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Contact Energy H1 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.H1 2026 earnings summary15 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
EBITDAF rose 24% year-over-year to NZD 500 million, driven by the Manawa acquisition and increased renewable generation, with net profit after tax up 44% to NZD 205 million.
Over 97% of generation was renewable in 1H26, up from 89% year-over-year, with significant growth in hydro and geothermal output.
The Manawa acquisition was completed, integrating 25 hydro schemes and a 75% stake in King Country Energy Limited, delivering 80% of targeted cost synergies within six months.
Major infrastructure projects, including Glenbrook Battery 2.0 and Glorit Solar, are progressing on schedule and will be funded by a NZD 525 million equity raise.
Interim dividend declared at 16cps per share, with full-year target of 40cps, a 3% increase year-over-year.
Financial highlights
EBITDAF for 1H26 was NZD 500 million, up NZD 96 million from prior period, with adjusted EBITDAF excluding Manawa transaction/integration costs at NZD 522 million.
Net profit after tax increased by NZD 63 million to NZD 205 million, primarily due to higher EBITDAF.
Operating free cash flow rose to NZD 249 million, up NZD 111 million year-over-year, and operating cash flows were NZD 308 million.
Basic and diluted EPS attributable to shareholders was 20.9 cents, up from 17.9 cents year-over-year.
Interim dividend declared for 1H26 was NZD 159 million (16cps per share), with total FY26 dividend guidance reaffirmed at 40cps.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 expected reported EBITDAF upgraded to NZD 965 million, with normalised EBITDAF at NZD 995 million, reflecting first-half outperformance.
No change to second-half assumptions; guidance upgrade is structural, not due to one-off factors.
Capital expenditure guidance for FY26: NZD 170–185 million for stay-in-business CapEx, NZD 500–510 million for growth CapEx.
Total FY26 dividend expected to be 40cps, with 41–42cps targeted for FY27.
Operating cash flow conversion expected to remain at 50%.
Equity raise: What changed from prior funding plan?
How does gas scarcity shape Contact's asset mix?
Dividend policy vs. accelerated growth investment?
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Contact Energy Limited is a New Zealand energy company involved in the generation, distribution, and retail of electricity, as well as the provision of natural gas and LPG services. The company generates electricity primarily from renewable sources, including geothermal and hydroelectric power, and supplies energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across New Zealand. The company is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, and its shares are listed on the NZX and ASX.
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