New Zealand Stock Market Today, 13 August 2026: New Zealand equities enter Thursday, August 13, 2026, after a difficult previous session as the S&P/NZX 50 closed at 13,737.66, down 123 points or 0.89%, while the NZX SmallCap Index moved in the opposite direction, gaining 0.64%.
The market remains sensitive to global inflation, oil prices, interest-rate expectations and geopolitical developments. New Zealand’s annual inflation rate stood at 4.10% in June, while the official interest rate was 2.50% in July and unemployment reached 5.60% while these figures remain important for investors assessing the outlook for domestic companies.
New Zealand Stock Market Update Today (13 August, 2026)
The latest completed NZX session showed broad weakness among large-cap shares. The NZX 50 fell to its lowest level since August 3, according to the supplied market data, while investors continued to watch movements in US markets, energy prices and monetary policy expectations. The index remains 7.61% higher over one year, despite the latest decline and that contrast suggests the current weakness is better viewed as a short-term correction than evidence of a broad market breakdown.
New Zealand Stock Market Performance, August 13, 2026
| Index | Latest Level | Daily Change |
| NZX 50 | 13,737.66 | -0.89% |
| NZX MidCap | 5,689.59 | -0.68% |
| NZX SmallCap | 19,972.32 | +0.64% |
| NZX All | 1,921.61 | -0.86% |
| DJ New Zealand | 325.74 | -1.01% |
The data show a clear divergence between large companies and smaller stocks whereas the SmallCap index gained and the NZX 50 declined.
Global Stock Market Today
| Market | Latest Available Figure | Recent Direction |
| S&P 500 | 7,537.43* | Higher |
| Nasdaq | 29,697.87* | Higher |
| Dow Jones | 53,055.91* | Higher |
| FTSE 100 | 10,684.59* | Higher |
| DAX | 25,667.69* | Lower |
| Nikkei 225 | 68,256.96* | Lower |
Note: Reference figures from the latest available global-market data, rather than a live August 13 NZX quote while global markets remain highly sensitive to inflation and energy prices. Recent US data showed gold strengthening after July inflation came in around expectations.
NZX 50 Index Today
The NZX 50 is New Zealand’s main large-cap equity benchmark and contains 50 major companies and the latest supplied figure puts the index at 13,737.66, down 0.89%.
NZX 50 Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Latest Level: 13,737.66
- Daily move: -123 points
- Daily percentage change: -0.89%
- One-month performance: +0.11%
- One-year performance: +7.61%
- 52-week range: 12,689.78 to 14,012.57
- Five-day performance: -1.85%
- Three-month performance: +5.03%
- Year-to-date performance: +1.40%
- Latest reported volume: 269,263
NZX 20 Index Today
The S&P/NZX 20 was reported at 7,735.91, with the supplied index feed showing no change in the quoted snapshot. The broader market data, however, showed weakness in several large NZX 20 constituents.
NZX 20 Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Index level: 7,735.91
- Reported daily change: 0.00%
- NZX 50 comparison: 13,737.66
- Westpac: NZ$42.02, down 1.59%
- ANZ: NZ$43.50, down 1.25%
- Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: NZ$42.22, down 0.85%
- Meridian Energy: NZ$5.50, down 1.26%
- Mainfreight: NZ$66.95, down 3.72%
NZX SmallCap Index Today
Small companies provided an important counterpoint to the weakness in large caps and the NZX SmallCap Index closed at 19,972.32, rising 126.54 points or 0.64%.
NZX SmallCap Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Latest level: 19,972.32
- Daily gain: 126.54 points
- Daily percentage gain: +0.64%
- Day high: 20,012.07
- Day low: 19,845.78
- Direction: Outperformed the NZX 50
NZDX Index Today
The NZDX debt market recorded NZ$1.819 million in daily value traded and 1.794 million in volume. Market outstanding value stood at approximately NZ$54.45 billion, with 144 instruments and 34 trades in the supplied snapshot.
NZDX Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Daily value traded: NZ$1.82 million
- Daily volume: 1.794 million
- Market outstanding: NZ$54.45 billion
- Instruments: 144
- Trades: 34
- Strongest listed gainers included Quayside Holdings and Oceania Healthcare, both up about 0.71%.
- Channel Infrastructure was among the weakest, falling 1.98%.
What is Happening in the New Zealand Stock Market Today?
The market’s recent weakness reflects several overlapping concerns:
- High oil prices are adding worries about the inflation rate.
- The situation for reopening at the Strait of Hormuz is being monitored by investors.
- US inflation figures remain critical for the Fed.
- The 4.10% inflation rate in New Zealand still exceeds the Reserve Bank’s target band.
- The 2.50% official interest rate continues to impact valuation-sensitive stocks.
- Financials and industrials were the key contributors to the pressure.
- Mainfreight fell 3.72%, Westpac fell 1.59% and ANZ fell 1.25%.
- However, small caps managed to show more strength.
Top 10 Undervalued New Zealand Stocks Based on Cash Flow Analysis
These are cash-flow watchlist candidates rather than a definitive ranking of undervalued stocks while investors should compare free cash flow, debt, capital expenditure, enterprise value and future cash generation before buying.
