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 edged up +0.1% today, extending its five‑day advance to +1.3%. The index has risen +9.2% over the past six months and is up +7.8% year‑on‑year.
THE MAIN GAINERS
Among 49 gainers, Kathmandu Brands (KMD, #50) led with a +5% rise, adding +7% over the past month though still down -33% year‑on‑year. Mainfreight (MFT, #8) climbed +2%, but remains -4% lower over six months and -13% annually. Vulcan Steel (VSL, #27) and Kiwi Property Group (KPG, #22) each gained +1%. Vulcan is up +3% month‑on‑month but down -2% year‑on‑year, while Kiwi Property has surged +23% in six months and +15% over the year.
Kathmandu
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THE MAIN DECLINERS
On the downside, 42 stocks fell. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FPH, #1) and Port of Tauranga (POT, #10) both slipped -2%. F&P is still up +4% over five days and +1% year‑on‑year, while Port of Tauranga has eased -3% in the past week but remains +31% higher annually. Freightways (FRW, #19) and Skellerup (SKL, #31) each dipped -1%. Freightways is up +8% over five days and +41% year‑on‑year, while Skellerup has gained +28% in six months and +11% annually.
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare
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SMARTSHARES EFTs
| 1-day | 5-day | 6-month | YTD | 1Y | |
| NZ Top 50 ETF (FNZ) | +0.1% | +1.4% | +10.0% | +5.4% | +7.1% |
| NZ Top 10 ETF (TNZ) | -0.5% | +1.6% | +3.0% | -5.2% | -2.0% |
| S/P NZX50 ETF (NZG) | +0.1% | +1.9% | +7.7% | +2.3% | +4.7% |
| NZ Dividend ETF (DIV) | +0.5% | +1.8% | +23.5% | +16.0% | +15.0% |
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oceania Healthcare Limited (OCA, #44) advised it will release its half‑year results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 on the 21st of November.
The a2 Milk Company (ATM, #7) confirmed the completion of the divestment of its 75% stake in Mataura Valley Milk Limited, alongside China Animal Husbandry Group’s (CAHG) 25% holding, to Open Country Dairy Limited. The transaction was finalised on Friday the 31st of October.
Westpac Banking Corporation (WBC) reported FY25 net profit after tax of $6.9 bln, down -1% on FY24, with underlying NPAT (ex notable items) of $7.0bln, down -2%. Return on tangible equity (ex notable items) was -11.0%, 24bps lower year‑on‑year, while earnings per share were steady at 204c. The bank declared a final dividend of 77c per share, taking the full‑year ordinary dividend to 153c, up +1% on FY24. Westpac’s CET1 capital ratio strengthened to 12.5%, up 4bps. CEO Anthony Miller highlighted solid momentum across target segments, with deposits up +7% and loans up 6%, including 17% growth in institutional lending, 15% in business lending, and 22% in agribusiness. He noted APRA’s removal of its enforceable undertaking and additional capital overlay as recognition of improved risk culture, and reaffirmed Westpac’s focus on disciplined execution, customer experience, and regional investment.
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