Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) Share Price and News

Price

$1.955

Movement

0.05 (+2.63%)

as at 17 Apr - Closed (20 mins delayed)

52 Week Range

$1.78 - $4.37

 
1 Year Return

-54.64%

Spark New Zealand Ltd Chart and Price Data

Fundamentals Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Market Cap $3.69 billion
P/E Ratio 12.15
Dividend Yield 12.17%
Shares Outstanding 1.84 billion
Earnings per share 0.173
Dividend per share 0.22
Year To Date Return -23.25%
Earnings Yield 8.23%
Franking -
Share Price

$1.955

Day Change

0.05 (+2.63%)

52 Week Range

$1.78 - $4.37

Yesterday's Close

$1.905

Today's Open

$1.905

Days Range

$1.905 - $1.9675

Volume

1,515,904

Avg. Volume (1 month)

2,725,604

Turnover

$2,949,520

as at 17 Apr - Closed

Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK)
Latest News

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
20 Mar 2025 $0.0165 0.00% Supplemental 04 Apr 2025
12 Sep 2024 $0.0247 0.00% Supplemental 04 Oct 2024
21 Mar 2024 $0.0238 0.00% Supplemental 05 Apr 2024
14 Sep 2023 $0.0238 0.00% Supplemental 06 Oct 2023
14 Sep 2023 $0.1241 0.00% Final 06 Oct 2023
16 Mar 2023 $0.0238 0.00% Supplemental 06 Apr 2023
16 Mar 2023 $0.1251 0.00% Interim 06 Apr 2023
15 Sep 2022 $0.0221 0.00% Supplemental 07 Oct 2022
15 Sep 2022 $0.1102 0.00% Final 07 Oct 2022
24 Mar 2022 $0.0221 0.00% Supplemental 08 Apr 2022
24 Mar 2022 $0.1161 0.00% Interim 08 Apr 2022
16 Sep 2021 $0.0221 0.00% Supplemental 01 Oct 2021
16 Sep 2021 $0.1208 0.00% Final 01 Oct 2021
18 Mar 2021 $0.0221 0.00% Supplemental 09 Apr 2021
18 Mar 2021 $0.1147 0.00% Interim 09 Apr 2021
17 Sep 2020 $0.0221 0.00% Supplemental 02 Oct 2020
17 Sep 2020 $0.1156 0.00% Final 02 Oct 2020
12 Mar 2020 $0.0165 0.00% Supplemental 03 Apr 2020
12 Mar 2020 $0.1189 0.00% Interim 03 Apr 2020
19 Sep 2019 $0.0150 0.00% Special Cash 04 Oct 2019
19 Sep 2019 $0.0165 0.00% Supplemental 04 Oct 2019
19 Sep 2019 $0.1122 0.00% Final 04 Oct 2019
14 Mar 2019 $0.1163 0.00% Interim 05 Apr 2019
20 Sep 2018 $0.0165 0.00% Supplemental 05 Oct 2018
20 Sep 2018 $0.1102 0.00% Final 05 Oct 2018
15 Mar 2018 $0.0150 0.00% Special 06 Apr 2018
15 Mar 2018 $0.0165 0.00% Supplemental 06 Apr 2018
15 Mar 2018 $0.1123 0.00% Interim 06 Apr 2018
21 Sep 2017 $0.0214 0.00% Supplemental 06 Oct 2017
21 Sep 2017 $0.0150 0.00% Special 06 Oct 2017
21 Sep 2017 $0.1136 0.00% Final 06 Oct 2017
16 Mar 2017 $0.0150 0.00% Special 07 Apr 2017
16 Mar 2017 $0.1142 0.00% Interim 07 Apr 2017
22 Sep 2016 $0.0221 0.00% Supplemental 07 Oct 2016
22 Sep 2016 $0.0150 0.00% Special 07 Oct 2016
17 Mar 2016 $0.0150 0.00% Special Cash 01 Apr 2016
17 Mar 2016 $0.1107 0.00% Interim 01 Apr 2016
23 Sep 2015 $0.0995 0.00% Final 09 Oct 2015
25 Mar 2015 $0.0881 0.00% Interim 10 Apr 2015
24 Sep 2014 $0.0823 0.00% Final 10 Oct 2014
19 Mar 2014 $0.0727 0.00% Interim 11 Apr 2014
18 Sep 2013 $0.0676 0.00% Final 04 Oct 2013
01 Dec 2008 $0.0000 0.00% Interim 12 Dec 2008
01 Sep 2008 $0.0141 0.00% Supplemental 12 Sep 2008
01 Sep 2008 $0.0000 0.00% Final 12 Sep 2008
26 May 2008 $0.0124 0.00% Supplemental 06 Jun 2008
26 May 2008 $0.0000 0.00% Interim 06 Jun 2008
25 Feb 2008 $0.0124 0.00% Supplemental 07 Mar 2008
25 Feb 2008 $0.0000 0.00% Interim 07 Mar 2008
26 Nov 2007 $0.0124 0.00% Supplemental 07 Dec 2007
26 Nov 2007 $0.0606 0.00% Interim 07 Dec 2007
27 Aug 2007 $0.0256 0.00% Supplemental 07 Sep 2007
27 Aug 2007 $0.1273 0.00% Final 07 Sep 2007
28 May 2007 $0.0124 0.00% Supplemental 08 Jun 2007
28 May 2007 $0.0700 0.00% Interim 08 Jun 2007
26 Feb 2007 $0.0124 0.00% Supplemental 09 Mar 2007
26 Feb 2007 $0.0700 0.00% Interim 09 Mar 2007
27 Nov 2006 $0.0124 0.00% Supplemental 08 Dec 2006
27 Nov 2006 $0.0700 0.00% Interim 08 Dec 2006
28 Aug 2006 $0.0212 0.00% Supplemental 08 Sep 2006
28 Aug 2006 $0.0500 0.00% Special 08 Sep 2006
28 Aug 2006 $0.0700 0.00% Final 08 Sep 2006
29 May 2006 $0.0168 0.00% Supplemental 09 Jun 2006
29 May 2006 $0.0950 0.00% Interim 09 Jun 2006
27 Feb 2006 $0.0256 0.00% Supplemental 10 Mar 2006
27 Feb 2006 $0.0500 0.00% Special 10 Mar 2006
27 Feb 2006 $0.0950 0.00% Interim 10 Mar 2006
28 Nov 2005 $0.0168 0.00% Supplemental 09 Dec 2005
28 Nov 2005 $0.0950 0.00% Interim 09 Dec 2005
29 Aug 2005 $0.0353 0.00% Supplemental 09 Sep 2005
29 Aug 2005 $0.1000 0.00% Special 09 Sep 2005
29 Aug 2005 $0.1000 0.00% Final 09 Sep 2005
30 May 2005 $0.0168 0.00% Supplemental 10 Jun 2005
30 May 2005 $0.0950 0.00% Interim 10 Jun 2005
28 Feb 2005 $0.0168 0.00% Supplemental 11 Mar 2005
28 Feb 2005 $0.0950 0.00% Interim 11 Mar 2005
29 Nov 2004 $0.0168 0.00% Supplemental 10 Dec 2004
29 Nov 2004 $0.0950 0.00% Interim 10 Dec 2004