- Mainfreight (MFT): FY26 operating cash flow improved to NZ$589 million from NZ$584 million despite weaker profit.
- Infratil (IFT): FY26 operational EBITDAF rose 11% to NZ$989 million, while One NZ increased free cash flow and distributions.
- Port of Tauranga (POT): Strong infrastructure characteristics make cash generation an important valuation metric.
- Vector (VCT): A defensive infrastructure name worth monitoring for recurring cash flows.
- Mercury NZ (MCY): Utility-style earnings can provide comparatively visible cash generation.
- Contact Energy (CEN): Electricity demand and generation assets make cash flow a key valuation driver.
- A2 Milk (ATM): The company has a substantial cash balance and remains a major consumer-stock candidate for cash-flow analysis.
- Fletcher Building (FBU): A potential recovery candidate, although construction conditions and balance-sheet risk need close attention.
- Ryman Healthcare (RYM): Its turnaround has included NZ$56.2 million of positive free cash flow in 1H26, according to available company-focused reporting.
- Auckland International Airport (AIA): Long-term infrastructure cash flows make it a stock to examine through a normalized cash-flow lens.
Gold Prices in New Zealand (NZD)
| Gold Measure | NZD Price | Change |
| Gold per ounce | $7,525.29 | +$73.14 |
| Gold per gram | $241.94 | +$2.35 |
| Gold per kilogram | $241,943.51 | +$2,351.18 |
| 24K gold per gram | $242.04 | Indicative |
| 22K gold per gram | $221.87 | Indicative |
| 21K gold per gram | $211.79 | Indicative |
| Gold per tola | $2,823.16 | Indicative |
Gold gained 0.98% today, is up 6.55% over 30 days and 32.61% over one year in the supplied NZD performance data. Internationally, spot gold rose about 0.9% on August 12 after US inflation data reduced expectations of an immediate rate increase.
Silver Prices in New Zealand (NZD)
| Period | Change (NZD) | Percentage |
| Today | +$1.36 | +1.23% |
| 30 Days | +$12.40 | +12.68% |
| 6 Months | -$17.91 | -13.98% |
| 1 Year | +$45.90 | +71.42% |
| 5 Years | +$76.41 | +226.41% |
| 20 Years | +$91.43 | +488.17% |
For context, recent NZD silver spot references have placed the metal around the NZ$96-$109 per troy ounce range, depending on the date and source.
Why Are New Zealand Stocks Down or UP Today?
- A 0.89% decline in the NZX 50 was caused by poor performance from major stocks.
- The largest among them was Mainfreight, which lost 3.72% in value.
- The Westpac stock lost 1.59% and ANZ 1.25%.
- Infratil fell 1.19%, despite very good operating results for FY26.
- Energy stocks showed weakness as well, including Meridian.
- The rise in oil prices adds to worries about the inflationary pressures.
- However, small caps managed to increase their price, as the NZX SmallCap Index rose 0.64%.
- Recently rising gold prices reflect the desire to invest into defensive assets due to geopolitical risks.
Top Gainers Today on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX)
| Company | Code | Latest | Change |
| Quayside Holdings | QHLHA | $0.990 | +0.71% |
| Oceania Healthcare | OCA030 | 5.64% | +0.71% |
| Motor Trade Finance | MTFHC | $0.645 | +0.39% |
| Westpac New Zealand | WNZ1T2 | 4.75% | +0.21% |
| Kiwi Property Group | KPG070 | 5.03% | +0.20% |
These figures relate to the supplied NZDX snapshot rather than a live intraday NZX equity screen.
Top Decliners Today on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX)
| Company | Code | Latest | Change |
| Channel Infrastructure | CHI030 | 4.94% | -1.98% |
| Auckland International Airport | AIA260 | 4.30% | -1.60% |
| ASB Bank | ABB120 | 4.37% | -1.58% |
| Transpower New Zealand | TRP110 | 4.34% | -1.36% |
| Mercury NZ | MCY050 | 5.14% | -0.96% |
What New Zealand Investors Should Know Today
- Even after the recent decline, the NZX 50 index is still up by 7.61% year-to-date.
- The index is just 1.96% off its provided 52-week high of 14,012.57.
- Inflation rate of 4.10% is a significant local risk.
- Interest rate expectations and NZ currency need to be monitored.
- Defensive sectors such as infrastructure and utilities might get noticed during times of uncertainty.
- Cash flow becomes particularly important when valuations are under stress.
- SmallCap performance highlights the fact that the weakness of the market is not universal.
- Portfolio diversification in the New Zealand and foreign markets reduces the concentration risk.
How to Buy New Zealand Stock
- Open a regulated brokerage account that allows access to the NZX.
- Undergo identity and tax residence verification procedures.
- Deposit New Zealand dollars into the account opened at the brokerage firm.
- Conduct research on the company, valuation, cash flow, and debt.
- Evaluate the bid-ask spread and liquidity of the stock.
- Decide whether to go for market order or limit order.
- Look at transaction costs and brokerage fees.
- Begin with an amount that you can afford based on your risk profile.
- Invest in diversified NZX funds in case of poor skills for picking individual stocks.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only, not financial advice. Market prices can change quickly, and investors should conduct independent research.
