Here are the key changes to know about in the New Zealand equity market; Vista Group, Napier Port, EBOS, and Freightways advance; Gentrack, SkyTV, Sanford, and the NZX retreat

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 index is on track to decline -0.4% which will have it at a -1.3% drop over the past five days. Year-on-year the index remains positive, up +5.4%.

THE MAIN GAINERS
The NZX equity market saw 43 stocks in positive territory today, though gains within the NZX50 were modest. Vista Group (VGL, #42) rose +2% but remains down -14% year‑on‑year. Napier Port Holdings (NPH, #38) added +1%, up +4% month‑on‑month and +47% annually. EBOS Group (EBO, #9) lifted +1% but is down -25% over six months and -24% year‑on‑year. Freightways Group (FRW, #19) also gained +1%, up +28% over six months and +38% on an annual basis.

THE MAIN DECLINERS
Decliners numbered 38, with movements similarly minor. Gentrack (GTK, #31) fell -2%, down -9% over five days and -29% year‑on‑year. Sky Network Television (SKT, #47) eased -1%, down -5% month‑on‑month but up +29% annually. Sanford (SAN, #40) slipped -1%, though it is +13% higher month‑on‑month and +69% ahead year‑on‑year. NZX Limited (NZX, #46) also declined -1%, but remains +1% higher over the year.

SMARTSHARES EFTs

KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Smartshares Limited announced that director Guy Elliffe will step down on the 31st of December after 10 years of service, in line with The NZX Group’s director rotation policy. Elliffe, who joined the board in 2015, chaired the Audit and Risk Committee and sat on the Investment Oversight Committee, contributing to the growth of Smart’s funds under management from $1.49bln to more than $15bln. Chair Mark Peterson thanked him for his significant governance and funds management expertise. His Audit and Risk Committee role will pass to Jon Raby, appointed to the board in October, effective on the 1st of Jan.

The a2 Milk Company (ATM, #7) announced that Chief Marketing Officer Edith Bailey will step down at the end of February 2026, remaining available to support a smooth transition while recruitment for her successor is underway. Bailey, who joined in 2021, has overseen the central marketing team and science and nutrition functions, playing a key role in refreshing the company’s purpose and vision, updating global brand positioning, expanding the science programme and driving innovation. CEO David Bortolussi thanked her for her passion and contribution, noting she was an important member of the executive leadership team. The company expects to announce a new CMO early in the new year.

For the year ended 1 August 2025, Hallenstein Glassons (HLG, #45) reported sales of $470.7mln, up +8.1%, with net profit before tax rising +12.1% to $58.4mln and net profit after tax up +14.4% to $39.5mln, supported by a stronger winter season and a solid balance sheet. Glassons Australia delivered $251.5mln in sales, up +15.3%, and NPBT of $34.2mln, up +16.1%, with annual sales now exceeding Glassons NZ and Hallenstein combined, alongside new store openings, refurbishments and plans for a new automated Sydney warehouse in FY26. Glassons New Zealand recorded $111.9mln in sales, up +1.7%, and NPBT of $19.2mln, up +27.4%, with several store refurbishments and new openings offset by one closure, reflecting resilience in a challenging retail environment.

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