SPK ASX Announcements

An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

DateAnnouncementPrice Sensitive?TimeNo. of PagesFile Size
16th Apr 2025 2025-04-16T07:31:16 Spark announces strategic IT collaboration with InfosysYesNo7:31am2115k
4th Apr 2025 2025-04-04T08:06:24 Application for quotation of securities - SPKYesNo8:06am514k
27th Mar 2025 2025-03-27T08:52:06 Update - Dividend/Distribution - SPKYesNo8:52am519k
25th Mar 2025 2025-03-25T08:06:22 SPH Notice - BlackRock, Inc. and related bodies corporateYesNo8:06am27927k
12th Mar 2025 2025-03-12T07:31:38 Spark announces expanded strategic partnership with HPEYesNo7:31am294k
11th Mar 2025 2025-03-11T10:54:27 Application for quotation of securities - SPKYesNo10:54am616k
11th Mar 2025 2025-03-11T08:48:26 SPH Notice - Milford Asset Management LimitedYesNo8:48am274k
6th Mar 2025 2025-03-06T07:30:24 Spark Notifies of S&P Outlook UpdateYesNo7:30am1208k
3rd Mar 2025 2025-03-03T16:48:12 Ceasing to be a substantial holderYesNo4:48pm496k
3rd Mar 2025 2025-03-03T09:24:20 SPH Notice - Milford Asset Management LimitedYesNo9:24am171k

About Spark New Zealand Ltd

Spark New Zealand Ltd (ASX: SPK) is a New Zealand telecommunications and digital services company providing fixed-line and mobile telephone services, broadband, and digital technology services. Formerly Telecom New Zealand, it is one of three large integrated telecommunications groups in New Zealand.

