Contact Energy Limited (ASX: CEN) - Share Price
Current share price for CEN : $7.830 0.27 (3.57%)+
Contact Energy Limited (CEN), an ASX-listed company, is one of New Zealand's energy generators and retailers and has more than 650,000 customer connections with electricity, gas, broadband and mobile plans. They operate 11 power stations across New Zealand, using geothermal, hydro and thermal energy to generate electricity.
CEN General Information +
| ASX Code | CEN |
| Website | http://contactenergy.co.nz |
| Industry/Sector | Electric Utilities |
| Market Cap ($M) | 8,383 |
| CEN Share Price | $7.830 |
| Day High | $7.830 |
| Day Low | $7.600 |
| Last Close | $7.560 |
| CEN Share Price Movement | $0.27 ( 3.57% ) |
Prices as at 16:40, 30 Jun 2026
+Security prices are delayed by at least 20 minutes and are indicative only.
Contact Energy Limited (CEN) Upcoming Dividends & Yields
| Distribution Type | Dividend | Franking | Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Current Price+ | Price 7D Avg | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | 12.43¢ | 0% | 18 Feb 2026 | 25 Mar 2026 | - | - | - |
| HFResult | 19.4¢ | 0% | 25 Aug 2025 | 24 Sep 2025 | - | - | - |
| Result | 14.16¢ | 0% | 24 Feb 2025 | 18 Mar 2025 | - | - | - |
See all dividends from Contact Energy Limited (CEN) or use our Upcoming Dividends tool to search for dividends across all ASX-listed securities.
Contact Energy Limited (CEN) price-sensitive announcements
CEN - May 2026 Operating Report
Contact Energy Limited's May 2026 Operating Report highlights significant activities and f
Contact Energy Limited (CEN)
16 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM
16 Jun 2026 | 7:30 AM
CEN - Contact Energy trading halt lifted
The trading halt on Contact Energy Limited was lifted after Infratil Limited completed the
Contact Energy Limited (CEN)
21 May 2026 | 8:23 AM
21 May 2026 | 8:23 AM
CEN - SPH - Macquarie - beginning to have substantial holding
The document details the substantial holding of Macquarie Group in various financial entit
Contact Energy Limited (CEN)
20 May 2026 | 10:09 AM
20 May 2026 | 10:09 AM
CEN - SPH - Infratil - disclosure of movement of 1% or more
The document details a significant transaction involving Infratil Limited and its subsidia
Contact Energy Limited (CEN)
20 May 2026 | 10:09 AM
20 May 2026 | 10:09 AM
Contact Energy Limited (CEN) Recent ASX Announcements
CEN Financial Summary
| Year to Jun | NPAT | EPS | EPS chg (%) | PER | DPS | Yield (%) | Franking (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027F | C2 | $31.00 | -10.00% | 24.40 | 34.20 | 4.50% | 0.0% |
| 2026F | C2 | $34.50 | -8.20% | 21.90 | 33.00 | 4.40% | 0.0% |
| 2025A | $299.03 | $37.50 | 13.20% | 21.50 | 34.40 | 4.30% | 0.0% |
CEN Peer Comparison
| Company | Mkt Cap | EPS Growth (%) | P/E (%) | Dividend Yield (%) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 A | 2026 F | 2027 F | 2025 A | 2026 F | 2027 F | 2025 A | 2026 F | 2027 F | ||
| Contact Energy Limited (CEN) | $4,060M | 0.1322 | -0.0810 | -0.0998 | 20.1280 | 21.9031 | 24.3313 | 4.55% | 4.37% | 4.53% |
| Origin Energy Limited (ORG) | $18,881M | 0.3390 | -0.2325 | 0.2153 | 13.3268 | 17.3638 | 14.2876 | 5.47% | 5.47% | 6.43% |
CEN Market Comparison
| Earnings | P/E Ratio | P/B Ratio | P/E Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | 0.79 | 21.90 | 2.37 | 0.00 |
| Market | 0.56 | 17.10 | 1.55 | 0.97 |
| Sector | 0.65 | 25.20 | 1.68 | 0.29 |
CEN Directors
| Name | Position | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mr David Edward James Gibson | Non-Executive Director | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Mr Jonathan (Jon) Keith Macdonald | Non-Executive Director | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Mrs Rukumoana Tira Marie Schaafhausen | Non-Executive Director | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Mr Deion Campbell | Non-Executive Director | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Mr David Smol | Non-Executive Director | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Ms Sandra Dodds | Non-Executive Director | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Mr Robert McDonald | Non-Executive Director, Non-Executive Chairman | 12 Nov 2015 |
Contact Energy Limited (CEN) Changes in Directors' Interest & Trades
| Date of change | Director | Buy/Sell | Security Type | Qty | Trade Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2012 | MUIR, Irvin (Mick) | Buy | Direct Shares | 100,000 | $0.015 | $1,500.000 |
| 28 Aug 2012 | JOHNSTONE, Andrew | Buy | Indirect Shares | 500,000 | $0.005 | $2,500.000 |
| 19 Apr 2012 | OWEN, Robert (Bob) | Buy | Indirect Shares | 300,000 | $0.032 | $9,600.000 |
See all changes in directors' interest & trades for Contact Energy Limited (CEN) or use our Changes in directors' interest tool to search for changes & trades across all ASX-listed securities.
CEN Management
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Michael Robertson | Acting Chief Retail Officer |
| Chris Abbott | Chief Corporate Affairs Officer |
| Mike Fuge | Chief Executive Officer |
| Matt Forbes | Chief Financial Officer |
| John Clark | Chief Generation Officer |
| Jan Bibby | Chief People Experience Officer |
| Dorian Devers | Chief Renewable Growth Officer |
| Carolyn Luey | Chief Retail Officer |
| Tighe Wall | Chief Technology Officer |
| Kirsten Clayton | Company Secretary |
| Matt Bolton | Transition Director |
CEN Substantial Shareholders
Under ASX rules large investors and investment funds must disclose when they own more than a 5% stake in Contact Energy Limited (CEN). However, you won't necessarily see their names in the company’s annual report, as many trade under nominee names. These shareholders are obliged to provide ongoing substantial notices relating to any change of 1% or more.
| Holding | Name |
|---|---|
| 51,085,662 (6.36%) | BlackRock, Inc and related bodies corporate |
| 49,142,094 (6.12%) | FirstCape Group Limited |
| 47,603,648 (5.93%) | Milford Asset Management Limited |
| 40,995,587 (5.11%) | HSBC Nominees (New Zealand) Limited |
CEN Calendar of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15 February 2027 | Report (Interim) |
| 17 August 2026 | Report (Prelim) |
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