KMD Brands Limited (KMD)

NZX-listed Consumer Discretionary company — share price, dividends, financials, board of directors and governance score.

KMD Brands Limited (NZX:KMD) last traded at $2.24 on 11 Nov 2026, a market capitalisation of $154M NZD, a board of 7 directors chaired by David Kirk and a Governance Risk Score of 83/100.

KMD Brands operates global outdoor, lifestyle, and sports brands including Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz, selling outdoor apparel, footwear, and surf products through retail stores and digital channels across Australasia, North America, and Europe.

Share price
$2.24+3.23%
Market cap
$154MNZD
Dividend yield
0.00%trailing 12m
Return on equity
-112.2%
Governance score
83/100Excellent
Board size
786% independent
Last dividend
3.00cFY2023

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KMD Brands Limited board of directors

7 current directors, 86% independent, average tenure 5.7 years.

DirectorRoleIndependentAppointedTenureCommittees
David KirkChairYes201412.8 yrs—
Zion ArmstrongIndependent DirectorYes20223.9 yrs—
Andrea MartensIndependent DirectorYes20197.3 yrs—
Philip BowmanIndependent DirectorYes20179.1 yrs—
Brent ScrimshawExecutive DirectorNo20251.6 yrs—
Abigail Kate FooteIndependent DirectorYes20215.1 yrs—
Ian MorriceIndependent DirectorYes20260.2 yrs—

KMD governance score breakdown

KMD Brands Limited scores 83/100 (Excellent) on the NZXplorer Governance Risk Score for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage. See the GRS methodology.

Board structure
24/25
Shareholder rights
20/20
Executive remuneration
4/10

KMD dividends

The most recent KMD Brands Limited dividend on record is 3.00 cents per share, for FY2023 (final), 0% imputed, ex-dividend 4 Oct 2023, paid 20 Oct 2023.

KMD Brands Limited largest shareholders

Top 10 registered holders of KMD as disclosed for FY2026. Registry holdings include custodians and nominees, which may hold on behalf of many underlying investors.

#HolderHolding
1New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited9.98%
2Accident Compensation Corporation9.29%
3Bnp Paribas Nominees NZ Limited Bpss8.64%
4Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited7.69%
5J P Morgan Nominees Australia Pty Limited5.83%
6Kaymag Pty Ltd3.82%
7New Zealand Depository Nominee3.59%
8HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited3.00%
9Briscoe Group Limited2.67%
10Seejay Securities Limited2.66%

Recent KMD NZX announcements

The 10 most recent filings by KMD Brands Limited to the NZX.

KMD Brands Limited (KMD) — frequently asked questions

What does KMD Brands Limited do?

KMD Brands operates global outdoor, lifestyle, and sports brands including Kathmandu, Rip Curl, and Oboz, selling outdoor apparel, footwear, and surf products through retail stores and digital channels across Australasia, North America, and Europe. KMD Brands Limited is listed on the NZX under the ticker KMD, in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

What is the KMD Brands Limited (KMD) share price?

KMD Brands Limited (NZX:KMD) shares closed at $2.24 on 11 November 2026, up 3.23% on the previous close. At that price its market capitalisation was about $161 million, based on 71,977,000 shares on issue.

Who are the directors of KMD Brands Limited?

KMD Brands Limited has 7 current directors: David Kirk (Chair), Zion Armstrong (Independent Director), Andrea Martens (Independent Director), Philip Bowman (Independent Director), Brent Scrimshaw (Executive Director), Abigail Kate Foote (Independent Director) and Ian Morrice (Independent Director). 6 of the 7 are recorded as independent (86%). Average board tenure is 5.7 years.

Who is the chair of KMD Brands Limited?

David Kirk chairs the KMD Brands Limited board, and has been a director since 2014.

What was KMD Brands Limited's most recent dividend?

The most recent KMD Brands Limited dividend on record is 3.00 cents per share for FY2023 (final), 0% imputed, ex-dividend 4 October 2023, paid 20 October 2023.

What is KMD Brands Limited's dividend yield?

KMD Brands Limited paid no ordinary dividend with an ex-date in the 12 months to 11 November 2026, so its trailing dividend yield is 0%. The last ordinary dividend on record was 3.00 cents per share, ex-dividend 4 October 2023.

Who are the largest shareholders of KMD Brands Limited?

The largest registered holder of KMD shares in the FY2026 top-20 register was New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Limited, with 9.98%, followed by Accident Compensation Corporation (9.29%) and Bnp Paribas Nominees NZ Limited Bpss (8.64%). Custodians and nominees on the register hold shares on behalf of other investors.

What is KMD Brands Limited's governance score?

KMD Brands Limited has an NZXplorer Governance Risk Score of 83/100 (Excellent) for FY2026, based on 73% data coverage.

When is the KMD Brands Limited annual meeting?

KMD Brands Limited's next annual meeting is scheduled for 25 November 2026.

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