The NZX 50 rose 132 points, or 1.0%, to close at 13,496 on Friday, erasing losses from the prior session, mainly buoyed by gains in consumer staples, consumer discretionary, utilities, and financials. The broader index hit its highest level since March 6, tracking a rally on Wall Street overnight as a US-Iran peace deal offset worries about a Fed rate hike this year. Thursday's data continued to fuel sentiment as New Zealand's GDP growth accelerated to 0.8% qoq in Q1, while annual growth held steady at 1.5%. However, the latest data capped gains, as New Zealand's trade surplus narrowed in May from the same month last year, with exports rising less than imports. A2 Milk surged 8.4% after UBS upgraded the company's shares to Buy from Neutral, citing valuation grounds. Other notable gainers included Hallenstein Glasson (3.0%), Ebos Group (1.9%), Infratil (1.8%), Colonial Motor (1.7%), and Contact Energy (1.6%). For the week, the index rose 2.2%, marking its second straight weekly gain.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 13496 points on June 19, 2026, gaining 0.99% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.76% and is up 7.68% 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 19 of 2026.

New Zealand's main stock market index, the NZX 50, rose to 13496 points on June 19, 2026, gaining 0.99% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 5.76% and is up 7.68% 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 13,495.63 132.32 0.99% 5.76% 7.68% Jun/19

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Westpac 42.72 0.11 0.26% 19.90% 100.61B Jun/19
Australia and New Zealand Banking 42.38 -0.24 -0.56% 39.18% 77.51B Jun/19
Fisher Paykel Healthcare 38.37 -0.41 -1.06% 4.95% 13.18B Jun/19
Meridian Energy 6.03 0.31 5.42% 6.54% 8.36B Jun/19
Mercury NZ 6.99 0.24 3.56% 13.66% 5.73B Jun/19
Infratil 15.07 0.27 1.82% 42.71% 5.49B Jun/19
A2 Milk 8.11 0.63 8.42% -6.57% 4.77B Jun/19
Contact Energy 9.69 0.15 1.57% 7.19% 4.29B Jun/19
Mainfreight 61.15 -0.85 -1.37% -6.28% 3.86B Jun/19
Port Of Tauranga 8.40 -0.05 -0.59% 24.08% 3.15B Jun/19




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
13495.63 13363.31 13757.71 1665.04 2001 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: New Zealand

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NZX 50 Ends Higher for Second Straight Week
The NZX 50 rose 132 points, or 1.0%, to close at 13,496 on Friday, erasing losses from the prior session, mainly buoyed by gains in consumer staples, consumer discretionary, utilities, and financials. The broader index hit its highest level since March 6, tracking a rally on Wall Street overnight as a US-Iran peace deal offset worries about a Fed rate hike this year. Thursday's data continued to fuel sentiment as New Zealand's GDP growth accelerated to 0.8% qoq in Q1, while annual growth held steady at 1.5%. However, the latest data capped gains, as New Zealand's trade surplus narrowed in May from the same month last year, with exports rising less than imports. A2 Milk surged 8.4% after UBS upgraded the company's shares to Buy from Neutral, citing valuation grounds. Other notable gainers included Hallenstein Glasson (3.0%), Ebos Group (1.9%), Infratil (1.8%), Colonial Motor (1.7%), and Contact Energy (1.6%). For the week, the index rose 2.2%, marking its second straight weekly gain.
2026-06-19
NZX 50 Rises but Heads for Flat Weekly Close
The NZX 50 advanced 41 points, or 0.3%, to 13,404 in Friday morning trade, erasing losses from the prior session, tracking a rally on Wall Street overnight as a US-Iran peace deal offset worries about a Fed rate hike this year. Thursday's data continued to lift sentiment as New Zealand's GDP growth accelerated to 0.8% qoq in Q1, while annual growth held steady at 1.5%. However, the latest data also capped gains, as New Zealand's trade surplus narrowed in May from the same month last year, with exports rising less than imports. Traders also anticipated the release of the US final Q1 GDP data and the May PCE Price Index due next week. Consumer discretionary, utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples stocks mainly drove the index, with notable gains from Freightways Group (2.3%), Henderson Far East Income (1.4%), A2 Milk (1.3%), Ebos Group (0.9%), Fisher & Paykel (0.6%), and ANZ Group (0.5%). For the week, the index is heading for a flat finish.
2026-06-18
NZX 50 Extends Losses, Ends 0.2% Lower
The NZX 50 fell 30 points, or 0.2%, to close at 13,363 on Thursday, extending losses from the prior session, mainly weighed down by utilities, consumer discretionary, and industrials. The broader index tracked a decline on Wall Street overnight after the Fed held interest rates steady and signaled the possibility of rate hikes this year. Wednesday's data also continued to pressure sentiment, as New Zealand's consumer morale fell to its lowest level since 2023 in Q2, while the Q1 current account deficit widened from the same period a year earlier. However, fresh data helped cap the fall, as New Zealand's GDP growth accelerated to 0.8% qoq in Q1, while annual growth held steady at 1.5%. Reports that the US and Iran had digitally signed an interim peace agreement also boosted sentiment, as lower oil prices eased concerns over inflationary pressures. Among notable losses were Mainfreight (-2.8%), AFT Pharmaceuticals (-1.7%), Westpac Banking Corp. (-1.6%), and South Port NZ (-1.1%).
2026-06-18