New Zealand Stock Market Update Today: New Zealand equities are trading in a mixed but broadly constructive environment on August 14, 2026. The benchmark S&P/NZX 50 was quoted at 13,787.64, up 49 points or 0.36%, in the latest snapshot supplied. The index is also about 7.43% higher over the year, although it remains below its 52-week high of 14,012.57.
The domestic market is being shaped by inflation, interest-rate expectations, company earnings and overseas sentiment. New Zealand’s annual inflation rate reached 4.1% in June, above the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s 1%-3% target range.
New Zealand Stock Market Update Today (14 August, 2026)
The NZX is showing resilience despite a complicated economic backdrop and the latest supplied NZX figures put total market capitalisation at approximately NZ$190.26 billion, with 178 listed instruments, 1,103 trades and daily value traded of about NZ$3.41 million at the snapshot point. Large financial stocks remain important market drivers. Westpac was at NZ$43.23, while ANZ was at NZ$45.77. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare stood at NZ$42.80, with a one-year gain of 14.90%.
New Zealand Stock Market Performance, August 14, 2026
| Indicator | Latest figure | Change |
| NZX 50 | 13,787.64 | +49 / +0.36% |
| NZX 50 1-year performance | — | +7.43% |
| NZX 50 52-week range | 12,689.78-14,012.57 | — |
| NZX 20 | 7,769.64 | -23.63 / -0.30% |
| NZX market capitalisation | NZ$190.26bn | — |
| NZSX instruments | 178 | — |
| NZSX daily trades | 1,103 | — |
NZX describes the NZX 50 as its principal equity benchmark, covering the largest eligible companies by float-adjusted market capitalisation.
Global Stock Market Today
Global markets have been supported by changing expectations around U.S. monetary policy. On August 13, the S&P 500 gained 0.65%, the Nasdaq advanced 0.81% and the Dow rose 0.13%. The S&P 500 closed at a record 7,798.99.
| Market | Latest reported move |
| S&P 500 | +0.65% |
| Nasdaq Composite | +0.81% |
| Dow Jones | +0.13% |
| Nikkei 225 | +1.61% |
| STOXX 600 | -0.12% |
| Brent crude | US$87.07/barrel |
| Gold futures | -1.1% |
The global backdrop matters for New Zealand because foreign investors, commodity prices and currency movements can quickly influence NZX valuations.
NZX 50 Index Today
The NZX 50 remains one of the strongest reference points for domestic investors. Its latest supplied level of 13,787.64 leaves the index close to the upper part of its annual trading range and the index has gained 7.43% over 12 months, but the recent session has been relatively modest in percentage terms.
NZX 50 Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Latest level: 13,787.64
- Daily move: +49 points
- Daily percentage change: +0.36%
- One-year gain: 7.43%
- 52-week low: 12,689.78
- 52-week high: 14,012.57
- Latest supplied volume: 373,337
- Three-month average volume: about 30.56 million
The gap between the current level and the 52-week high suggests investors are still watching whether the NZX can regain its previous peak.
NZX 20 Index Today
The S&P/NZX 20 was weaker than the broader NZX 50 in the supplied session and it stood at 7,769.64, down 23.63 points, or 0.30%. The index opened at 7,793.27 and reached a high of 7,793.46 before moving to its reported low.
NZX 20 Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Latest Level: 7,769.64
- Daily change: -23.63
- Daily change percentage: -0.30%
- Open: 7,793.27
- High: 7,793.46
- Low: 7,769.64
The softer NZX 20 performance indicates that the largest companies were not moving uniformly higher.
NZX SmallCap Index Today
Small-cap shares remain a higher-risk part of the New Zealand market. The S&P/NZX SmallCap Index is designed to measure smaller companies outside the NZX 50. The latest independently available S&P data showed the SmallCap index at 19,631.54, with a 3.16% one-year return, although that reference point predates today’s supplied NZX figures.
NZX SmallCap Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Latest independently reported level: 19,631.54
- One-day move in that reference data: -0.37%
- Month-to-date: -3.02%
- Year-to-date: -5.71%
- One-year return: +3.16%
The figures show why small-cap investors need to distinguish between short-term weakness and longer-term business fundamentals.
NZDX Index Today
The NZX Debt Market or NZDX, is the exchange’s market for listed debt securities, including corporate and government-related instruments. The supplied snapshot showed approximately NZ$54.45 billion in outstanding securities, 144 instruments and 50 trades.
NZDX Index Today: Market Snapshot
- Market outstanding: NZ$54.45bn
- Instruments: 144
- Trades: 50
- Daily value traded: NZ$1.71m
- Infratil 340: +2.59%
- Mercury 070: +1.02%
- Kiwibank 2T2: -3.32%
- Oceania Healthcare 020: -2.83%
The debt market is particularly relevant while investors assess where interest rates are heading.
What is Happening in the New Zealand Stock Market Today?
Several forces are competing for investors’ attention:
- The NZX 50 is up 7.43% over one year.
- New Zealand inflation accelerated to 4.1%, well above the RBNZ’s target band.
- The official cash rate was 2.50% in the supplied economic data.
- Unemployment was reported at 5.60%.
- Global equities remain supported by changing U.S. rate expectations.
