New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm, Forsyth Barr

Forsyth Barr

New Zealand Professional Investment Services Firm

We are proud to be a New Zealand owned firm, with 21 offices throughout the country and over 300 employees. We assist personal, institutional and corporate clients providing a full range of investment services.

Forsyth Barr is a foundation New Zealand Exchange firm (NZX) and accredited market participant. We have been confirmed by the Financial Markets Authority as a Qualifying Financial Entity (QFE).

Research is the cornerstone of our advice. We have one of New Zealand's leading teams of analysts. Our global affiliations ensure comprehensive research coverage of all major investment markets.

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<div><div><div><div><ul><li>NZ's listed technology sector outperformed the broader market by +9% in the December 2024 quarter and +32% during 2024.</li><li>Global technology markets also enjoyed a buoyant 2024, underpinned by investor optimism around the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI).</li><li>Looking ahead, we explore four significant themes poised to define the technology industry in 2025. </li></ul></div></div></div></div>

NZ's listed technology sector outperformed the broader market by +9% in the December 2024 quarter and +32% during 2024.Global technology markets also enjoyed a buoyant 2024, underpinned by investor optimism around the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI).Looking ahead, we explore four significant themes poised to define the technology industry in 2025. 

Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 9 — Agentic, AGI and Quantum Worlds

<div><div><div><div><ul><li>The June 2024 quarter was eventful for New Zealand's listed technology sector, with nine companies reporting results in May.</li><li>Gentrack's (GTK) share price continued its rapid ascent after it reported strong revenue growth in 1H24 and upgraded FY24 guidance.</li><li>Meanwhile, mid-caps Serko (SKO) and EROAD (ERD) reported robust FY24 results that were in line with guidance. </li></ul></div></div></div></div>

The June 2024 quarter was eventful for New Zealand's listed technology sector, with nine companies reporting results in May.Gentrack's (GTK) share price continued its rapid ascent after it reported strong revenue growth in 1H24 and upgraded FY24 guidance.Meanwhile, mid-caps Serko (SKO) and EROAD (ERD) reported robust FY24 results that were in line with guidance. 

Forsyth Barr Technology Digest - Edition 7 — Reporting Season Wrap Up

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Vista Group International / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>The June 2026 quarter was marked by a significant divergence in performance among major local names following the May reporting season.</li><li>The quarter saw consensus downgrades for both Serko (SKO) and Gentrack (GTK).</li><li>Our preferred large-cap technology exposures remain Vista Group (VGL: OUTPERFORM), Serko (SKO: OUTPERFORM), and Gentrack (GTK: OUTPERFORM).</li></ul>

The June 2026 quarter was marked by a significant divergence in performance among major local names following the May reporting season.The quarter saw consensus downgrades for both Serko (SKO) and Gentrack (GTK).Our preferred large-cap technology exposures remain Vista Group (VGL: OUTPERFORM), Serko (SKO: OUTPERFORM), and Gentrack (GTK: OUTPERFORM).

Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 15—the Great Divide

<ul><li>The December 2025 quarter saw five of the six tech names under our coverage report results.</li><li>During the period, we upgraded Gentrack (GTK) to OUTPERFORM despite a somewhat underwhelming FY25 result, with our thesis supported by the announcement of a strong potential contract pipeline and continued platform progress.</li><li>Over the quarter, the S&amp;P/NZX IT Index fell ~-17%, materially underperforming the NZX50, which rose ~+2%.</li></ul>

The December 2025 quarter saw five of the six tech names under our coverage report results.During the period, we upgraded Gentrack (GTK) to OUTPERFORM despite a somewhat underwhelming FY25 result, with our thesis supported by the announcement of a strong potential contract pipeline and continued platform progress.Over the quarter, the S&amp;P/NZX IT Index fell ~-17%, materially underperforming the NZX50, which rose ~+2%.

Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 13—Tech Falls Out Of Sync With Markets

<ul><li>The September 2025 quarter was another busy period for New Zealand’s listed technology sector, with several companies releasing earnings and trading updates.</li><li>VGL was the only large-cap NZ tech stock under coverage to report during the September 2025 quarter.</li><li>Despite earnings downgrades, Vista Group (VGL) is now our preferred large-cap pick.</li></ul>

The September 2025 quarter was another busy period for New Zealand’s listed technology sector, with several companies releasing earnings and trading updates.VGL was the only large-cap NZ tech stock under coverage to report during the September 2025 quarter.Despite earnings downgrades, Vista Group (VGL) is now our preferred large-cap pick.

Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 12—Payments To Take The Stage

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ikeGPS Group Limited develops and produces location-based measurement devices and accessories to integrate digital camera and laser range finder technologies. The Company offers devices and accessories to capture a GPS location and photo of remote targets, and measures the distance and heights of objects.

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Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 9 — Agentic, AGI and Quantum Worlds

Global technology markets also enjoyed a buoyant 2024, underpinned by investor optimism around the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Forsyth Barr Technology Digest - Edition 7 — Reporting Season Wrap Up

The June 2024 quarter was eventful for New Zealand's listed technology sector, with nine companies reporting results in May.

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Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 15—the Great Divide

The June 2026 quarter was marked by a significant divergence in performance among major local names following the May reporting season. The...

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Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 13—Tech Falls Out Of Sync With Markets

The December 2025 quarter saw five of the six tech names under our coverage report results.During the period, we upgraded Gentrack (GTK) to...

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Forsyth Barr Technology Digest Edition 12—Payments To Take The Stage

The September 2025 quarter was another busy period for New Zealand’s listed technology sector, with several companies releasing earnings and...

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