New Zealand stocks advanced 72 points, or 0.5%, to 13,319 in early Thursday trade, sustaining gains from the prior session following a positive lead from Wall Street on Wednesday as AI concerns eased and U.S. economic data signaled resilience. Locally, the Reserve Bank held its cash rate at 2.25%, in line with expectations, and reaffirmed its accommodative stance, with Governor Anna Breman noting rate hikes would only follow stronger inflation and growth. Sector momentum came from process industries, logistics, and healthcare, though industrial services, transport, and electronic tech weighed on the upside. Standout performers included Scales Corp. (5.3%), Ryman Healthcare (2.5%), Contact Energy (1.2%), and Spark NZ (0.9%). Meanwhile, January FOMC minutes showed Fed officials split over the future path of interest rates. Traders now await January trade figures due Friday, after both exports and imports in the Pacific nation each grew by 15% yoy in December.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 13373 points on February 19, 2026, gaining 0.32% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.48%, though it remains 3.83% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from New Zealand. Historically, the New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50) reached an all time high of 13757.71 in January of 2026. New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on February 19 of 2026.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 13373 points on February 19, 2026, gaining 0.32% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.48%, though it remains 3.83% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from New Zealand. The New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50) is expected to trade at 13072.80 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 12222.83 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
NZX 50 13,373.41 42.61 0.32% -1.48% 3.83% Feb/19

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Westpac 50.12 1.87 3.88% 45.49% 87.31B Feb/19
Australia and New Zealand Banking 47.50 0.97 2.08% 47.10% 64.71B Feb/19
Fisher Paykel Healthcare 37.12 0.32 0.87% 5.91% 13.73B Feb/19
Meridian Energy 5.76 0.12 2.13% -2.12% 8.59B Feb/19
Infratil 11.17 0.15 1.36% 2.10% 5.49B Feb/19
Mercury NZ 6.26 0.07 1.13% -1.88% 5.32B Feb/19
Contact Energy 9.32 0.13 1.41% 1.75% 4.5B Feb/19
A2 Milk 11.26 -0.29 -2.51% 36.48% 4.24B Feb/19
Mainfreight 64.03 0.01 0.02% -8.25% 3.97B Feb/19
Port Of Tauranga 7.84 0.04 0.51% 17.01% 3.07B Feb/19




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
New Zealand Inflation Rate 3.10 3.00 percent Dec 2025
New Zealand Interest Rate 2.25 2.25 percent Feb 2026
New Zealand Unemployment Rate 5.40 5.30 percent Dec 2025

New Zealand Stock Market (NZX 50)
The NZX 50 is a headline stock market index which tracks the performance of 50 largest and most liquid companies by free float market capitalization, listed on the New Zealand Exchange. It is a total return, modified market capitalization weighted index. The NZX 50 Index has a base value of 1880.85 (NZX 40 Index closing level on previous day) as of December 29, 2000.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
13373.49 13330.80 13757.71 1665.04 2001 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: New Zealand

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New Zealand Equities Extend Strength
New Zealand stocks advanced 72 points, or 0.5%, to 13,319 in early Thursday trade, sustaining gains from the prior session following a positive lead from Wall Street on Wednesday as AI concerns eased and U.S. economic data signaled resilience. Locally, the Reserve Bank held its cash rate at 2.25%, in line with expectations, and reaffirmed its accommodative stance, with Governor Anna Breman noting rate hikes would only follow stronger inflation and growth. Sector momentum came from process industries, logistics, and healthcare, though industrial services, transport, and electronic tech weighed on the upside. Standout performers included Scales Corp. (5.3%), Ryman Healthcare (2.5%), Contact Energy (1.2%), and Spark NZ (0.9%). Meanwhile, January FOMC minutes showed Fed officials split over the future path of interest rates. Traders now await January trade figures due Friday, after both exports and imports in the Pacific nation each grew by 15% yoy in December.
2026-02-18
New Zealand Stocks Rally on RBNZ Rate Hold and Bargain Hunting
The NZX 50 surged 215 points, or 1.7%, to close at 13,247 on Wednesday, snapping a three-day losing streak after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand left interest rates unchanged, in line with expectations. Policymakers expressed confidence that inflation will ease toward the 2% midpoint within a year, citing spare capacity, modest wage growth, and core inflation within target. Bargain hunting also boosted sentiment after the index hit an over four-month low Tuesday, pressured by accelerating January food inflation and weaker service-sector activity amid adverse weather. Support also came from firmer U.S. stock futures after Wall Street edged higher Tuesday, ahead of Fed minutes later today and PCE Price Index data in the coming days. Sector gains were broad, led by healthcare, financials, and consumer non-durables. Bellwether Fisher & Paykel Healthcare jumped 3.1% while other standouts included Gentrack Group (5.7%), EBOS Group (3.9%), Property for Industry (3.2%), and A2 Milk Co. (2.6%).
2026-02-18
New Zealand Shares Rebound Ahead of Rate Decision
New Zealand stocks climbed 101 points, or 0.8%, to 13,132 in Wednesday’s morning session, halting a three-day decline amid strength in consumer durables, commercial services, and healthcare. Traders engaged in bargain hunting after markets hit an over four-month low. They also anticipated the RBNZ’s first policy meeting of 2026 later today, with the board expected to hold steady at 2.25% and any tightening only in the latter part of the year. Cost pressures also eased, as Q4 data showed producer output prices edged up 0.1% qoq, after the prior 0.6% gain; while input prices fell 0.5%, the first drop in a year. However, gains were capped by Wall Street’s subdued performance Tuesday, ahead of the Fed minutes later today. Meanwhile, heavy rain and strong winds disrupted transport and cut power across New Zealand’s North Island, weighing on select sectors. Early movers included Spark New Zealand (1.4%), Briscoe Group (1.1%), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (1.0%), and PGG Wrightson (0.9%).
2026-02-17