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Mercury NZ Q1 2027 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 2027 TU earnings summary13 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Q1 trading margin reached $445m, up 19% YoY, despite Waikato hydro inflows at the 2nd percentile versus the 71st percentile a year earlier.
Renewable development progressed, with Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 at full generation and Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm generating from July.
Financial highlights
Trading margin was $445m, up $70m or 19% YoY from $375m.
Generation volume was 2,526 GWh versus 2,552 GWh YoY; other income was $3m versus $5m.
Quarterly SIB CAPEX was $36m versus $33m; growth CAPEX was $27m versus $76m.
Outlook and guidance
FY27 EBITDAF guidance remains on track based on the current outlook.
FY27 SIB CAPEX is expected to be ~$150m; growth CAPEX is expected to be $300m–$400m.
Puke Kapo Hau Wind Farm works are expected to begin in November 2026.
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Mercury NZ Limited is an integrated electricity generation and retail company in New Zealand, primarily focused on renewable energy. The company generates electricity from a portfolio of renewable sources, including hydro, geothermal, and wind assets, supplying power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Mercury NZ is committed to sustainability and supports New Zealand’s transition to cleaner energy through its investments in renewable infrastructure and technology. In addition to electricity generation, the company offers energy management services and products to help consumers optimize energy use. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and its shares are listed on the NZX.