Here are the key things you need to know about in the NZX markets over the past 24 hours. Changes are as at 3:00 pm and may change when the market closes at 4:45 pm.
WHAT THE NZX 50 INDEX IS DOING
The NZX50 finishes little changed today, as it continues to track sideways. The index has declined -1.8% over the last six months, but remains up +7.4% year-on-year.
THE MAIN GAINERS
A total of 47 stocks closed in the green, led by Ryman Healthcare (RYM, #18) which gained +3%. Despite the daily lift, Ryman is down -7% for the month and remains sharply lower year-on-year, falling -34%. Gentrack (GTK, #25) rose +2%, although it's down -6% over the last five days. Gentrack holds a +14% gain compared to this time last year. Port of Tauranga (POT, #10) also gained +2%, adding to a +4% lift in the past month. POT is up a healthy +45% year-on-year. Summerset Holdings (SUM, #16) matched the +2% daily gain and continues its strong run with a +21% year-on-year rise.
Ryman Healthcare
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THE MAIN DECLINERS
There were 34 decliners in the market. Both Mercury Energy (MCY, #5) and Mainfreight (MFT, #8) fell -2%. Mercury is down -3% over the last five days and -7% year-on-year. Mainfreight also shed -3% this week and is down -2% from a year ago. Tourism Holdings (THL, #48) eased -1% after yesterday’s sharp surge on news of a takeover approach. It is still up +23% year-on-year. EBOS Group (EBO, #6) also dipped -1%, bringing its monthly loss to -6%, although it remains +15% higher than a year ago.
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SMARTSHARES EFTs
| 1-day | 5-day | 6-month | YTD | 1Y | |
| NZ Top 50 ETF (FNZ) | -0.5% | -0.4% | -1.3% | -2.3% | +5.2% |
| NZ Top 10 ETF (TNZ) | -0.4% | +1.1% | -0.9% | -5.2% | +1.2% |
| S/P NZX50 ETF (NZG) | 0% | -0.4% | -1.4% | -3.3% | +4.4% |
| NZ Dividend ETF (DIV) | -0.1% | +0.6% | +0.4% | -0.4% | +7.1% |
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Napier Port Holdings Limited (NPH) has successfully completed its on-market share buyback programme, which commenced in May 2025. The company acquired 240,000 ordinary shares to be held as treasury stock for use in its employee share ownership plans. Following the buyback, Napier Port’s total number of shares on issue is 199,637,941.
Scott Technology (SCT) has secured NZ$27m in new automation contracts across Europe and North America, including its first Canadian poultry trussing deal with Maple Lodge Farms and materials handling projects for Coca-Cola, DMK, Soubry, Altho, Bayer Strada, and a major North American food processor in France. The company reports year-to-date revenue down 7% (improved from -14% at HY25), with EBITDA ahead of the prior comparable period, driven by higher-margin projects and cost discipline.
NZX50 Industrial Sector
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