. That cool sentiment sits awkwardly against a fibre heavy earnings story that just flipped the business back into meaningful profit. The real shock in this result is not revenue. It is the surge in earnings power and what that means for a highly geared, income heavy balance sheet. Chorus lifted net profit to NZ$37m and delivered NZ$726m of EBITDA, while still carrying NZ$3.2b of...

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...