Contact Energy Ltd (CEN)

Currency in AUD
7.44
+0.02(+0.27%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
7.367.52
52 wk Range
7.078.59
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
7.44 / 8.00
Prev. Close
7.42
Open
7.52
Day's Range
7.36-7.52
52 wk Range
7.07-8.59
Volume
4.84K
Average Volume (3m)
58.62K
1-Year Change
-8.7117%
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Has maintained dividend payments for 28 consecutive years

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
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Strong Buy
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Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Contact Energy Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • Contact Energy reported FY 2026 underlying profit of NZD 423M, up 62% YoY; EBITDAF rose 31% to NZD 1.011B driven by renewable expansion.
  • Manawa Energy acquisition completed in July 2025, adding 26 sites and 2.4 TWh hydro capacity; renewables now comprise 98% of total generation.
  • Operating free cash flow surged 49% to NZD 648M; final dividend raised to NZD 0.24/share with FY 2027 payout guided at NZD 0.42/share, up 5%.
  • Company guided normalized EBITDA of ~NZD 1.045B for FY 2027; 97% of repricing confirmed, limiting exposure to ASX futures volatility.
  • Stratford data center project with CDC remains early stage pending final investment decision; geothermal transitions expected to reduce output in FY 2027.
Last Updated: 2026-08-09, 08:28 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 10, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.21 / --
Revenue / Forecast
1.63B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.41%
Dividend Yield
5.09%
Industry Median 4.38%
Annualized payout
0.38
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+2.71%
Growth Streak

CEN Income Statement

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Peers
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P/E Ratio
22.9x16.9x11.8x
PEG Ratio
−77.680.470.02
Price/Book
1.8x1.4x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.0x1.0x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
-5.4%17.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Contact Energy Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy generator and retailer in New Zealand. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. The company is involved in the sale of electricity to the wholesale electricity market, as well as to commercial and industrial customers; the delivery of electricity, fibre and wireless broadband plans, mobile plans, and other products and services to mass-market customers; and the delivery of natural gas to commercial and industrial, and mass-market customers. It also provides piped and bottled gas products; broadband modems; steam; geothermal well services; solar and wind activities; and roaming, group mobile plans, and eSim services. In addition, the company owns and operates hydro, geothermal, thermal, and battery storage assets. Contact Energy Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
1421
Market
Australia

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
226.09M21.12%1.68B
Other Institutional Investors
292.64M27.33%2.17B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
551.90M51.55%4.10B
Total
1.07B100.00%7.94B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Infratil Limited14.08%150,758,3791,118,627
Milford Asset Management, LTD4.86%51,987,610385,748

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FAQ

What Is the Contact Energy Ltd (CEN) Stock Price Today?

The Contact Energy Ltd stock price today is 7.44 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does Contact Energy Ltd Trade On?

Contact Energy Ltd is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Contact Energy Ltd?

The stock symbol for Contact Energy Ltd is "CEN."

Does Contact Energy Ltd Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Contact Energy Ltd dividend yield is 5.09%.

What Is the Contact Energy Ltd Market Cap?

As of today, Contact Energy Ltd market cap is 7.88B AUD.

What Is Contact Energy Ltd's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Contact Energy Ltd EPS (TTM) is 0.41.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CEN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Contact Energy Ltd Stock Split?

Contact Energy Ltd has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Contact Energy Ltd Have?

Contact Energy Ltd has 1421 employees.

What is the current trading status of Contact Energy Ltd (CEN)?

As of Aug 18, 2026, Contact Energy Ltd (CEN) is trading at a price of 7.44 AUD, with a previous close of 7.42 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 7.36 AUD to 7.52 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 7.07 AUD to 8.59 AUD.
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