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Close of 9 Nov 2026, in NZD
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About Mercury Nz
Its shares trade on NZX under the ticker MCY.NZ. It has been listed since 10 May 2013. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of NZD 3.22bn and net income of NZD 320.7m. At that date it held total assets of NZD 10.54bn and shareholders' equity of NZD 5.26bn.
Mercury NZ Ltd. engages in the generation and distribution of electricity from hydro, geothermal, and gas. The firm is an electricity retailor and generator, which is engaged in providing energy services to homes, businesses and industrial customers throughout New Zealand. The firm's segments include Energy Markets and Other Segments. The Energy Markets segment encompasses activities associated with the production, sale and trading of energy and related services and products, and generation development activities. The Other Segments includes metering and international geothermal development and operations. The firm sells electricity, through multiple retail brands, including GLOBUG, Tiny Mighty and Bosco. Its generation consists of two fuel sources: hydro and geothermal. The company operates approximately nine hydro plants along the Waikato River. The firm supplies metering infrastructure and services to the utility sector across New Zealand.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Electric Utilities
- Listed since
- 10 May 2013
- Employees
- 775
- Website
- mightyriver.co.nz ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Scott St JohnNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the BoardNZD 221,250
- Mr. Stewart HamiltonChief Executive OfficerNZD 1.6m
- Dr. Richard HopkinsChief Financial OfficerNZD 329,053
- Ms. Fiona SmithChief People Experience Officer
- Mr. Howard ThomasGeneral Counsel, Company Secretary
- Mr. Tim ThompsonExecutive General Manager - Wholesale
- Mr. Matt TolcherExecutive General Manager - Generation Development
- Mr. Craig NeustroskiChief Strategy and Transformation Officer, since 2024
- Mr. Kevin TaylorChief Operating Officer - Generation
- Ms. Catherine ThompsonChief Sustainability Officer
- Mr. Mark BinnsNon-Executive Independent DirectorNZD 121,750
- Mr. Robert HamiltonNon-Executive Independent DirectorNZD 30,125
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 55
- Environment
- 55
- Social
- 51
- Governance
- 60
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 239,574 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 2,112 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 174,597 t
- Women in the workforce
- 49.3637%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Mercury NZ Ltd has a strong brand reputation in the energy industry.
- The company has a diverse and sustainable portfolio of power generation assets.
- Mercury NZ Ltd has a strong customer base and effective customer retention strategies.
- The company has a skilled and experienced management team leading its operations.
Weaknesses
- Mercury NZ Ltd operates in a highly regulated industry, potentially limiting growth opportunities.
- The company has significant exposure to weather conditions, affecting hydroelectric power generation.
- Mercury NZ Ltd faces increasing competition from renewable energy sources and new market entrants.
- The company's heavy reliance on hydroelectric power generation makes it vulnerable to drought conditions.
Opportunities
- Mercury NZ Ltd can capitalize on the growing demand for renewable energy solutions.
- The government's focus on reducing carbon emissions provides opportunities for investment in clean energy projects.
- The company can expand its customer base by offering innovative and tailored energy solutions.
- Mercury NZ Ltd can explore strategic partnerships and acquisitions to enhance its market position.
Threats
- Increased government regulations and policy changes may impact the company's operations and profitability.
- Competition from other energy companies, both traditional and renewable, poses a threat to market share.
- Fluctuating energy prices can affect the company's financial performance.
- Unpredictable weather patterns, such as droughts or storms, can impact hydroelectric power generation.
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