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Meridian Energy Limited (MEL) Stock Price & Analysis

MEL Stock Chart & Stats

NZ$5.40-NZ$0.12(-2.17%)
At close: 4:59 PM GMT+13
NZ$5.25NZ$5.5NZ$5.7510 Aug24 Aug7 Sep21 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
NZD 5.33 - NZD 5.53
52-Week Range
NZD 5.16 - NZD 6.04
Previous Close
NZD 5.52
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1.15M
Market Cap
NZD 14.67B
Enterprise Value
NZD 16.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
NZD 512.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
NZD 2.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
108.2
Beta
0.73
Next Earnings
Mar 02, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 02, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.71%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Conservative Leverage

Meridian’s low, stable debt-to-equity provides a substantial capital buffer for a utility with ongoing generation investment needs. Conservative leverage should support funding flexibility and resilience through market volatility, even as development spending increases.

Strong Cash-flow Recovery

The FY26 rebound demonstrates meaningful cash-generation capacity after the prior-year weakness, with operating cash flow and EBITDAF recovering strongly. Management’s FY27 EBITDAF guidance of $1.04–$1.12B supports the view that improved operating performance can persist.

Renewable Generation And Storage Platform

Meridian’s hydro, wind and battery assets create a renewable generation platform with increasing flexibility and firming capability. Greater storage and capacity can improve reliability, support wholesale market participation, and strengthen its role in New Zealand’s energy transition.

Bears Say

Revenue And Profitability Volatility

Top-line contraction and uneven profitability weaken confidence in the durability of earnings, despite the FY26 recovery. The return to only modest net margin after a prior-year loss suggests Meridian remains exposed to changing market conditions and inconsistent earnings quality.

Rising Costs And Development Spending

Higher operating, maintenance and capital costs could absorb part of the benefit from stronger generation and cash flow. Sustained spending is strategically necessary, but it raises execution demands and may limit near-term conversion of operating gains into shareholder returns.

Leverage Expected To Rise

The planned renewable build program will temporarily increase leverage and reduce financial headroom from current levels. Although management expects a later return to a 2–3x range, the interim peak makes funding discipline and project execution more important over the next several years.

Meridian Energy Limited News

MEL FAQ

What was Meridian Energy Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meridian Energy Limited lowest stock price was NZ$5.16 and its highest was NZ$6.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Meridian Energy Limited’s market cap?
Meridian Energy Limited’s market cap is NZ$14.67B.
When is Meridian Energy Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Meridian Energy Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Meridian Energy Limited released its earnings results on Aug 25, 2026. The company reported NZ$0.062 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Meridian Energy Limited overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Meridian Energy Limited pay dividends?
Meridian Energy Limited pays a Notavailable dividend of NZ$0.187 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.71%. See more information on Meridian Energy Limited dividends here
What is Meridian Energy Limited’s EPS estimate?
Meridian Energy Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Meridian Energy Limited have?
Meridian Energy Limited has 2,658,015,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meridian Energy Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meridian Energy Limited reported an EPS of NZ$0.062 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.136%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meridian Energy Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NZ:MEL
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