Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) — Stock Profile

About Contact Energy (ASX: CEN)

Contact Energy Limited generates and sells electricity and natural gas across New Zealand, operating through two segments that together cover the full supply chain from generation to end customer. Through its Wholesale segment the company sells electricity into the wholesale electricity market and directly to commercial and industrial customers, while its Retail segment delivers electricity, natural gas, broadband, and related products and services to mass market customers.

On the generation side, Contact Energy owns and operates a portfolio of hydro, geothermal, and thermal power stations, giving it a diversified production base across the country. The company also supplies bottled gas products, extending its reach beyond piped energy into broader fuel distribution. Incorporated in 1995, Contact Energy is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

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  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – Contact Energy Trading Halt Lifted
    May 21, 2026
    Infratil Limited has completed the sale of its 5.0% ownership stake in Contact Energy Limited, a transaction that marks a significant realignment of shareholder positions in the energy company. The transaction involved the sale of 53.5 million ordinary shares priced at $9.25 per share. With the transaction completed, the trading halt that was implemented to […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – Macquarie Takes Substantial Holding Stake
    May 20, 2026
    Macquarie Group Limited has disclosed that it has begun to have a substantial holding in Contact Energy Limited, acquiring 53,961,905 ordinary shares representing 5.04% of the company. The disclosure, filed on 20 May 2026, reveals that the substantial holding became effective on the same day. This marks a significant development in Contact Energy’s shareholder base, […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – Infratil Reports Shareholding Interest Movement
    May 20, 2026
    Infratil Investments has entered into a letter agreement with Macquarie Securities to underwrite and sell 53.5 million Contact Energy ordinary shares, with settlement expected on 25 May 2026. The transaction represents the largest portfolio adjustment from the Infratil group since its substantial involvement in the New Zealand energy company, with the sale expected to reduce […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – Contact Energy Announces Trading Halt
    May 20, 2026
    Contact Energy Limited’s ordinary shares have been placed in a trading halt as of 20 May 2026, triggered by a request from the company pending the conclusion of an off-market block trade initiated by Infratil Investments Limited, a substantial shareholder. The halt is expected to last approximately one trading day but may extend to a […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – April 2026 Monthly Operating Report
    May 19, 2026
    Contact Energy’s April 2026 operating report shows strong operational momentum across both retail and wholesale segments, though forward price signals suggest a tightening outlook for electricity revenues. The company’s mass market electricity and gas sales surged to 372GWh in April, up 31 percent from 284GWh in the same month last year, while the customer netback […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – Contact Energy Names New Chair
    May 1, 2026
    Contact Energy Limited has announced that Rob McDonald will retire as Chair at the company’s Annual Shareholder Meeting later this year, with Jon Macdonald, a current director since 2018, appointed as his successor. The transition represents a planned succession rather than an unexpected departure, providing the company with continuity in leadership at a significant moment […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – KCE Acquisition Capital Structure Update Notice
    April 17, 2026
    Contact Energy Limited has issued 4,987,902 ordinary shares as consideration for the acquisition of King Country Energy Limited, according to a capital change notice filed on 17 April 2026. The shares were issued at NZ$9.42 per share, representing a transaction value of approximately NZ$46.98 million. This strategic acquisition represents Contact Energy’s continued expansion in the […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – Placement Shares Issue Announced
    April 17, 2026
    Contact Energy Limited has announced a placement of approximately 4.99 million ordinary shares at NZ$9.42 per share, raising NZ$47 million in total. The placement is scheduled to settle on 17 April 2026 and represents a significant corporate action for the New Zealand energy company. Notably, this is not a traditional capital raise but rather a […]
  • Contact Energy (ASX: CEN) – March 2026 Monthly Operating Results Released
    April 16, 2026
    Contact Energy‘s March 2026 operating report reveals a company navigating improving wholesale economics amid softer retail margins. The wholesale business unit generation cost fell to $56.24/MWh from $70.12/MWh year-on-year, driven by lower own generation costs of $35.3/MWh compared to $57.0/MWh in March 2025. This substantial 38 percent reduction in unit costs reflects better hydro availability […]

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