KMD Brands Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
KMD Brands' CEO is Brent Scrimshaw, appointed in Mar 2025, has a tenure of 1.42 years. total yearly compensation is NZ$1.10M, comprised of 97% salary and 3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.12% of the company’s shares, worth NZ$147.21K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.5 years and 7 years respectively.
Key information
Brent Scrimshaw
Chief executive officer
NZ$1.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 96.96% |
| CEO tenure | 1.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 1.5yrs |
| Board average tenure | 7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 06
KMD: Future Sales Guidance And Stock Split Will Support Measured Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on KMD Brands to NZ$2.00 from NZ$0.14, citing updated fair value estimates, slightly higher assumed revenue growth and discount rate, and a revised profit margin outlook paired with a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for KMD Brands KMD Brands issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with group sales expected in a range of $1,040 million to $1,044 million, according to company guidance.
Narrative Update • Jul 23
KMD: Stock Split And 2026 Sales Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have reduced the KMD Brands price target from NZ$2.98 to NZ$2.51, citing updated assumptions that incorporate the latest views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for KMD Brands KMD Brands issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with Group sales expected to be in the range of $1,040 million to $1,044 million, according to company guidance.Narrative Update • Jul 09
KMD: Equity Raise And Stock Split Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target for KMD Brands to NZ$2.98 from NZ$0.14, citing updated fair value assumptions, a slightly higher discount rate, modestly different revenue growth expectations, and a revised profit margin outlook that also feeds into a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News for KMD Brands KMD Brands has scheduled a 1 for 25 stock split or significant stock dividend, effective Jun 30, 2026.
Narrative Update • Jun 25
KMD: Recent Equity Raise And Low P/E Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on KMD Brands, citing small refinements to revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and future P/E estimates, while keeping their fair value view effectively unchanged at NZ$0.14. What's in the News KMD Brands completed a follow on equity offering of approximately NZ$65.27m in ordinary shares, according to a key developments filing.Narrative Update • Jun 11
KMD: Recent Equity Raise And Low P/E Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for KMD Brands from NZ$0.15 to NZ$0.14, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News KMD Brands completed a follow on equity offering totaling NZ$65.265145m through multiple tranches of ordinary shares, according to a key developments filing.Narrative Update • May 28
KMD: Recent Equity Raise And Low P/E Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their 12 month price target on KMD Brands to NZ$0.15. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin, and a P/E multiple now set at 4.08x.Narrative Update • May 14
KMD: Equity Raise Will Support Future Upside Despite Lower Growth Assumptions
Analysts have reduced their price target for KMD Brands to NZ$0.14 from NZ$0.30. This reflects updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, a slightly different profit margin outlook, a higher discount rate and a lower future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 29
KMD: Capital Raise And Reset Earnings Multiple Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have revised their NZ$ fair value estimate for KMD Brands from NZ$0.45 to NZ$0.15, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News KMD Brands completed a follow on equity offering of ordinary shares totaling around NZ$65.27m.Narrative Update • Apr 15
KMD: Rights Offer Will Support Leaner Margins And Future Upside Potential
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for KMD Brands from NZ$0.19 to NZ$0.14. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, slimmer profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 01
KMD: Rights Offer And Higher Margins Will Shape A More Balanced Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target on KMD Brands to NZ$0.19 from NZ$0.36, reflecting updated assumptions around slightly lower revenue growth, higher profit margins, a modestly higher discount rate, and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News KMD Brands has filed a follow-on equity offering totaling NZ$6.771,927 million in ordinary shares, structured as a rights offering (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Sep 26
Analysts Have Been Trimming Their KMD Brands Limited (NZSE:KMD) Price Target After Its Latest Report
It's been a pretty great week for KMD Brands Limited ( NZSE:KMD ) shareholders, with its shares surging 13% to NZ$0.27...Analysis Article • Sep 05
KMD Brands' (NZSE:KMD) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? Typically, we'll see the trend...New Narrative • May 06
Digital Platforms And New Stores Will Improve Retail Efficiency
Investments in digital platforms, eCommerce and strategic marketing are expected to enhance online sales, brand recognition, and revenue growth.Analysis Article • Mar 29
Earnings Release: Here's Why Analysts Cut Their KMD Brands Limited (NZSE:KMD) Price Target To NZ$0.49
Shareholders might have noticed that KMD Brands Limited ( NZSE:KMD ) filed its interim result this time last week. The...Analysis Article • Oct 16
Here's Why KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Sep 05
Optimistic Investors Push KMD Brands Limited (NZSE:KMD) Shares Up 28% But Growth Is Lacking
KMD Brands Limited ( NZSE:KMD ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...Analysis Article • Jul 18
