CEN Stock Chart & Stats
AU$7.38
-AU$0.09(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$7.38
-AU$0.09(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$6.84 - AU$8.59
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.68K
Average Volume (3M)13.14K
Market Cap
AU$7.55B
Enterprise ValueAU$12.10K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$766.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$3.05B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.6
Beta0.07
Next Earnings
Feb 08, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.4%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.42
Shares Outstanding1,070,627,200
10 Day Avg. Volume11,749
30 Day Avg. Volume13,138
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.00
Price to Book (P/B)1.82
Price to Sales (P/S)2.96
P/FCF Ratio32.31
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$11.19Price Target Upside51.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.60B
Contact Energy Limited News
CEN FAQ
What was Contact Energy Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Contact Energy Limited lowest share price was AU$6.84 and its highest was AU$8.59 in the past 12 months.
What is Contact Energy Limited’s market cap?
Contact Energy Limited’s market cap is AU$7.55B.
When is Contact Energy Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Contact Energy Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 08, 2027 which is in 142 days.
How were Contact Energy Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Contact Energy Limited released its earnings results on Aug 09, 2026. The company reported AU$0.159 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Contact Energy Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Contact Energy Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Contact Energy Limited pay dividends?
Contact Energy Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.227 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.4%. See more information on Contact Energy Limited dividends here
What is Contact Energy Limited’s EPS estimate?
Contact Energy Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Contact Energy Limited have?
Contact Energy Limited has 1,070,627,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to Contact Energy Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Contact Energy Limited reported an EPS of AU$0.159 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.451%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Contact Energy Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CEN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Contact Energy Limited
Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, Contact Energy Limited is a prominent energy provider that has been operating since its incorporation in 1995. The company specializes in the generation and sale of electricity and natural gas across the country. Its business is structured into two core divisions: Wholesale and Customer. The Wholesale segment is responsible for supplying electricity to the broader wholesale market and directly to major commercial and industrial enterprises. In contrast, the Customer segment delivers electricity, natural gas, and broadband services, alongside other offerings, to mass market consumers. Drawing power from its diverse portfolio of 11 hydro, geothermal, and thermal power stations, Contact Energy also supplies bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The company currently serves a significant customer base, numbering approximately 532,000 individuals and businesses.
CEN Company Deck
CEN Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational delivery (notably renewable generation growth), material financial improvements (EBITDAF +31%, operating free cash flow +49%), and successful integration of the Manawa acquisition with secured synergies and improved balance sheet metrics. Key risks discussed include lower wholesale futures (near-term pricing headwinds), planned geothermal outages reducing near-term output, retail margin pressure and elevated integration/operating costs. Strategic optionality (11 TWh pipeline, data center partnership, long-term PPAs) and a clear Contact31 growth plan support confidence in future delivery, though several large opportunities remain conditional. On balance, positive operational and financial momentum outweigh the highlighted risks.View all AU:CEN earnings summariesCEN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$11.19
▲(51.63% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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