NZME Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
NZME's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -40.1%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.1% per year. NZME's return on equity is 13.4%, and it has net margins of 3.8%.
Key information
-40.10%
Earnings growth rate
-39.36%
EPS growth rate
| Media Industry Growth | 9.42% |
| Revenue growth rate | 0.13% |
| Return on equity | 13.37% |
| Net Margin | 3.83% |
| Next Earnings Update | 24 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With NZME Limited (NZSE:NZM)
There wouldn't be many who think NZME Limited's ( NZSE:NZM ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x is worth a mention...NZME (NZSE:NZM) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.0353
The board of NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 24th of September, with...Returns At NZME (NZSE:NZM) Appear To Be Weighed Down
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...NZME (NZSE:NZM) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.0706
NZME Limited's ( NZSE:NZM ) investors are due to receive a payment of NZ$0.0706 per share on 31st of March. This means...
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Strategic review and digital transformation could unlock value, enhance efficiencies, and improve net margins.An Intrinsic Calculation For NZME Limited (NZSE:NZM) Suggests It's 46% Undervalued
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Soft earnings didn't appear to concern NZME Limited's ( NZSE:NZM ) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis...NZME's (NZSE:NZM) Dividend Will Be NZ$0.0353
NZME Limited's ( NZSE:NZM ) investors are due to receive a payment of NZ$0.0353 per share on 25th of September. Based...Improved Earnings Required Before NZME Limited (NZSE:NZM) Stock's 27% Jump Looks Justified
NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At NZME (NZSE:NZM)
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NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on...NZME's (NZSE:NZM) Dividend Will Be NZ$0.0353
NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of NZ$0.0353 per share on the 27th of September...NZME (NZSE:NZM) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of NZ$0.0353
The board of NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of NZ$0.0353 per share on the 27th of...NZME (NZSE:NZM) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...NZME (NZSE:NZM) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...NZME (NZSE:NZM) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
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What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Is Now The Time To Look At Buying NZME Limited (NZSE:NZM)?
While NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a double-digit share...NZME (NZSE:NZM) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Here's Why Shareholders May Want To Be Cautious With Increasing NZME Limited's (NZSE:NZM) CEO Pay Packet
The anaemic share price growth at NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) over the past few years has probably not impressed...Is NZME (NZSE:NZM) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Earnings Update: Here's Why Analysts Just Lifted Their NZME Limited (NZSE:NZM) Price Target To NZ$0.99
Last week, you might have seen that NZME Limited ( NZSE:NZM ) released its annual result to the market. The early...How Many NZME Limited (NZSE:NZM) Shares Did Insiders Buy, In The Last Year?
It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. The flip side of that is that...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How NZME makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 341 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 341 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 341 | -18 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 344 | -17 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 346 | -16 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 346 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 346 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 343 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 341 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 343 | 15 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 345 | 17 | 41 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 350 | 20 | 41 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 355 | 23 | 41 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 353 | 30 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 350 | 37 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 349 | 36 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 349 | 35 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 347 | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 345 | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 334 | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 322 | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 331 | -74 | 6 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 339 | -163 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 355 | -164 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 371 | -165 | 7 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 376 | -78 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 380 | 9 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 384 | 10 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 388 | 12 | 22 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 389 | 14 | 22 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 389 | 17 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 390 | 19 | 22 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 391 | 21 | 22 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 396 | 21 | 23 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 402 | 22 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 405 | -21 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 408 | -64 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 411 | -78 | 24 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 413 | -91 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 422 | -60 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 430 | -28 | 24 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: NZM has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NZM became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NZM has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by -40.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: NZM has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: NZM has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Media industry (5.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: NZM's Return on Equity (13.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/11 12:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
NZME Limited is covered by 3 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| James Lindsay | Forsyth Barr Group Ltd. |
| Arie Dekker | Jarden Limited |
| James Lindsay | MST Financial Services Pty Limited |