Communication Services

NZX Listed Companies

4
Companies
$8.2B
Total Market Cap
+0.6%
Avg 1Y Return

Communication Services: revenue, EBITDA and net profit

Each company’s latest year whose income-statement figures passed the reconciliation checks behind the How They Make Money charts. Years differ between companies, so the year is shown beside every figure. Figures are extracted automatically from filed annual reports; check against the report.

Latest charted year by company (3 of 4 charted)

Communication Services companies: latest charted year figures
CompanyRevenueEBITDAEBITDA marginNet profitNet margin
SPKSpark New Zealand Limited$3.7b FY25$1.1b FY2528.3% FY25$260.0m FY257.0% FY25
CNUChorus LimitedNot charted: FY2025 (newest on file): Figures were not read from a filed annual report (source: yahoo_finance).
SKTSky Network Television Limited$750.7m FY25$120.6m FY2516.1% FY25$20.2m FY252.7% FY25
NZMNZME Limited$341.3m FY25$56.3m FY2516.5% FY25$13.1m FY253.8% FY25
  • SKT: newer FY2026 on file, not charted (no EBITDA/EBIT split).

EBITDA is the figure stored from each statement (or EBIT plus depreciation where only those are stored); “—” means the year has EBIT but no EBITDA. Companies that headline an adjusted measure (EBITDAF, underlying EBITDA) can report a different number.

EBITDA margin across the sector, by year

One dot per company-year that passed the checks, from FY2017; the bar is the median of those companies for that year. Years not charted are left out, not counted as zero.

Communication Services: EBITDA margin of each company-year that passed the checks, with the sector median per year0%10%20%30%40%SPK FY2025: 28.3%SPK FY2024: 30.1%SPK FY2023: 38.3%SPK FY2022: 30.9%SPK FY2021: 31.3%SPK FY2020: 30.7%SPK FY2019: 30.9%SPK FY2018: 27.1%SKT FY2025: 16.1%NZM FY2025: 16.5%NZM FY2021: 15.8%NZM FY2020: 15.7%NZM FY2018: 14.1%NZM FY2017: 16.9%FY17FY18FY2018 sector median 20.6% (2 companies)FY19FY20FY2020 sector median 23.2% (2 companies)FY21FY2021 sector median 23.5% (2 companies)FY22FY23FY24FY25FY2025 sector median 16.5% (3 companies)

one company-year   sector median (needs two or more companies).

Communication Services EBITDA margin by company and year
CompanyFY2017FY2018FY2019FY2020FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
SPKn/c: not from annual report27.1%30.9%30.7%31.3%30.9%38.3%30.1%28.3%
CNUno statementno statementno statementno statementn/c: not from annual reportn/c: not from annual reportn/c: not from annual reportn/c: not from annual reportn/c: not from annual report
SKTno statementn/c: unexplained residualno statementno statementn/c: not from annual reportn/c: no EBITDA/EBIT splitn/c: no EBITDA/EBIT splitn/c: no EBITDA/EBIT split16.1%
NZM16.9%14.1%n/c: unexplained residual15.7%15.8%n/c: not from annual reportn/c: not from annual reportn/c: not from annual report16.5%
Median (n)— (1)20.6% (2)— (1)23.2% (2)23.5% (2)— (1)— (1)— (1)16.5% (3)

n/c = on file but not charted, with the reason (the full reason is on the company’s page). EBIT only = charted, but the year has no EBITDA to place here. Years are grouped by financial-year label; year-end months differ between companies.

All Companies in Communication Services

SPK+1.0%
Spark New Zealand Limited
Spark New Zealand is New Zealand's largest telecommunications and digital services company, providing mobile, broadband, cloud, and IT services to over 2.6 million mobile connections and 700,000 broadband customers.
$3969M
Market Cap
CNU-8.0%
Chorus Limited
Chorus is New Zealand's largest telecommunications infrastructure company, owning and operating the national fiber optic network reaching over 1.9 million premises across urban and provincial New Zealand.
$3501M
Market Cap
SKT+23.3%
Sky Network Television Limited
Sky Network Television is New Zealand's leading pay television broadcaster and content provider, delivering premium sports, entertainment, and movie content via satellite, streaming, and broadband platforms to approximately 850,000 subscribers.
$504M
Market Cap
NZM-13.8%
NZME Limited
NZME Limited is New Zealand's leading integrated media and entertainment company, operating across print, digital, radio, and e-commerce platforms. The company publishes the New Zealand Herald, the country's largest daily newspaper, along with regional titles and digital news platforms including nzherald.co.nz and the Herald app. NZME's radio portfolio includes popular stations such as Newstalk ZB, ZM, The Hits, Coast, and Flava, reaching millions of listeners weekly. The company also operates OneRoof (property), Driven (automotive), and other digital marketplace businesses. Listed on the NZX, NZME has successfully transformed from a traditional print media company into a diversified digital-first media business, generating revenue from advertising, subscriptions, e-commerce, and events.
$182M
Market Cap

Frequently Asked Questions About NZX Communication Services Sector

What companies are in the NZX Communication Services sector?

The NZX Communication Services sector includes 4 listed companies with a combined market capitalization of approximately $8.2 billion. These companies represent New Zealand's publicly-traded businesses operating in communication services industries.

How is the Communication Services sector performing?

The NZX Communication Services sector has an average 1-year return of +0.6%, based on the stock performance of companies within the sector. Individual company performance varies, and investors should review specific company metrics, governance scores, and financial statements before making investment decisions.

How do I compare companies in the Communication Services sector?

You can compare Communication Services companies on NZXplorer by reviewing key metrics including market capitalization, 1-year stock returns, governance risk scores (GRS), board independence, shareholder support levels, and financial performance. Each company page provides comprehensive governance data, director information, substantial shareholder analysis, and ESG metrics to help you make informed investment decisions.

What governance information is available for Communication Services companies?

NZXplorer provides comprehensive governance data for all NZX-listed Communication Services companies including: board composition and independence levels, director biographies and tenure, committee structures, director and executive remuneration, substantial shareholder holdings, AGM voting results and shareholder support scores, insider trading activity, and Governance Risk Scores (GRS v2.0) that evaluate executive remuneration, board structure, shareholder rights, board effectiveness, audit quality, and remuneration disclosure.

What is market capitalization and why does it matter?

Market capitalization (market cap) is the total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the number of shares. It represents what the market believes the company is worth. The Communication Services sector has a combined market cap of $8.2 billion across 4 companies. Market cap helps investors understand company size and classify stocks as large-cap (typically >$1B), mid-cap ($300M-$1B), or small-cap (<$300M), with each category having different risk-return profiles and liquidity characteristics.

How can I track substantial shareholders in Communication Services companies?

NZXplorer tracks all substantial shareholder disclosures for Communication Services companies as required by NZX rules. Substantial shareholders are entities holding 5% or more of voting rights and must disclose their holdings publicly. You can view current substantial shareholders, their voting percentages, recent changes in holdings, and historical disclosure dates on each company's page. This information helps you understand ownership concentration, potential control dynamics, and significant stakeholder interests in Communication Services companies.