Chorus profit jumps, dividend swells, more growth forecast for FY2027

PremiumUpdatedChris KeallTechnology Editor/Senior Business Writer·NZ Herald·23 Aug, 2026 10:35 PM4 mins to read‌Chorus chief executive Mark Aue sees an AI driven "structural shift" in the way we use data.Chorus has reported operating earnings at the top end of its guidance and dividend growth as Spark’s profit payout is “reset” at a lower level. The UFB network operator said its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (ebitda) for the 12 months to June 30, 2026 increased 5% to