Spark New Zealand (SPK) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What SPK does

Spark New Zealand (SPK) is a telecommunications company based in Auckland, New Zealand, operating through Cloud, IT Services Management, and Other Connectivity segments. It provides mobile and broadband services, voice, cloud, IT infrastructure, and wholesale connectivity to individuals, households, small businesses, governments, and large enterprises. Formerly known as Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited, it changed its name to Spark New Zealand Limited in August 2014. It is listed on the ASX and is part of the ASX 200.

Key numbers explained

• 1.56 AUD is the current share price, representing the cost to buy one unit of ownership in the company today.
• -1.58% is the price change today, showing the percentage move in the share price over the trading session.
• 2.95B AUD is the market capitalisation, the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 7.4 compares the share price to the last 12 months of earnings per share; a lower number can suggest the stock is priced more conservatively relative to recent earnings.
• The dividend yield of 7.8% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the current share price, indicating the cash return shareholders receive relative to the price they pay.
• 77% is the share of earnings paid out as dividends, meaning the company returns most of its profit to shareholders.
• 0.16 is the beta, a measure of volatility relative to the market; a low beta suggests smaller price swings compared with the broader market.
• 12.6% is the profit margin, showing how much of each dollar of revenue remains as profit after expenses.

What to watch

• Spark New Zealand operates in the Telecom Services industry, where competition, regulation, and technology shifts can affect demand and pricing.
• Its earnings release on Aug 19, 2026 will provide updated figures on revenue, margins, and outlook.
• The ex-dividend date of Sep 10, 2026 is the key date for investors seeking the next dividend payment.
• Peer companies such as Telstra (TLS) and TPG Telecom (TPG) can provide context for comparing valuation and yield.