Contact Energy Limited (NZE:CEN)

New Zealand flag New Zealand · Delayed Price · Currency is NZD
9.69
+0.15 (1.57%)
Jun 19, 2026, 5:18 PM NZST
Market Cap10.37B +41.1%
Revenue (ttm)3.35B +2.6%
Net Income393.00M +75.4%
EPS0.44 +56.3%
Shares Out 1.07B
PE Ratio21.91
Forward PE21.78
Dividend0.39 (4.09%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 18, 2026
Volume5,633,175
Open9.65
Previous Close9.54
Day's Range9.56 - 9.74
52-Week Range8.71 - 9.99
Beta0.11
AnalystsBuy
Price Target10.44 (+7.74%)
Earnings DateAug 10, 2026

About Contact Energy

Contact Energy Limited generates and sells electricity and natural gas in New Zealand. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. The company involved in selling electricity to the wholesale electricity market, to commercial and industrial customers; and delivering electricity, natural gas, broadband, and other products and services to mass market customers. It also provides bottled gas products. In addition, the company owns and operates hydro, geothermal, and thermal power stations. Contact Energy Limited was incorporated in 1995 and ... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1995
Employees 1,249
Stock Exchange New Zealand Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol CEN
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Contact Energy's revenue was 3.44 billion, an increase of 20.12% compared to the previous year's 2.86 billion. Earnings were 331.00 million, an increase of 40.85%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for CEN stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $10.44, which is an increase of 7.74% from the latest price.

Price Target
$10.44
(7.74% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Contact Energy Slides: Corporate presentation

Contact Energy has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on June 14, 2026.

5 days ago - Filings

How Contact Energy pulled off its $2.3b Manawa takeover without a leak

The takeover made Contact the country’s second-largest renewable generator.

9 days ago - NZ Herald

Contact Energy opens $151m Glenbrook grid battery to boost winter energy security

A planned second 200MW battery will lift capacity to 132,000 homes at peak.

4 weeks ago - NZ Herald

Infratil sells 5% Contact Energy stake in $495m block trade to fund future growth

Infratil has pledged to hold its remaining Contact shares until August 2026.

4 weeks ago - NZ Herald

Macquarie Capital steers Infratil’s $406m Contact Energy sell-down

The big question is what Infratil intends to do with the proceedings. And sell-side analysts are betting it will seek to expand its data centre business CDC.

4 weeks ago - The Australian Financial Review

Sky TV’s Sophie Moloney, Contact Energy among big winners at the Infinz Awards

The annual Infinz Awards celebrated excellence and innovation across the finance industry.

5 weeks ago - NZ Herald

Contact Energy Slides: Investor presentation

Contact Energy has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on May 4, 2026.

6 weeks ago - Filings

NZ's Contact Energy to raise $317 million to fund renewable energy projects

New Zealand's Contact Energy said on Monday it will raise NZ$525 million ($317 million) in fresh equity to fund a slate of renewable energy projects, as the company accelerates growth under its long-t...

4 months ago - Reuters

Contact Energy Earnings Call Transcript: H1 2026

First half FY 2026 saw a 24% rise in EBITDA and 44% profit growth, driven by the Manawa acquisition and increased renewable generation. A NZD 525 million equity raise will fund major geothermal, battery, and solar projects, further strengthening the renewable pipeline.

4 months ago - Transcripts

Contact Energy Quarterly report: H1 2026

Contact Energy has published its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report on February 15, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Contact Energy Slides: H1 2026

Contact Energy has posted slides in relation to its H1 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 15, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Contact Energy Earnings release: H1 2026

Contact Energy released its H1 2026 earnings on February 15, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 months ago - Filings

Contact Energy Slides: Investor presentation

Contact Energy has posted slides in relation to its latest quarterly earnings report, which was published on February 15, 2026.

4 months ago - Filings

Contact Energy Transcript: CMD 2025

Contact31+ sets ambitious targets for renewable growth, financial returns, and operational excellence, leveraging geothermal, battery, wind, and solar investments. The strategy emphasizes disciplined capital allocation, technology-driven productivity, and strong stakeholder engagement, with clear milestones for 2027 and 2031.

7 months ago - Transcripts

Contact Energy Slides: FY 2025

Contact Energy has posted slides in relation to its FY 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on November 24, 2025.

7 months ago - Filings

Contact Energy Transcript: AGM 2025

The AGM highlighted strong financial growth, major renewable investments, and the integration of Manawa Energy. Shareholders discussed director remuneration, gas transition, and market volatility, while the board reaffirmed its net zero ambitions and customer-focused initiatives.

9 months ago - Transcripts

Contact Energy Earnings Call Transcript: H2 2025

FY 2025 saw record underlying EBITDAF of NZD 774 million, strong renewable project delivery, and the successful Manawa acquisition. Guidance for FY 2026 targets NZD 980 million EBITDAF, with continued focus on renewables, integration synergies, and disciplined capital allocation.

10 months ago - Transcripts

Contact Energy Slides: H2 2025

Contact Energy has posted slides in relation to its H2 2025 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 17, 2025.

10 months ago - Filings

Contact Energy Annual report: H2 2025

Contact Energy has published its H2 2025 annual report on August 17, 2025.

10 months ago - Filings

Contact Energy Earnings release: H2 2025

Contact Energy released its H2 2025 earnings on August 17, 2025, summarizing the period's financial results.

10 months ago - Filings