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Contact Energy
About CEN
Contact Energy Limited (CEN) is one of New Zealand's energy generators and retailers and has more than 650,000 customer connections with electricity, gas, broadband and mobile plans. They operate 11 power stations across New Zealand, using geothermal, hydro and thermal energy to generate electricity.
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Market Capitalisation
$4.32B
Price-earnings ratio
20.19
Dividend yield
4.08%
High today
$8.05
Low today
$7.93
Open price
$7.95
52-week high
$8.68
52-week low
$7.07
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Buying CEN shares in Australia can be done through an online investing platform, such as Stake. Follow the simple steps below to start investing in Contact Energy in minutes.
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What is the ticker symbol of Contact Energy?
The ticker symbol for Contact Energy is CEN.
How much is one share of CEN?
One share of CEN is valued at $8.05 as of 06 June 2026.
What is the market capitalisation of Contact Energy CEN?
As of 06 June 2026 Contact Energy has a market cap of $4.32B.
Does CEN pay dividends?
Yes, CEN does pay dividends.
What is the dividend yield for CEN?
The dividend yield for CEN is 4.08% as of 06 June 2026.
How much dividends does CEN pay?
The most recent CEN dividend distribution paid $0.12 per share on 25 March 2026.
What is the CEN ex-dividend date?
The ex-dividend date of CEN was 18 February 2026.
What is the P/E ratio of CEN?
The Price to Earnings ratio of CEN is 20.19.
What is the Earnings Per Share of CEN?
The Earnings Per Share of CEN is $0.39.
What is the 52-week high for Contact Energy stock?
The Contact Energy 52-week high stock price is $8.68.
What is the 52-week low for Contact Energy stock?
The Contact Energy 52-week low stock price is $7.07.
Can I buy CEN shares through Stake, an investing platform like CommSec, Selfwealth or Superhero?
Yes, the Stake investing platform allows you to buy CEN shares and over 12,000 more stocks and ETFs across the ASX and Wall St.
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