KMD Brands Limited (NZSE:KMD) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
It's not a stretch to say that KMD Brands Limited's ( NZSE:KMD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.3x right now...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Investors Could Be Concerned With KMD Brands' (NZSE:KMD) Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • May 09
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of KMD Brands Limited (NZSE:KMD)
Key Insights The projected fair value for KMD Brands is NZ$0.51 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity KMD Brands...Analysis Article • Mar 25
Investors Can Find Comfort In KMD Brands' (NZSE:KMD) Earnings Quality
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern KMD Brands Limited's ( NZSE:KMD ) shareholders over the last week. We think that...Analysis Article • Feb 23
Benign Growth For KMD Brands Limited (NZSE:KMD) Underpins Stock's 27% Plummet
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the KMD Brands Limited ( NZSE:KMD ) share price has dived 27% in the last thirty...Analysis Article • Dec 22
KMD Brands Limited's (NZSE:KMD) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
There wouldn't be many who think KMD Brands Limited's ( NZSE:KMD ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.2x is worth...Analysis Article • Nov 03
Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing KMD Brands Limited's (NZSE:KMD) CEO Compensation For The Time Being
Key Insights KMD Brands' Annual General Meeting to take place on 9th of November Salary of NZ$1.20m is part of CEO...Analysis Article • May 11
KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.03
The board of KMD Brands Limited ( NZSE:KMD ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of NZ$0.03 per share on the 30th...Analysis Article • Apr 07
KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) Has Announced A Dividend Of NZ$0.03
KMD Brands Limited ( NZSE:KMD ) will pay a dividend of NZ$0.03 on the 30th of June. Based on this payment, the dividend...Analysis Article • Mar 24
KMD Brands (NZSE:KMD) Will Pay A Dividend Of NZ$0.03
KMD Brands Limited ( NZSE:KMD ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of NZ$0.03 per share on the 30th of June...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -NZ$87m |
| Oct 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -NZ$91m |
| Jul 31 2025 | NZ$1m | NZ$1m | -NZ$95m |
| Apr 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -NZ$78m |
| Jan 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -NZ$61m |
| Oct 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -NZ$55m |
| Jul 31 2024 | NZ$148k | n/a | -NZ$50m |
| Apr 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -NZ$19m |
| Jan 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | NZ$12m |
| Oct 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | NZ$23m |
| Jul 31 2023 | NZ$148k | n/a | NZ$35m |
| Apr 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | NZ$45m |
| Jan 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | NZ$55m |
| Oct 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | NZ$45m |
| Jul 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | NZ$36m |
| Apr 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | NZ$35m |
| Jan 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | NZ$33m |
| Oct 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | NZ$47m |
| Jul 31 2021 | NZ$134k | n/a | NZ$61m |
| Apr 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | NZ$42m |
| Jan 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | NZ$23m |
| Oct 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | NZ$16m |
| Jul 31 2020 | NZ$131k | n/a | NZ$8m |
Compensation vs Market: Brent's total compensation ($USD647.53K) is above average for companies of similar size in the NZ market ($USD438.59K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Brent's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Brent Scrimshaw (58 yo)
1.4yrs
Tenure
NZ$1,099,696
Compensation
Mr. Brent Scrimshaw has been Group Chief Executive Officer and Director of KMD Brands Limited since March 24, 2025 and is Managing Director. He has been Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of En...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group CEO | 1.4yrs | NZ$1.10m | 0.12% NZ$ 147.2k | |
| Group Chief Financial Officer | 1yr | no data | no data | |
| Group Chief Operating Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Information Officer | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal & ESG Officer and Company Secretary | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Oboz & KMD Brands North America | 7.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Kathmandu | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Founder | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | 1.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Rip Curl | 1.2yrs | no data | no data |
1.5yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Management: KMD's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group CEO | 8.8yrs | NZ$1.10m | 0.12% NZ$ 147.2k | |
| Non-Executive Independent Chairman | 8.8yrs | NZ$149.50k | 0.058% NZ$ 72.7k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 4.8yrs | NZ$183.50k | 0.082% NZ$ 102.1k | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non Executive Director | 7yrs | NZ$182.40k | 0.0087% NZ$ 10.9k |
7.0yrs
Average Tenure
Experienced Board: KMD's board of directors are considered experienced (7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/08/17 06:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/07/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| 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
KMD Brands Limited is covered by 14 analysts. 4 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 |
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| Sam Haddad | Bell Potter |
| Jacqueline Fernley | Canaccord Genuity Historic (Wilsons Advisory and Stockbroking Ltd. |
| Mark Wade | CLSA |