Spark is New Zealand's leading fixed-line telephone and broadband provider and close to equal market leader in mobile services. It also has a commanding presence in New Zealand's corporate and wholesale telecommunications services. Spark's operating segments include mobile, voice, broadband, and digital-related services.

Spark is one of New Zealand's largest listed companies and is also listed on the ASX. As well, Spark New Zealand issues American Depository Receipts that trade in the United States in US dollars.

SPK Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
17 Apr 2025 $1.96 $0.05 2.62% 1,515,904 $1.91 $1.97 $1.91
16 Apr 2025 $1.91 $0.01 0.53% 1,812,371 $1.91 $1.91 $1.89
15 Apr 2025 $1.90 $0.00 0.00% 1,404,596 $1.92 $1.93 $1.89
14 Apr 2025 $1.90 $-0.01 -0.52% 1,610,457 $1.92 $1.93 $1.90
11 Apr 2025 $1.91 $-0.01 -0.52% 1,332,741 $1.90 $1.92 $1.89
10 Apr 2025 $1.92 $0.04 2.13% 1,988,503 $1.94 $1.94 $1.89
09 Apr 2025 $1.88 $-0.04 -2.08% 1,539,972 $1.90 $1.90 $1.87
08 Apr 2025 $1.92 $0.03 1.59% 1,736,191 $1.91 $1.93 $1.90
07 Apr 2025 $1.89 $-0.02 -1.05% 2,670,855 $1.87 $1.90 $1.86
04 Apr 2025 $1.91 $0.01 0.53% 1,500,073 $1.90 $1.92 $1.88
03 Apr 2025 $1.90 $0.04 2.15% 1,585,745 $1.86 $1.91 $1.86
02 Apr 2025 $1.86 $-0.03 -1.59% 1,478,085 $1.89 $1.89 $1.86
01 Apr 2025 $1.89 $0.02 1.07% 1,690,744 $1.87 $1.89 $1.86
31 Mar 2025 $1.87 $-0.02 -1.06% 2,514,368 $1.89 $1.89 $1.85
28 Mar 2025 $1.89 $0.01 0.53% 1,181,425 $1.88 $1.90 $1.87
27 Mar 2025 $1.88 $-0.02 -1.06% 1,638,064 $1.89 $1.90 $1.87
26 Mar 2025 $1.90 $0.05 2.71% 2,890,867 $1.86 $1.90 $1.85
25 Mar 2025 $1.85 $0.04 2.22% 3,507,401 $1.86 $1.92 $1.85
24 Mar 2025 $1.80 $-0.01 -0.55% 2,085,241 $1.82 $1.83 $1.79

Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

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Name Title Start Date Profile
Ms Justine Bronwyn Gay Smyth Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Dec 2011
Ms Smyth has experience in governance, mergers and acquisitions, taxation, and the financial performance of corporate enterprises, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Justine is currently Chair of The Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand and Chair of Mondiale VGL Group and is a former director of Auckland International Airport Limited. She is also member of Human Resources and Compensation Committee and Risk Management Committee.
Ms Jolie Hodson Chief Executive OfficerExecutive Director Apr 2019
Ms Hodson is a supporter for diversity and inclusion, digital equity, and the role of technology in enabling Aotearoa's transition to a productivity, low-carbon economy. Jolie is a member of the Climate Leaders Coalition Steering Committee, including two years as the Convenor.
Mr Gordon MacLeod Non-Executive Director Aug 2022
Mr MacLeod held a range of senior executive roles over a 15-year tenure at Ryman Healthcare Group, including Group CEO from June 2017 to October 2021. Prior to this Gordon was a Corporate Finance and Advisory Partner with PwC and was also the Finance Director of a UK listed company based on the Cambridge Science Park in England. Gordon is an Independent Director of NZX-listed Delegat Group, a trustee of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, and is the Advisory Chair of two private companies. He is Chair of Risk Management Committee.
Mr Warwick Bray Non-Executive Director Sep 2019
Mr Bray brings over four decades of experience in the international telecommunications, technology, and media sectors, most recently in senior executive roles at Telstra. During his nine years at Telstra up until 2018, Mr Bray's executive roles comprised Chief Financial Officer, Group Managing Director Product, Executive Director Mobile, and Head of Corporate Strategy. Earlier in his career, he was a Managing Director at JP Morgan (London) and Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein (London) in telecommunications equity research. He also worked at McKinsey & Company in Europe, advising telecommunications companies on strategy, regulation, and operational improvement, and as a network systems engineer at Hewlett Packard. He is member of Risk Management Committee.
Mr David Havercroft Non-Executive Director Oct 2021
Mr Havercroft brings skills and experience from a career in the technology industry that has spanned more than 35 years. He held several leadership roles at Spark New Zealand from 2009-2017, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Prior to this he held executive and management positions in IBM Asia Pacific, Cable & Wireless, and BT. He is member of Human Resources and Compensation Committee.
Ms Sheridan Adelene Broadbent Non-Executive Director Aug 2022
Ms Broadbent has an executive and governance career spanning telecommunications, ICT, infrastructure, and energy. Her governance experience includes her role as Independent Director for Manawa Energy and Downer EDI Limited. Previous governance experience includes her roles as Chair of Kordia, Chair of Pipeline and Civil Group, Director of Transpower, and former member of the Government's Cyber Security Advisory Committee. She is member of Human Resources and Compensation Committee and Risk Management Committee.
Ms Lisa Nelson Non-Executive Director May 2024
Ms Nelson is a finance and business development executive with 25 years of global operating experience across the financial services, software, and technology industries. Lisa most recently served as Managing Director of M12, Microsoft's venture fund, which she co-founded. Prior to that she held various executive roles at Microsoft spanning business development, investor relations, strategy, financial reporting, and accounting. Lisa's current governance appointments include Destiny Tech100 Inc, Seattle Bank, and Banqer Limited, a New Zealand-based edtech startup, and she is a former director of Astra Space Inc. Lisa's advisory roles include several early-stage tech startups and ventures funds, including Movac in New Zealand. She is also member of Human Resources and Compensation Committee and Risk Management Committee.
Ms Paige Howard-Smith Company Secretary Sep 2022
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Stefan Knight Chief Financial Officer
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Paige Howard-Smith Company Secretary
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Leela Ashford Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director
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Mark Beder Customer Director - Enterprise and Government
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Matt Bain Data and Marketing Director
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Melissa Anastasiou General Counsel
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Renee Mateparae Network and Operations Director
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Heather Polglase People and Culture Director
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Greg Clark SME and Consumer Director
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John Wesley Smith Strategy and Regulatory Director
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Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

Data provided by Morningstar.
Name Shares Capital
HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited 347,482,251 19.15%
HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited i 174,986,660 9.65%
JP Morgan Chase Bank 151,948,767 8.38%
BNP Paribas Nominees NZ Limited 118,373,160 6.52%
Citibank Nominees (NZ) Limited 108,416,567 5.98%
Custodial Services Limited 64,967,662 3.58%
Accident Compensation Corporation 61,875,532 3.41%
Hsbc Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited 61,182,369 3.37%
New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited 49,045,757 2.70%
Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited 41,865,124 2.31%
FNZ Custodians Limited 34,025,233 1.88%
Forsyth Barr Custodians Limited 32,001,145 1.76%
New Zealand Depository Nominee 30,504,984 1.68%
Tea Custodians Limited 28,742,476 1.58%
JB Were (NZ) Nominees Limited 27,706,305 1.53%
New Zealand Permanent Trustees Limited 27,122,209 1.50%
Premier Nominees Limited 23,768,370 1.31%
BNP Paribas Nominees NZ Limited i 23,038,147 1.27%
JP Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited 20,860,159 1.15%
Public Trust 18,448,859 1.02%

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