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Spark New Zealand Limited (AU:SPK)
ASX:SPK
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 21, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.08Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of clear operational and financial progress alongside continuing headwinds in legacy connectivity and IT services. Positive drivers include improved profitability (EBITDAI +5.1%), strong free cash flow (+84% in H1), disciplined CapEx and cost‑out delivery, mobile ARPU gains and network/CX leadership (5G coverage leadership, +75% peak speed improvement, iNPS +5). These were partially offset by a small revenue decline (-1.1%), steep drops in legacy voice (-16.7%) and service management (-19.7%), modest mobile share contraction (‑0.5ppt), and some timing‑sensitive cash tax benefits and one‑off transaction adjustments. On balance the operational momentum, balance sheet strengthening from the data center transaction, and meaningful cashflow and margin improvement outweigh the ongoing portfolio challenges and cyclical softness.Company Guidance
Profitability Improvement
Adjusted EBITDAI increased to $471 million, up 5.1% year‑on‑year (reported EBITDAI up ~10%), and adjusted NPAT rose to $73 million, up 30.4%, driven primarily by higher EBITDAI and cost discipline.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow strengthened to $107 million in H1, up 84% year‑on‑year, reflecting operating leverage and lower cash tax payments (timing related); management reaffirmed FY'26 free cash flow guidance of $290–$330 million.
Mobile Momentum
Total mobile service revenue grew 1.6% in H1; consumer/SME pay monthly ARPU grew 5%; pay monthly mobile acquisitions increased 15%; Skinny prepaid New Zealand base grew 2%; enterprise ARPU decline moderated to -7.8% from -13.4% at end FY'25.
Cost‑out Program Delivering
Delivered $51 million of net cost savings in the half (including $55 million net labor cost reductions and $12 million product cost reductions), and remains on track for an FY'26 cost‑out target narrowed to $40–$50 million.
Network and CX Leadership
Extended coverage leadership to include 5G (independently rated by Opensignal); completed 100+ site builds/upgrades; transitioned to a 5G standalone core improving peak speeds by ~75%; iNPS rose 5 points year‑on‑year; AI initiatives improving network efficiency and CX.
Data Center Transaction Strengthens Balance Sheet
Completed sale of data centers while retaining a 25% stake in TenPeaks Data Centres; received initial cash proceeds of ~NZ$453 million (with up to NZ$98 million deferred contingent proceeds), reducing pro‑forma net debt ex leases to ~NZ$940 million and lowering net debt/EBITDAI to ~1.7.
Capital Expenditure Discipline
H1 total CapEx was NZ$271 million (including NZ$54 million strategic CapEx for data center land); BAU CapEx of NZ$217 million was down ~8.8–9% year‑on‑year as 5G rollout matured; FY'26 BAU CapEx guidance maintained at NZ$380–$410 million.
Shareholder Returns
Board declared an interim dividend of NZ$0.08 per share (50% imputed), supported by improved cash generation and reaffirmed cashflow guidance.
Sustainability and Social Progress
Scope 1 and 2 emissions are 32% lower than the required path to meet the 2030 target; Skinny Jump now supports more than 34,500 households; continued focus on ethical supply chain management.
AU:SPK Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
AU:SPK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2026 | AU$1.84 | AU$1.79 | -2.45% |
Aug 19, 2025 | AU$2.17 | AU$2.24 | +3.04% |
Feb 20, 2025 | AU$2.33 | AU$2.33 | 0.00% |
Aug 22, 2024 | AU$3.29 | AU$3.05 | -7.38% |
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FAQ
When does Spark New Zealand Limited (AU:SPK) report earnings?
Spark New Zealand Limited (AU:SPK) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 21, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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Spark New Zealand Limited (AU:SPK) earnings time is at Aug 21, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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