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NZME (NZM) Share Price & Analysis

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NZM Stock Chart & Stats

A$0.79A$0.02(1.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM GMT+11
AU$0.8AU$0.9Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
AUD 0.79 - AUD 0.80
52-Week Range
AUD 0.74 - AUD 1.05
Previous Close
AUD 0.77
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
25.57K
Market Cap
AUD 147.44M
Enterprise Value
AUD 289.05M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
AUD 5.42M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
AUD 91.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
9.0
Beta
0.03
Next Earnings
Feb 23, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 10, 2026
Dividend Yield
12.53%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Improved Earnings And Audio Growth

The return to profit alongside double-digit EBITDA growth shows meaningful operating improvement, while strong audio performance supports the group’s largest growth engine. If sustained, this combination can strengthen earnings capacity and improve resilience across NZME’s media portfolio.

Strong Cash Generation And Lower Net Debt

Healthy free cash flow gives NZME internal funding for investment, dividends, and debt reduction rather than relying solely on external capital. The recent fall in net debt also improves financial flexibility and reduces the balance-sheet pressure that can constrain future strategic choices.

Operational Efficiency And Digital Audience Development

The print-plant upgrade provides a tangible path to lower production costs and better capacity utilization, while growing subscription scale supports recurring consumer revenue. Together, efficiency gains and digital audience development can improve the durability of NZME’s mixed-media model.

Bears Say

Earnings And Margin Volatility

The sharp swing from a 2024 loss to renewed profitability demonstrates that NZME’s earnings are not yet consistently stable. Margins below earlier peaks also suggest limited cushion if operating conditions weaken, making future profit improvement more dependent on sustained execution.

Moderate-to-elevated Leverage And Reduced Equity Cushion

Debt roughly matching equity leaves NZME less conservatively financed than in 2021–2023 and reduces its buffer against weaker profitability. This can limit financial flexibility, increase sensitivity to earnings setbacks, and constrain the company’s ability to fund growth while maintaining distributions.

Exposure To Uneven Advertising Demand

Because advertising provides the core revenue stream across radio, digital, and print, uneven advertiser demand can affect revenue and operating leverage across several businesses at once. This structural concentration makes sustained growth and margin expansion harder to rely on during softer media markets.

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NZM FAQ

What was NZME’s price range in the past 12 months?
NZME lowest share price was AU$0.74 and its highest was AU$1.05 in the past 12 months.
What is NZME’s market cap?
NZME’s market cap is AU$147.44M.
When is NZME’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were NZME’s earnings last quarter?
NZME released its earnings results on Aug 24, 2026. The company reported AU$0.029 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.039 by -AU$0.01.
Is NZME overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does NZME pay dividends?
NZME pays a dividend of AU$0.024 which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.53%. See more information on NZME dividends here
What is NZME’s EPS estimate?
NZME’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does NZME have?
NZME has 188,181,630 shares outstanding.
What happened to NZME’s price movement after its last earnings report?
NZME reported an EPS of AU$0.029 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.039. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.174%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of NZME?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:NZM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology