The NZX 50 rose 192 points, or 1.5%, to close at 13,394 on Friday, erasing losses from the previous session and rebounding from its lowest level in over two weeks, reached a day earlier, with most sectors trading in the green, led by consumer staples stocks. The consumer staples sector surged 6.7%, mainly supported by a jump in A2 Milk shares, which rose 10.5%. The broader index hit its highest level since March 6, tracking a rally on Wall Street on Thursday amid easing tensions in the Middle East. However, the latest data capped gains as New Zealand's manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in 11 months in May, amid rising oil prices. Traders also anticipated next week's release of New Zealand's Q1 GDP data and the Fed's monetary policy decision. Other notable gainers included Ebos Group (3.6%), Turners Automotive Group (2.3%), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (1.7%), and Mainfreight (1.6%). For the week, the index gained 1.8%, after falling in the prior week.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 13394 points on June 12, 2026, gaining 1.45% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.53% and is up 6.70% compared to the same time last year, 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 June 14 of 2026.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 13394 points on June 12, 2026, gaining 1.45% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.53% and is up 6.70% compared to the same time last year, 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 13347.07 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 12429.51 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
NZX 50 13,393.87 191.71 1.45% 2.53% 6.70% Jun/12

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Westpac 42.08 -0.12 -0.28% 17.77% 100.61B Jun/12
Australia and New Zealand Banking 41.34 -0.32 -0.77% 30.57% 77.51B Jun/12
Fisher Paykel Healthcare 39.45 0.67 1.73% 7.79% 13.18B Jun/12
Meridian Energy 5.95 0.05 0.85% 1.36% 8.36B Jun/12
Mercury NZ 6.96 0.20 2.96% 14.47% 5.73B Jun/12
Infratil 14.81 0.05 0.34% 44.14% 5.49B Jun/12
A2 Milk 7.27 0.69 10.49% -16.44% 4.77B Jun/12
Contact Energy 9.55 0.08 0.84% 6.23% 4.29B Jun/12
Mainfreight 65.40 1.05 1.63% -2.40% 3.86B Jun/12
Port Of Tauranga 8.23 -0.07 -0.84% 19.28% 3.15B Jun/12




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
New Zealand Inflation Rate 3.10 3.10 percent Mar 2026
New Zealand Interest Rate 2.25 2.25 percent May 2026
New Zealand Unemployment Rate 5.30 5.40 percent Mar 2026

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
13393.87 13202.16 13757.71 1665.04 2001 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: New Zealand

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NZX 50 Ends Week Up 1.8%
The NZX 50 rose 192 points, or 1.5%, to close at 13,394 on Friday, erasing losses from the previous session and rebounding from its lowest level in over two weeks, reached a day earlier, with most sectors trading in the green, led by consumer staples stocks. The consumer staples sector surged 6.7%, mainly supported by a jump in A2 Milk shares, which rose 10.5%. The broader index hit its highest level since March 6, tracking a rally on Wall Street on Thursday amid easing tensions in the Middle East. However, the latest data capped gains as New Zealand's manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in 11 months in May, amid rising oil prices. Traders also anticipated next week's release of New Zealand's Q1 GDP data and the Fed's monetary policy decision. Other notable gainers included Ebos Group (3.6%), Turners Automotive Group (2.3%), Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (1.7%), and Mainfreight (1.6%). For the week, the index gained 1.8%, after falling in the prior week.
2026-06-12
NZX 50 Set to Close Week on High Note
The NZX 50 climbed 54 points, or 0.4%, to 13,256 in Friday morning trade, erasing losses from the previous session and rebounding from its lowest level in over two weeks, reached a day earlier, tracking a rise on Wall Street overnight amid easing tensions in the Middle East and a rally in tech shares. Almost all sectors traded in the green, including financials, energy, and materials. However, the latest data capped gains as New Zealand's manufacturing sector contracted for the first time in 11 months, amid rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. Traders also anticipated the release of New Zealand's Q1 GDP and May trade balance data, as well as the Fed's monetary policy decision next week. Among early gainers were Infratil (1.6%), Contact Energy (1.1%), A2 Milk (0.8%), Ebos Group (0.7%), and Mainfreight (0.4%). For the week, the index rose 0.3%, after falling in the previous week.
2026-06-11
New Zealand Stocks End 0.4% Lower
The NZX 50 fell 51 points, or 0.4%, to close at 13,202 on Thursday, halting gains from the previous two sessions and marking its lowest level in over two weeks, after retreating from its highest level since May 7, reached a day earlier. The broader index tracked a downbeat session on Wall Street Wednesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices higher. Concerns over the US May inflation figure also pressured sentiment, as inflation accelerated to its highest level in three years in May, reinforcing expectations that the Fed will hold interest rates steady for longer. Investors remained wary ahead of the release of New Zealand's business PMI for May, due on Friday, after the index recorded its slowest growth in seven months in April. Financials, materials, and industrials stocks mainly weighed on the index, with notable losers including Infratil (-1.9%), Mainfreight (-1.8%), Ebos Group (-1.2%), Fletcher Building (-1.0%), and Westpac Banking Corp. (-0.9%).
2026-06-11