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Port of Tauranga's fiscal 2026 underlying net profit after tax rose 23% to NZD 155 million, as a 3% decline in total trade volumes was offset by price uplifts and cost reductions. The full-year dividend increased 23% to NZD 20.5 cents per share.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australia's Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged for growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged for growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

New Zealand imports at Port of Tauranga during the March 2026 quarter rose 7.6% from a year ago, to NZD 20.9 billion, while exports increased 2.5% to NZD 20.6 billion. Import growth was concentrated in machinery and vehicles, while export growth was held back by declines in dairy and logs.

Port of Tauranga's first-half 2026 adjusted NPAT increased by 17% to NZD 70 million, on higher tariffs and ancillary charges. Modest growth in trade volumes and lower interest expense helped. Full-year guidance was upgraded by 4%, and the interim dividend increased by 14% to NZD 8 cents per share.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

The ANZ-Roy Morgan New Zealand Consumer Confidence Index rose by 6 points to 98.4 in November 2025, indicating consumer sentiment is largely back to neutral levels. And the future conditions index lifted to 106.8 from 97.0, suggesting respondents are optimistic for better times ahead.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

Port of Tauranga's fiscal 2025 revenue increased 11% to NZD 465 million, and underlying net profit after tax rose 23% to NZD 126 million. NPAT growth was driven by 7% growth in total trade volumes, price increases, and good cost control. Full-year dividends increased 14% to NZD 16.7 cents per share.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

Port of Tauranga and consortium partners have conditionally agreed to buy Marsden Maritime, which owns 50% of Northport and adjacent commercial land. Port of Tauranga expects to contribute NZD 40 million and its existing 50% stake in Northport, and gain a 50% share of the joint venture.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

Port of Tauranga's first-half fiscal 2025 net profit after tax rose 27% to NZD 60 million on a 7% increase in total trade volumes. Management lifted full-year NPAT guidance by 4% at the midpoint to NZD 115 million to NZD 125 million. The interim dividend is NZD 0.07 per share, fully imputed.

We upgrade our fiscal 2025 net profit after tax forecast for wide-moat-rated Port of Tauranga by 6% to NZD 115 million, in the middle of the NZD 110 million to NZD 120 million guidance range provided at the firm’s annual shareholder meeting. Our new forecast is 12% up on last year but 2% down on the fiscal 2023 peak. The port is doing a little better than we had expected. We also modestly increase medium-term earnings forecasts and lift our fair value estimate by 4% to NZD 5.40 per share. The stock screens as slightly overvalued at current prices.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

Wide-moat-rated Port of Tauranga’s fiscal 2024 underlying net profit after tax fell 13% to NZD 103 million on lower trade volumes and higher operating costs, close to our expectations. Total trade fell by 4% to 23.6 million metric tons because of economic weakness and supply chain challenges. Imports were particularly weak, down 13% because of weak domestic demand and higher rail costs that encourage ships to bypass Port of Tauranga. Exports rose by 1%, helped by a large increase in log supply because of storm-damaged trees that had to be harvested early. Log volumes are likely to normalize in 2025.

Wide-moat-rated Port of Tauranga’s share price has fallen 40% from the 2020 peak and is now looking fairly valued, trading at a 4% discount to our unchanged fair value estimate of NZD 5 per share. It trades on a P/E ratio of 30 and offers a dividend yield of 3%, fully imputed for New Zealand residents. We think that’s about right for a high-quality stock with a good long-term outlook.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.

Port of Tauranga is the largest port in New Zealand, handling significantly more cargo than its nearest competitor. It has been voted as the most efficient container port in Australasia by the Ministry of Transport and Australian Productivity Commission. The firm's high productivity levels, low cost structure, sizable land bank, excellent rail connectivity to Auckland, and nonunionized workforce give it a considerable competitive advantage and a wide economic moat. Log and forestry products make up a significant chunk of bulk cargo and are leveraged to growth in China and the rest of Asia. Container cargo is driven by dairy exports and merchandise imports, and accounts for approximately half the total trade through the port.