Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) is an ASX-listed company and is held by a number of exchange traded funds (ETFs). It is the largest telecommunications company in New Zealand. Its customers include individuals, households, small businesses, government agencies, and large enterprises.
| ASX Code | SPK |
| Website | http://www.sparknz.co.nz |
| Industry/Sector | Integrated Telecommunication Services |
| Market Cap ($M) | 3,354 |
| SPK Share Price | $1.775 |
| Day High | $1.790 |
| Day Low | $1.760 |
| Last Close | $1.775 |
| SPK Share Price Movement | - ( No change ) |
As a significant Australian company by market capitalisation, SPK is held across 4 ETFs spanning strategies that include integrated telecommunication services exposure . Its weighting in those funds means performance can have an outsized influence - when SPK moves, funds like FAIR that hold it can move with it.
For more concentrated exposure, ETFs such as FAIR (BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF) allocate about 0.1% to SPK , while the average exposure across all 4 ETFs that hold it is around 0% .
Last updated: ETF data and holdings as at 3 August 2026
How does holding Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) shares directly compare to ETFs that include it?
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SPK Direct
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FAIR
ASX |
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|---|---|---|
| Holdings | 1 company | 83 holdings |
| SPK Weight | 100% | 0.1% |
| Diversification | Single Stock | Broad |
| Annual Cost | Brokerage only | 0.49% p.a. |
| Approx. Yield | 9% | 3.04% |
| Star Ratings | - |
Yields and costs are approximate. ETF yields reflect the fund's dividend distributions, not SPK's direct yield. Annual cost uses each ETF's MER.
How a $10,000 investment in Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) one week ago compares with ETFs that hold it.
| Security | Investment type | Current price | 7-day price movement | Dollar change | Value today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) | Direct share | $1.775 | -2.47% | -$247 | $9,753 |
| BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (FAIR) | Equity - Australia Strategy | $19.000 | -0.26% | -$26 | $9,974 |
Assumes $10,000 invested 7 days ago. Figures are based on price movement only and exclude distributions, fees and brokerage.
4 ETFs hold Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK).
| ETF | SPK Weight | MER | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (FAIR) | 0.1% | 0.49% | 3.04% |
See all dividends from Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) or use our Upcoming Dividends tool to search for dividends across all ASX-listed securities.
| Year to Jun | NPAT | EPS | EPS chg (%) | PER | DPS | Yield (%) | Franking (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026F | $272.64 | $15.03 | -3.40% | 17.56 | 23.13 | 8.76% | 0.0% |
| 2025F | $282.32 | $15.56 | -10.20% | 16.97 | 23.13 | 8.76% | 0.0% |
| 2024A | $316.37 | $17.34 | -18.10% | 26.06 | 25.44 | 5.63% | 0.0% |
| Company | Mkt Cap | EPS Growth (%) | P/E (%) | Dividend Yield (%) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 A | 2025 F | 2026 F | 2024 A | 2025 F | 2026 F | 2024 A | 2025 F | 2026 F | ||
| Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) | $3,346M | 0.0189 | 0.5056 | 0.0673 | 21.8789 | 14.5320 | 13.6154 | 7.76% | 8.33% | 8.59% |
| Telstra Group Limited (TLS) | $51,017M | -0.0023 | -0.0609 | 0.0379 | 20.6585 | 21.9981 | 21.1939 | 4.59% | 4.80% | 4.91% |
| TPG Telecom Limited (TPG) | $7,283M | -0.6068 | -0.4570 | 1.4208 | 110.0890 | 202.7322 | 83.7472 | 4.85% | 5.39% | 5.93% |
| Tuas Limited (TUA) | $1,196M | -2.6449 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 123.8636 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Earnings | P/E Ratio | P/B Ratio | P/E Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | 0.63 | 20.30 | 2.48 | 0.76 |
| Market | 0.64 | 17.10 | 1.67 | 1.32 |
| Sector | 0.72 | 64.60 | 1.93 | 1.32 |
| Name | Position | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Jolie Hodson | Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Mr Vincent James Hawksworth | Non-Executive Director | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Mr Tarek Robbiati | Non-Executive Director | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Ms Lindsay Wright | Non-Executive Director | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Mr Warwick Bray | Non-Executive Director | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Mr David Havercroft | Non-Executive Director | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Ms Lisa Nelson | Non-Executive Director | 8 May 2024 |
| Ms Justine Bronwyn Gay Smyth | Non-Executive Director, Non-Executive Chairman | 1 Dec 2011 |
| Date of change | Director | Buy/Sell | Security Type | Qty | Trade Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2015 | SMYTH, Justine | Buy | Direct Shares | 20,201 | $2.955 | $59,691.000 |
| 24 Aug 2015 | VERBIEST, Mark | Buy | Indirect Shares | 20,000 | $2.990 | $59,800.000 |
| 1 Oct 2014 | MOUTTER, Simon | Sell | Direct Shares | 42,000 | $3.015 | $126,630.000 |
See all changes in directors' interest & trades for Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK) or use our Changes in directors' interest tool to search for changes & trades across all ASX-listed securities.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Stewart Taylor | Chief Financial Officer |
| Melissa Anastasiou | Commercial Director |
| Paige Howard-Smith | Company Secretary |
| Leela Ashford | Corporate Relations and Sustainability Director |
| Mark Beder | Customer Director |
| Matt Bain | Data and Marketing Director |
| Renee Mateparae | Network and Operations Director |
| Heather Langton | People and Culture Director |
| Greg Clark | SME and Consumer Director |
| John Wesley Smith | Strategy and Regulatory Director |
Under ASX rules large investors and investment funds must disclose when they own more than a 5% stake in Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK). However, you won't necessarily see their names in the company’s annual report, as many trade under nominee names. These shareholders are obliged to provide ongoing substantial notices relating to any change of 1% or more.
| Holding | Name |
|---|---|
| 148,833,289 (8.07%) | BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (formerly Barclays Global Investors Australia) |
| 96,086,003 (5.09%) | Accident Compensation Committee |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 19 August 2027 | Report (Annual) |
| 19 August 2027 | Report (Prelim) |
| 17 February 2027 | Report (Interim) |
| 02 October 2026 | Div Pay Date |
| 11 September 2026 | Books Close |
| 10 September 2026 | Div Ex Date |
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