Mercury NZ Ltd (MCY)

Currency in AUD
5.93
+0.08(+1.37%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
5.825.93
52 wk Range
5.086.30
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
5.93 / 5.92
Prev. Close
5.93
Open
5.85
Day's Range
5.82-5.93
52 wk Range
5.08-6.3
Volume
5.84K
Average Volume (3m)
5.58K
1-Year Change
-1.1667%
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
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Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Mercury NZ Ltd Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • Mercury reported EBITDA up 36% to NZD 1,068M driven by higher renewable generation and operating costs down NZD 26M to NZD 370M.
  • Ordinary dividend increased 13% to NZD 0.27 per share, marking 18 consecutive years of growth; FY 2027 guidance set at NZD 0.29.
  • Company raised lower end of FY 2030 EBITDA target to NZD 1.2B from NZD 1.15B, reflecting delivered projects and pipeline expansion.
  • Capital expenditure surged 46% to NZD 710M while maintaining net debt-to-EBITDA at 2.0x; dividend policy under review as investment cycle nears end.
  • FY 2027 EBITDAF guidance set at NZD 1,075M; wind farm expected mid-2028, battery project decision due later FY 2027, geothermal drilling starts Q1.
Last Updated: 08/18/2026, 08:14 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.01 / --
Revenue / Forecast
1.66B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.23%
Dividend Yield
4.47%
Industry Median 4.38%
Annualized payout
0.27
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
-52.53%
Growth Streak

MCY Income Statement

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Peers
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P/E Ratio
30.9x12.0x11.7x
PEG Ratio
0.000.150.02
Price/Book
1.9x1.1x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.1x0.5x1.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−5.3%6.8%18.4%
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Mercury NZ Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, trading, and sale of electricity and related activities in New Zealand. The company operates through Generation/Wholesale, Customer, and Other segments. It operates nine hydro power stations with total of 4,452 GWh hydro generation; five geothermal stations with total of 2,622 GWh geothermal generation; and five wind stations with total of 1,995 GWh wind generation. The company also provides its multi-product utility services to residential, small-to medium-sized business, industrial, and wholesale customers. In addition, it provides piped natural gas and bottled LPG; broadband, mobile, and moving house services. The company offers its products and services under the GLOBUG, Trustpower, and Mercury brands. The company was formerly known as Mighty River Power Limited and changed its name to Mercury NZ Limited in July 2016. Mercury NZ Limited was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
1364
Market
Australia

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
113.94M8.00%675.67M
Other Institutional Investors
809.38M56.80%4.80B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
501.72M35.21%2.98B
Total
1.43B100.00%8.45B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
New Zealand50.50%719,696,9784,267,803
State Street Investment Management4.04%57,624,072341,711

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FAQ

What Is the Mercury NZ (MCY) Stock Price Today?

The Mercury NZ stock price today is 5.93 AUD.

What Stock Exchange Does Mercury NZ Trade On?

Mercury NZ is listed and trades on the Sydney Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Mercury NZ?

The stock symbol for Mercury NZ is "MCY."

Does Mercury NZ Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Mercury NZ dividend yield is 4.47%.

What Is the Mercury NZ Market Cap?

As of today, Mercury NZ market cap is 8.26B AUD.

What Is Mercury NZ's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Mercury NZ EPS (TTM) is 0.23.

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

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

How Many Times Has Mercury NZ Stock Split?

Mercury NZ has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Mercury NZ Have?

Mercury NZ has 1364 employees.

What is the current trading status of Mercury NZ (MCY)?

As of Aug 23, 2026, Mercury NZ (MCY) is trading at a price of 5.93 AUD, with a previous close of 5.93 AUD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 5.82 AUD to 5.93 AUD, while its 52-week range spans from 5.08 AUD to 6.30 AUD.
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