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Spark New Zealand Limited (SPKKY)
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Spark New Zealand (SPKKY) Price & Analysis

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SPKKY Stock Chart & Stats

$5.62
$0.17(2.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$5.62
$0.17(2.98%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthA near 40% FCF growth rate demonstrates durable operational cash generation, improving the company's ability to fund BAU and strategic CapEx, sustain dividends and pay down debt. Strong cash conversion reduces refinancing risk and gives management optionality amid revenue headwinds.
Balance‑Sheet Repair Via Data‑centre SaleThe data‑centre transaction materially lowers net debt and trims leverage (pro forma net‑debt/EBITDAI toward ~1.7x), improving financial flexibility. Retaining a 25% stake preserves upside while the proceeds create durable capacity for capex, dividends and strategic initiatives.
Mobile & Network Competitive AdvantageRising mobile ARPU, subscriber acquisition and 5G/network upgrades strengthen a recurring, higher‑margin business core. Durable network performance and improved NPS support retention and cross‑sell opportunities, underpinning sustainable revenue from mobile services despite legacy pressures.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue TrendA persistent revenue decline signals structural headwinds: legacy voice shrinkage, managed‑data migration to lower ARPU and muted enterprise project spend. Ongoing top‑line contraction limits scale benefits and forces reliance on cost‑outs and asset sales to sustain profits.
Weakness In IT / Service ManagementA nearly 20% drop in service management points to reduced demand for higher‑margin IT projects and longer sales cycles. This undermines the company's pivot toward digital/managed services, reducing predictable, sticky revenue and making margin improvement more dependent on execution risk.
Elevated LeverageA debt/equity ratio of 1.55 (and pre‑transaction net‑debt/EBITDAI ~2.2x) leaves the company sensitive to interest costs and cash‑flow variability. Even after asset sales, leverage remains material, constraining strategic flexibility and increasing downside risk if revenue or cashflow normalizes adversely.

SPKKY FAQ

What was Spark New Zealand Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Spark New Zealand Limited lowest stock price was $5.01 and its highest was $7.75 in the past 12 months.
    What is Spark New Zealand Limited’s market cap?
    Spark New Zealand Limited’s market cap is $2.13B.
      When is Spark New Zealand Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Spark New Zealand Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 20, 2026 which is in 18 days.
        How were Spark New Zealand Limited’s earnings last quarter?
        Spark New Zealand Limited released its earnings results on Feb 17, 2026. The company reported $0.117 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.146 by -$0.029.
          Is Spark New Zealand Limited overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Spark New Zealand Limited’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Spark New Zealand Limited pay dividends?
            Spark New Zealand Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.256 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.38%. See more information on Spark New Zealand Limited dividends here
              What is Spark New Zealand Limited’s EPS estimate?
              Spark New Zealand Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Spark New Zealand Limited have?
              Spark New Zealand Limited has 378,026,030 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Spark New Zealand Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Spark New Zealand Limited reported an EPS of $0.117 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.146. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.819%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Spark New Zealand Limited?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SPKKY
                  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

                    Spark New Zealand Stock Smart Score

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                    Underperform
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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -17.07%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    9.38%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    -8.19%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Spark New Zealand Limited

                    Operating from its base in Auckland, New Zealand, Spark New Zealand Limited, along with its various subsidiaries, stands as a leading provider of telecommunications and digital solutions across the nation. Its comprehensive portfolio encompasses a wide array of telecommunications, information technology, media, and digital offerings. These include mobile connectivity, traditional voice services, high-speed broadband, internet-based sports streaming, and sophisticated cloud and cybersecurity solutions. Beyond consumer services, Spark caters to businesses with services such as IT infrastructure management, specialized business cloud solutions, outsourced telecommunications, software development, big data analytics, data center facilities, and international wholesale telecommunications. The company's offerings also extend to local, national, and international voice and data connections, financial services, group insurance policies, and mobile device repair. Additionally, Spark engages in the retail sale of telecommunications products and services, alongside equipment distribution. Its diverse clientele spans individual consumers, households, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), government agencies, and large corporate entities. Notably, the entity formerly operated under the name Telecom Corporation of New Zealand Limited, before undergoing a rebranding to Spark New Zealand Limited in August 2014. The company was established in 1987 and maintains its headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand.

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