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Spark’s share price bounces around as dividend cut hits home

Spark declared an 8 cent dividend for the first half, down from 12.5 cents in February 2025. Will shareholders need to get used to this new normal?

Spark CEO Jolie Hodson.

Will Mace Thu, 19 Feb 2026

When NBR spoke to Spark CEO Jolie Hodson mid-afternoon yesterday, the share market’s reaction to its half-year result appeared positive – up 1.9%. Less than an hour later, it had tanked, down 1.4%, before settling slightly lower at $2.13.

The volatility seems indicative of the market’s

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Will Mace Thu, 19 Feb 2026
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