Sky Network Television Limited Ordinary Shares

SKT.NZX

Communication Services

The company was formed in 2005 to facilitate the merger of listed companies Sky Network Television Ltd and Independent Newspapers Ltd (which held 78.4% of Sky). Under the merger scheme, MergeCo was to acquire all of the shares in INL and all of the Sky minority shares. INL and Sky would then be amalgamated into MergeCo to create a single listed entity for the Sky business. MergeCo then would be renamed "Sky Network Television Ltd" and conduct Sky's existing and ongoing business. For each Sky share, holders received one ordinary share in MergeCo and $1.28 cash. For each INL share, holders received 0.8360 of an ordinary share in MergeCo and $1.78 cash. SKT dervies the majority of its revenue through residential satellite subscriptions with other revenue coming from UHF subscriptions, other types of SKY subscription, installation and advertising.

Market Data

Price

$3.250

+0.0%
Market Cap

$447.4M

P/E Ratio

6.0x

EPS

$0.540

Div. Yield

12.57%

52-Week Change

+0.2%

Latest Earnings

Sky Announces 2026 Interim Results

26 February 2026

Revenue
$415.40
+8.0% YoY
NPAT
$19.30
+77.0% YoY
EPS
$0.38
Dividend
$0.15

Sky Network Television delivered strong interim results with underlying EBITDA up 29% to $78.2M despite challenging economic conditions. The acquisition of Discovery NZ (now Sky Free) for $1 strengthened the company's market position, doubling advertising revenue and expanding digital audience by 62%. The Board declared a 76.5% increase in interim dividend to 15.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence in the business. Key points: Underlying EBITDA grew 29% to $78.2M driven by disciplined cost management and lower programming costs; Sky Free acquisition for $1 generated $34.4M gain on bargain purchase and doubled advertising revenue; Digital audience expanded 62% to 1.2M weekly viewers with significant growth in youth and female demographics

Recent Announcements

26 May 2026 Insider Neutral

Ongoing Disclosure Notice - Keith Smith

Keith Raymond Smith, a director of Sky Network Television Limited, acquired 116,000 ordinary shares on-market on 20-22 May 2026 for total consideration of $360,794.30, increasing his directly held shareholding from zero to 100,000 shares and his indirect relevant interest via Lily Wong from 8,333 to 24,333 shares.

19 May 2026 Sph Neutral

SPH Notice - New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd

New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd changed substantial holding from 9.825% to 8.778%.

14 May 2026 Insider Neutral

Ongoing Disclosure Notice - Philip Bowman

Philip Bowman, a Director of Sky Network Television Limited, acquired 43,330 ordinary shares on 12 May 2026 for $137,789.40, increasing his holding from 806,670 to 850,000 shares.

1 Apr 2026 Insider Neutral

Ongoing Disclosure Notice - Sophie Moloney

Sophie Moloney, Chief Executive Officer of Sky Network Television Limited, acquired 31,500 ordinary shares in three on-market transactions between 24-26 March 2026, increasing her holding from 300,361 to 331,861 shares, for total consideration of $98,909.00.

27 Mar 2026 Insider Neutral

Ongoing Disclosure Notice - Philip Bowman

Philip Bowman, a Director of Sky Network Television Limited, acquired 643 ordinary shares on 23 March 2026 for $2,015.48, increasing his holding from 806,027 to 806,670 shares.

24 Mar 2026 Insider Neutral

Ongoing Disclosure Notice - Philip Bowman

Philip Bowman, a Director of Sky Network Television Limited, acquired 220 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 for $691.97, increasing his holding from 805,807 to 806,027 shares.

23 Mar 2026 Insider Neutral

Ongoing Disclosure Notice - Philip Bowman

Philip Bowman, a Director of Sky Network Television Limited, acquired 5,807 ordinary shares on 18 March 2026 for $17,998.80, increasing his holding from 800,000 to 805,807 shares.

26 Feb 2026 Actual Results Positive

Sky Announces 2026 Interim Results

Sky Network Television delivered strong interim results with underlying EBITDA up 29% to $78.2M despite challenging economic conditions. The acquisition of Discovery NZ (now Sky Free) for $1 strengthened the company's market position, doubling advertising revenue and expanding digital audience by 62%. The Board declared a 76.5% increase in interim dividend to 15.0 cents per share, reflecting confidence in the business. Key points: Underlying EBITDA grew 29% to $78.2M driven by disciplined cost management and lower programming costs; Sky Free acquisition for $1 generated $34.4M gain on bargain purchase and doubled advertising revenue; Digital audience expanded 62% to 1.2M weekly viewers with significant growth in youth and female demographics

17 Feb 2026 Neutral

Sky evolves entertainment content offering

Sky New Zealand announced it will not renew its HBO Max content agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery when it expires in mid-June 2026, as WBD prepares to launch its own direct-to-consumer service in New Zealand. Sky will continue its partnership with WBD for other channel content while focusing on strengthening relationships with other content partners including Paramount, BBC, Studiocanal and Sony.

12 Feb 2026 Sph Neutral

SPH Notice - New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd

New Zealand Superannuation Fund Nominees Ltd changed substantial holding from 8.648% to 9.825%.

Get real-time alerts for SKT

Receive AI-powered earnings summaries and instant notifications when Sky Network Television Limited Ordinary Shares releases results.

Register Free