Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR (SPKKY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR (SPKKY) has returned -4.67% so far this year and 14.46% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SPKKY has returned -0.17% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 10, 2012, SPKKY's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.51%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 11.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Oct 2015 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -22.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, SPKKY closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 21, 2015 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst single day was Feb 21, 2025 at -13.5%.

Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR has an annualized alpha of 0.38%, beta of 0.49, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 11, 2012.

• This stock participated in 69.34% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 45.15% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.49 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.11 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SPKKY ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR (SPKKY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR provided a 11.25% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.67 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR was 60.74%, occurring on Mar 17, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR drawdown is 53.23%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Spark New Zealand Ltd ADR is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.