Spark New Zealand Future Growth

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Spark New Zealand is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 4.6% and 1.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 4.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 26.6% in 3 years.

Key information

4.6%

Earnings growth rate

4.1%

EPS growth rate

Telecom earnings growth	15.6%
Revenue growth rate	1.1%
Future return on equity	26.6%
Analyst coverage	Good
Last updated	07 Nov 2024

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

ASX:SPK - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (NZD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
6/30/2027	3,939	362	417	917	7
6/30/2026	3,833	342	365	877	8
6/30/2025	3,769	326	445	901	8
6/30/2024	3,861	316	164	764	N/A
3/31/2024	3,897	372	155	751	N/A
12/31/2023	3,933	427	146	738	N/A
9/30/2023	4,212	781	228	769	N/A
6/30/2023	4,491	1,135	310	800	N/A
3/31/2023	4,428	1,116	299	776	N/A
12/31/2022	4,364	1,096	287	752	N/A
9/30/2022	4,042	753	348	797	N/A
6/30/2022	3,720	410	408	841	N/A
3/31/2022	3,704	412	483	895	N/A
12/31/2021	3,687	413	558	949	N/A
9/30/2021	3,640	397	512	901	N/A
6/30/2021	3,593	381	466	853	N/A
3/31/2021	3,594	391	518	881	N/A
12/31/2020	3,595	400	569	908	N/A
9/30/2020	3,609	410	536	906	N/A
6/30/2020	3,623	420	502	903	N/A
3/31/2020	3,613	422	402	822	N/A
12/31/2019	3,603	423	302	741	N/A
9/30/2019	3,568	416	328	759	N/A
6/30/2019	3,533	409	354	777	N/A
3/31/2019	3,530	383	349	782	N/A
12/31/2018	3,526	356	344	787	N/A
9/30/2018	3,530	361	371	804	N/A
6/30/2018	3,533	365	398	820	N/A
3/31/2018	3,558	384	N/A	832	N/A
12/31/2017	3,582	402	N/A	843	N/A
9/30/2017	3,598	410	N/A	780	N/A
6/30/2017	3,614	418	N/A	717	N/A
3/31/2017	3,591	404	N/A	691	N/A
12/31/2016	3,567	390	N/A	664	N/A
9/30/2016	3,532	380	N/A	690	N/A
6/30/2016	3,497	370	N/A	716	N/A
3/31/2016	3,477	378	N/A	734	N/A
12/31/2015	3,457	386	N/A	752	N/A
9/30/2015	3,494	380	N/A	691	N/A
6/30/2015	3,531	373	N/A	630	N/A
12/31/2014	3,588	320	N/A	642	N/A
9/30/2014	3,613	321	N/A	628	N/A
6/30/2014	3,638	321	N/A	614	N/A
12/31/2013	3,716	247	N/A	663	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: SPK's forecast earnings growth (4.6% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).

Earnings vs Market: SPK's earnings (4.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the Australian market (12.4% per year).

High Growth Earnings: SPK's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: SPK's revenue (1.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the Australian market (5.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: SPK's revenue (1.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: SPK's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (26.6%)

Spark New Zealand Future Growth

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Key information

Recent future growth updates

Price target decreased by 8.8% to AU$3.65

Price target decreased by 7.2% to AU$3.85

Price target decreased by 14% to AU$4.15

Price target increased by 9.1% to AU$4.80

Price target decreased by 7.5% to AU$4.30

Price target increased to AU$4.25

Recent updates

Price target decreased by 8.8% to AU$3.65

Price target decreased by 7.2% to AU$3.85

Spark New Zealand Limited Announces Board Changes

Price target decreased by 14% to AU$4.15

Final dividend of NZ$0.16 announced

Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

Spark New Zealand Limited Reaffirms Dividend Guidance for the Full Year 2024

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) announces an Equity Buyback for 33,659,451 shares, representing 5% for NZD 45 million.

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) announces an Equity Buyback for 33,659,451 shares, representing 5% for NZD 45 million.

First half 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations

New minor risk - Profit margin trend

Now 21% undervalued

Spark New Zealand Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 01, 2024

Price target increased by 9.1% to AU$4.80

Spark New Zealand Limited to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Feb 22, 2024

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) signed a conditional agreement to acquire remaining 53% stake in Adroit Group of Companies.

Spark New Zealand Announces Board Changes

Spark New Zealand Limited Announces Dividend for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023, Payable on October 6, 2023

Upcoming dividend of NZ$0.16 per share at 5.5% yield

New minor risk - Financial position

Spark New Zealand Limited Announces Dividend Estimates for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023, Payable on October 6, 2023

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Spark Appoints John Wesley-Smith as Strategy and Regulatory Director, Effective from 1 August 2023

Spark New Zealand Appoints Renee Mateparae to the Role of Network and Operations Director, Effective from 1 July 2023

Marketing Director recently sold AU$219k worth of stock

Price target decreased by 7.5% to AU$4.30

First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: NZ$0.45 (vs NZ$0.096 in 1H 2022)

Spark Confirms Talks with TVNZ

Spark New Zealand Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 03, 2023

High number of new directors

Insider recently sold AU$187k worth of stock

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board completed the acquisition of 70% stake in Spark TowerCo from Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK).

Independent Chairman of the Board recently bought AU$160k worth of stock

Upcoming dividend of NZ$0.15 per share

Chief Operating Officer recently sold AU$339k worth of stock

High number of new directors

Full year 2022 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Spark New Zealand Limited Provides Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2023

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board agreed to acquire 70% stake in Spark TowerCo from Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) for NZD 900 million.

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board agreed to acquire 70% stake in TowerCo from Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) for NZD 900 million.

Five Reportedly on Shortlist for Spark Towers

Spark New Zealand Limited Announces Changes to Board

Spark New Zealand Limited Declares Dividend for Period of Six Months Ended December 31, 2021, Payable on April 8, 2022

Upcoming dividend of NZ$0.15 per share

General Counsel recently sold AU$86k worth of stock

First half 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Spark New Zealand Limited Declares Ordinary Dividend for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) completed the acquisition of remaining 50% stake in Connect 8 Limited from Electra Ltd.

Spark New Zealand Limited (NZSE:SPK) entered into a conditional agreement to acquire remaining 50% stake in Connect 8 Limited from Electra Ltd.

Upcoming dividend of NZ$0.15 per share

Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS NZ$0.21 (vs NZ$0.23 in FY 2020)

Price target increased to AU$4.25

First half 2021 earnings released: EPS NZ$0.08 (vs NZ$0.091 in 1H 2020)

Revenue and earnings beat expectations

Spark New Zealand Limited Announces Heather Graham as CEO for CCL

New 90-day low: AU$4.15

Spark New Zealand Limited to Report First Half, 2021 Results on Feb 24, 2021

Spark New Zealand Announces Resignation of Ido Leffler from Board

Independent Chairman of the Board recently bought AU$108k worth of stock

Independent Non-Executive Director recently bought AU$100k worth of stock

Earnings released

New 90-day high - AU$4.61

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

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