The Mercury NZ Ltd (ASX: MCY) share price is in focus after reporting a robust fourth quarter, with trading margin up 33% to $390 million and higher renewable generation volumes compared to the prior corresponding period.
What did Mercury NZ report?
- Trading margin for Q4 was $390 million, up 33% on the same quarter last year.
- Year-to-date (YTD) trading margin rose $269 million to $1,421 million.
- Q4 generation volume climbed 339GWh to 2,344GWh; YTD up 1,163GWh to 9,070GWh.
- Hydrological inflows for Q4 were at the 61st percentile, slightly lower than 79th percentile PCP (YTD: 83rd percentile, up from 12th PCP).
- All turbines at the Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 Wind Farm are now installed, with reliability testing underway.
- Fast-track consent was granted for Puke Kapo Hau Wind Farm, strengthening Mercury’s renewable pipeline.
What else do investors need to know?
Mercury highlighted continued momentum in renewable developments and asset renewals. Notably, the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm remains on schedule, starting first generation from six installed turbines in July.
The company also launched Flex Rates, a new time-of-use electricity plan, giving retail customers more control over their energy bills. Mercury’s May Geothermal Investor Day showcased its geothermal platform, with more than 1 TWh entering feasibility and $75 million committed to appraisal drilling.
What’s next for Mercury NZ?
Looking ahead, Mercury expects all turbines at Kaiwera Downs Stage 2 Wind Farm to be handed over by the end of August, with the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm fully operational in the first half of FY27. The company’s wind platform is designed to deliver projects at scale, on time and within budget.
Mercury also plans to continue investing in renewable generation projects and asset renewals, strengthening its position as a leader in 100% renewable energy production across hydro, geothermal, and wind.
Mercury NZ share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Mercury NZ shares have declined 2%, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 1% over the same period.
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