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Spark New Zealand H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary17 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved strong profitability in H1 FY26, with adjusted EBITDA/EBITDAI up 5.1% and adjusted NPAT up 30.4% year-on-year, despite a 1.1% revenue decline due to divestments and legacy declines.
Free cash flow rose 84% to NZD 107 million, reflecting higher EBITDA and lower cash tax payments.
Completed sale of a 75% stake in the data centre business, generating NZD 453 million in initial proceeds and up to NZD 98 million deferred, supporting debt reduction and financial flexibility.
Strategic focus on core connectivity, cost discipline, and mobile service revenue growth supported key financial metrics.
Declared an interim dividend of 8 cents per share, 50% imputed.
Financial highlights
Adjusted revenue: NZD 1.917 billion, down 1.1% year-on-year.
Adjusted EBITDA/EBITDAI: NZD 471 million, up 5.1% year-on-year.
Adjusted NPAT: NZD 73 million, up 30.4% year-on-year; reported NPAT up 82.9% to NZD 64 million.
Free cash flow: NZD 107 million, up 84% year-on-year.
Interim dividend declared at NZD 0.08 per share, 50% imputed.
Net debt (ex-leases): NZD 1.39 billion, 5% lower than June 2025; pro forma net debt post-DC transaction at NZD 940 million.
Net debt to EBITDA/EBITDAI ratio reduced to 1.7 post-DC transaction.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 EBITDA/EBITDAI guidance reaffirmed at NZD 1,010–1,070 million, with a 45%/55% H1/H2 split expected.
Free cash flow guidance for FY26 at NZD 290–330 million, with H2 weighted.
BAU CapEx for FY26 guided at NZD 380–410 million; strategic CapEx ~$55 million.
Multi-year productivity benefits and cost-out target of NZD 40–50 million for FY26 remain on track.
Dividend payout set at 100% of free cash flow, subject to no material adverse change.
Data centre sale: future earnings impact
IFP receivables: retained credit risk exposure
Operating cash flow drivers ex-IFP sale
FY27 cost-out program outlook
AI/cybersecurity impact on IT projects
Meta investment decision commitment
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Spark New Zealand Limited is a telecommunications and digital services provider offering a range of products and services across mobile, broadband, and digital solutions. The company serves both consumer and business markets with offerings that include mobile and fixed-line services, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and its shares are listed on the NZX.
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