Latest Locate Technologies (NZX:LOC) News

Exploration stocks dominated the biggest weekly moves, while several companies warned that cash, debt or approvals could decide what happens next.
Alvo Minerals led the market after heavy rare earth results, but company announcements remained a mixed source of confidence and concern.

Online gaming and workforce software stocks led the week, while several companies fell despite better operating news.
Investors still want proof that new contracts, funding and product launches can produce lasting cash.

Locate Technologies has reported its first quarterly net profit as a listed company, with Locate2u revenue surging 72% and operating cash flow turning strongly positive. The result marks progress in its shift towards logistics software, although a November debt refinancing remains an immediate test.

Defence, artificial intelligence and government contracts drove the week’s biggest technology share moves, while several smaller companies warned they may need more cash.
Micro-X, RMA Global and Stakk led the price rises, but refinancing pressure remained a major concern across the sector.

Locate Technologies lifted FY26 revenue and grew its Locate2u software business, but a A$4 million debt facility due in November has left auditors flagging material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company ended the year with negative net assets after its loss more than widened.

AI infrastructure deals drove the week’s biggest technology share moves, led by X2M’s 350% surge and fresh data-centre contracts for DXN. Strong company results were mixed with investor reactions, as profitable growth lifted several stocks while losses, legal issues and weak outlooks punished others.

Locate Technologies (NZX: LOC) posted a NZD 3.53 million loss for FY2026 despite 7.8% revenue growth, facing refinancing uncertainty on a major debt facility due in November.

Takeovers, mine studies and record quarterly updates drove the week, with buyers chasing companies that put hard numbers around cash flow, reserves and contract wins. Losses were just as sharp where traders sold into reopenings or questioned whether fresh capital and non-binding deals would turn into profits.

Nanoveu led the week after live drone trials, while Gratifii slumped on deal changes and X2M dropped after a discounted capital raising. Across the tech board, buyers backed real revenue, cash receipts and contract wins, but punished dilution, legal noise and weak post-gap trading.

Locate Technologies’ Q4 FY26 update highlights a 54% surge in Locate2u revenue to NZ$1.20 million, driving normalised EBITDA into positive territory. AI integration accelerated product development and customer onboarding, while capital moves included a share buyback and royalty conversion.

Big swings hit ASX tech as tiny GCM surged, Objective slumped on a Defence contract loss, and DXN fell despite landing new work. Away from the biggest price moves, the week was packed with raisings, acquisitions and fresh AI, quantum and enterprise contract news.

Locate Technologies has agreed to settle its remaining Locate2u revenue royalty by issuing 10 million shares to PURE Asset Management at a significant premium to market price, simplifying funding and improving cash flow.