Spark New Zealand Limited Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Spark New Zealand Limited (SPK), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 6.73% and a payout ratio of 116.15%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

34 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992
Dividends per share (FY)$0.24$0.25$0.25$0.23$0.25$0.27$0.03$0.12$0.14$0.14$0.21$0.15$0.02$0.10$0.08$0.17$0.17$0.23$0.29$0.36$0.39$0.26$0.16$0.19$0.20$0.41$0.36$0.35$0.40$0.02$0.17$0.29$0.16$0.07
Dividend yield (FY) %6.73%6.62%5.17%5.06%3.72%5.45%6.14%6.65%6.56%6.56%5.76%5.47%8.01%7.70%6.89%9.37%8.33%8.57%5.86%14.38%6.75%3.19%0.00%3.72%4.59%7.69%5.89%0.00%6.74%7.06%5.27%4.26%5.13%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %116.15%156.33%42.82%109.51%85.94%107.49%112.22%118.96%109.57%116.22%79.89%59.17%138.56%29.44%190.85%86.05%105.53%79.58%16.44%-246.67%-24966.67%-11533.33%0.00%17250.00%-2650.00%106.81%113.23%0.00%139.13%35437.50%-51181.82%-67133.33%-36088.89%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

94 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-10-03September 09, 252025-09-10$0.13
2025-04-04March 20, 252025-03-21$0.11
2024-10-04September 12, 242024-09-13$0.13
2024-04-05March 21, 242024-03-22$0.12
2023-10-06September 14, 232023-09-15$0.12
2023-04-06March 16, 232023-03-17$0.13
2022-10-07September 15, 222022-09-16$0.11
2022-04-08March 24, 222022-03-25$0.12
2021-10-01September 16, 212021-09-17$0.12
2021-04-09March 18, 212021-03-19$0.13
2020-10-02September 17, 202020-09-18$0.11
2020-04-03March 12, 202020-03-13$0.16
2019-10-04September 19, 192019-09-20$0.01
2019-04-05March 14, 192019-03-15$0.02
2018-10-05September 20, 182018-09-21$0.01
2018-04-06March 15, 182018-03-16$0.11
2017-10-06September 21, 172017-09-22$0.02
2017-04-07March 16, 172017-03-17$0.12
2016-10-07September 22, 162016-09-23$0.12
2016-04-01March 16, 162016-03-18$0.02
2015-10-09September 23, 152015-09-25$0.12
2015-04-10March 24, 152015-03-27$0.09
2014-10-10September 24, 142014-09-26$0.08
2014-04-11March 16, 142014-03-21$0.07
2013-10-04September 16, 132013-09-20$0.01
2013-04-05March 07, 132013-03-15$0.01
2012-10-05September 17, 122012-09-21$0.08
2012-04-05March 18, 122012-03-23$0.02
2011-09-16August 29, 112011-09-02$0.02
2011-06-03May 16, 112011-05-20$0.03
2011-03-11February 20, 112011-02-25$0.03
2010-12-03November 14, 102010-11-19$0.03
2010-09-17August 30, 102010-09-03$0.04
2010-06-04May 17, 102010-05-21$0.04
2010-03-12March 01, 102010-02-26$0.06
2009-12-04November 15, 092009-11-20$0.04
2009-09-18August 31, 092009-09-04$0.04
2009-06-05May 18, 092009-05-22$0.04
2009-03-13February 22, 092009-02-27$0.05
2008-12-12November 23, 082008-11-28$0.04
2008-09-12August 25, 082008-08-29$0.07
2008-06-06May 19, 082008-05-23$0.06
2008-03-07February 17, 082008-02-22$0.06
2007-12-07November 18, 072007-11-23$0.06
2007-09-07August 20, 072007-08-24$0.11
2007-06-08May 21, 072007-05-25$0.06
2007-03-09February 18, 072007-02-23$0.06
2006-12-08November 19, 062006-11-24$0.05
2006-09-08August 21, 062006-08-25$0.10
2006-06-09May 22, 062006-05-26$0.07
2006-03-10February 19, 062006-02-24$0.14
2005-12-09November 20, 052005-11-25$0.08
2005-09-09August 22, 052005-08-25$0.15
2005-06-10May 23, 052005-05-27$0.08
2005-03-11February 20, 052005-02-25$0.08
2004-12-10November 21, 042004-11-26$0.08
2004-09-10August 23, 042004-08-27$0.08
2004-06-11May 24, 042004-05-28$0.06
2004-03-12February 22, 042004-02-27$0.04
2003-12-12November 23, 032003-11-28$0.04
2003-09-12August 25, 032003-08-29$0.04
2003-06-13May 26, 032003-05-30$0.04
2003-03-14February 23, 032003-02-28$0.04
N/ANovember 24, 02N/A$0.05
N/AAugust 26, 02N/A$0.05
2002-06-14May 27, 022002-05-31$0.04
N/AMarch 03, 02N/A$0.05
N/ANovember 25, 01N/A$0.05
N/AAugust 27, 01N/A$0.05
N/AMay 28, 01N/A$0.05
N/AFebruary 25, 01N/A$0.05
N/ASeptember 22, 00N/A$0.05
N/AAugust 27, 00N/A$0.12
N/AMay 29, 00N/A$0.12
N/AMarch 05, 00N/A$0.12
N/ANovember 28, 99N/A$0.12
N/AMay 31, 99N/A$0.12
N/AFebruary 21, 99N/A$0.12
N/ANovember 29, 98N/A$0.12
N/AAugust 31, 98N/A$0.12
N/AJune 01, 98N/A$0.08
N/AMarch 01, 98N/A$0.03
N/ANovember 30, 97N/A$0.10
N/ASeptember 01, 97N/A$0.10
N/AJune 02, 97N/A$0.10
N/AMarch 02, 97N/A$0.10
N/ANovember 27, 96N/A$0.01
N/AFebruary 14, 96N/A$0.01
N/ANovember 12, 95N/A$0.17
N/ANovember 13, 94N/A$0.14
N/AJuly 29, 94N/A$0.15
N/ANovember 15, 93N/A$0.08
N/AAugust 09, 93N/A$0.08
N/ANovember 29, 92N/A$0.07

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spark New Zealand Limited's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Spark New Zealand Limited returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Spark New Zealand Limited's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Spark New Zealand Limited, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Spark New Zealand Limited a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Spark New Zealand Limited's dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Spark New Zealand Limited maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Spark New Zealand Limited's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Spark New Zealand Limited dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Spark New Zealand Limited dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.