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Spark HY profit dips as cost pressures weigh on market confidence

Telco's revenue and earnings were up on strong mobile market numbers.

Spark's 'asterisk' logo adorns its Auckland HQ.

Will Mace Wed, 28 Feb 2024
Key points
  • Revenue: Down 22% to $1.98 billion for six months to the end of December.
  • Profit: Down 5% to $157 million.
  • Key takeaway: High inflation and cost of living pressures are flowing through to lower levels of consumer and business confidence, leading to weaker parts in Spark's business.

Spark has reported a 4.8% decrease in net profit for the half-year due to “higher interest cost on debt and leases”, after adjusting for one-off gains earned in the prior corresponding half.

The NZX-listed telco reported profit of $157 million for the six months to the end of December 2023, with

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Will Mace Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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Key points
  • Revenue: Down 22% to $1.98 billion for six months to the end of December.
  • Profit: Down 5% to $157 million.
  • Key takeaway: High inflation and cost of living pressures are flowing through to lower levels of consumer and business confidence, leading to weaker parts in Spark's business.
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