NZX 50 closes at record high as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare hits all-time peak

The benchmark index breached the 14,000 mark intraday before settling at 13,976.67, extending a rally driven by healthcare strength and resilient commodity prices.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-29 06:34 UTC · 1 min read

The S&P/NZX 50 index closed at a new record high of 13,976.67 on Tuesday, having touched 14,000.25 during the session.

The milestone marks a continuation of the market's upward trajectory, following a previous record close of 13,850.69 earlier in the week.

45 million, underscoring strong investor interest in the healthcare sector.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare was the standout performer, with shares rising NZD 1.00, or 2.45%, to NZD 41.75.

The move pushed the medical technology firm past its previous all-time high of NZD 41.23, which had been set on March 2.

Trading volume for the stock reached NZD 13.45 million, underscoring strong investor interest in the healthcare sector.

The broader rally reflects a combination of factors supporting New Zealand equities.