- Upcoming NZX earnings are likely to increase stock-specific volatility. NZX’s calendar lists results from a2 Milk, Freightways, Mercury, Vector and Fletcher Building later in August.
Top 10 Undervalued New Zealand Stocks Based on Cash Flow Analysis
A definitive cash-flow valuation requires current company financial statements and free-cash-flow forecasts. The following should therefore be treated as a research watchlist, rather than a claim that every company is objectively undervalued:
- Mainfreight (MFT): Established logistics business with global exposure.
- Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FPH): Strong international healthcare franchise.
- Meridian Energy (MEL): Defensive electricity exposure.
- Mercury NZ (MCY): Renewable generation and electricity demand exposure.
- Contact Energy (CEN): Utility cash-flow characteristics.
- Infratil (IFT): Diversified infrastructure portfolio.
- Port of Tauranga (POT): Strategic exposure to New Zealand trade.
- A2 Milk (ATM): Consumer brand with recovery potential.
- Westpac NZ: Banking exposure and substantial market capitalisation.
- ANZ NZ: Another major financial stock with significant earnings capacity.
The key test for any value investor is whether future free cash flow justifies the current share price.
Gold Prices in New Zealand (NZD)
The supplied gold performance data shows a sharp long-term advance despite a weaker latest session.
| Period | Change | Percentage |
| Today | -NZ$75.76 | -1.01% |
| 30 days | +NZ$597.60 | +8.63% |
| 6 months | -NZ$754.95 | -9.12% |
| 1 year | +NZ$1,882.20 | +33.37% |
| 5 years | +NZ$4,974.97 | +195.23% |
| 20 years | +NZ$6,530.92 | +658.13% |
Gold futures also declined in international trading on August 13 as investors reassessed interest-rate expectations.
Silver Prices in New Zealand (NZD)
Silver has delivered an even stronger long-term percentage increase in the supplied data.
| Period | Change | Percentage |
| Today | -NZ$1.61 | -1.44% |
| 30 days | +NZ$16.08 | +16.80% |
| 6 months | -NZ$15.41 | -12.11% |
| 1 year | +NZ$47.63 | +74.23% |
| 5 years | +NZ$77.86 | +229.40% |
| 20 years | +NZ$92.96 | +493.30% |
The contrasting daily and long-term figures underline the volatility of precious metals.
Why Are New Zealand Stocks Down or UP Today?
- Lower global interest-rate expectations are helping risk assets.
- U.S. equities reached record highs, supporting international sentiment.
- New Zealand inflation at 4.1% remains a domestic concern.
- Higher energy and transport costs are feeding inflation with petrol prices up 27.5% year on year in June.
- Company earnings are becoming increasingly important as the August reporting season develops.
- Geopolitical tensions and oil-price movements continue to create uncertainty in global markets.
Top Gainers Today on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX)
| Code | Company | Last | Change |
| SCT | Scott Technology | NZ$2.90 | +3.57% |
| APL | Asset Plus | NZ$0.163 | +2.19% |
| FWL | Foley Wines | NZ$0.50 | +2.04% |
| POT | Port of Tauranga | NZ$8.27 | +1.97% |
| VGL | Vista Group | NZ$2.70 | +1.89% |
Scott Technology led the supplied gainers list, while Port of Tauranga was among the stronger larger companies.
Top Decliners Today on the New Zealand Exchange (NZX)
| Code | Company | Last | Change |
| MKR | Manuka Resources | NZ$0.105 | -5.41% |
| TWL | Trade Window Holdings | NZ$0.148 | -4.52% |
| SMI | Santana Minerals | NZ$0.640 | -3.03% |
| MCK | Millennium & Copthorne Hotels NZ | NZ$3.10 | -2.52% |
| MOV | Move Logistics | NZ$0.205 | -2.38% |
The declines highlight the uneven nature of the session, with smaller companies experiencing larger percentage swings.
What New Zealand Investors Should Know Today
- The NZX 50 remains positive over the one-year period.
- The index is still below its 14,012.57 52-week high.
- Inflation at 4.1% is above the RBNZ’s target range.
- Earnings announcements could create sharp moves in individual stocks.
- Banks, utilities, healthcare and infrastructure remain important sectors to monitor.
- Gold and silver have generated substantial multi-year gains but remain volatile.
- Investors should distinguish between a falling share price and genuine undervaluation.
- Small-cap stocks can offer greater upside but usually carry greater liquidity and business risk.
How to Buy New Zealand Stock
- Open an account with a regulated share-trading platform that provides access to the NZX.
- Complete the required identity and tax information.
- Deposit New Zealand dollars into the brokerage account.
- Research the company’s earnings, debt, dividends and free cash flow.
- Check the bid-ask spread and recent trading volume before placing an order.
- Decide whether to use a market order or limit order.
- Start with an amount consistent with your risk tolerance.
- Diversify rather than concentrating the portfolio in one NZX company.
- Review the investment thesis periodically instead of reacting to every daily price move.
The NZX provides market infrastructure and investor information, while individual investors should verify fees, regulation and product availability with their chosen broker.
Disclaimer: This article is for information only, not financial advice. Market prices can change quickly, and investors should conduct independent research before trading.
