Mercury NZ Overview
- Year Founded
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1998
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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1,335
- Stock Symbol
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MCY
- Investments
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12
- Share Price
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$3.78
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Mercury NZ General Information
Description
Mercury NZ (formerly Mighty River Power) generates more than 15% of New Zealand's electricity and is one of the four major electricity generators and suppliers in the country. All electricity is generated from renewable sources, which makes it one of the lowest-cost providers of electricity. The company operates nine hydro stations and five geothermal power plants in the North Island and some wind farms. Mercury sells electricity to residential and commercial customers and has the largest share of the key Auckland market.
Contact Information
Website
www.mercury.co.nzCorporate Office
- 33 Broadway, Newmarket
- Auckland, 1023
- New Zealand
Corporate Office
- 33 Broadway, Newmarket
- Auckland, 1023
- New Zealand
Mercury NZ Stock Performance
As of 12-Nov-2026, Mercury NZ’s stock price is $3.78. Its current market cap is $5.44B with 1.44B shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.78 | $3.72 | $3.55 - $4.23 | $5.44B | 1.44B | 526K | $0.13 |
Mercury NZ Financials Summary
As of 30-Jun-2026, Mercury NZ has a trailing 12-month revenue of $1.88B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Jun-2026 | FY 2026 30-Jun-2026 | FY 2025 30-Jun-2025 | FY 2024 30-Jun-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 6,838,706 | 6,838,706 | 6,405,357 | 6,742,037 |
| Revenue | 1,884,917 | 1,884,917 | 2,058,919 | 2,079,040 |
| EBITDA | 464,798 | 464,798 | 202,478 | 460,056 |
| Net Income | 187,673 | 187,673 | 589 | 175,779 |
| Total Assets | 5,912,296 | 5,912,296 | 6,041,999 | 5,962,200 |
| Total Debt | 1,396,579 | 1,396,579 | 1,382,779 | 1,181,483 |
Mercury NZ Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Mercury NZ Comparisons
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Mercury NZ Competitors (15)
One of Mercury NZ’s 15 competitors is Meridian Energy, a Corporation company based in Wellington, New Zealand.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Energy | Corporation | Wellington, New Zealand | ||||
| American Electric Power Company | Corporation | Columbus, OH | ||||
| Green Mountain Energy | Formerly VC-backed | Houston, TX | ||||
| Just Energy Group | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Houston, TX | ||||
| CPS Energy | Private Debt Financed | San Antonio, TX |
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Mercury NZ Investments & Acquisitions (12)
Mercury NZ’s most recent deal was a Corporate with Datagrid (Systems and Information Management) for . The deal was made on 23-Jul-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datagrid (Systems and Information Management) | 23-Jul-2026 | Corporate | Systems and Information Management | ||
| Forest Partners | 01-Jan-2025 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Now New Zealand | 01-Dec-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Internet Service Providers | ||
| Trustpower (Retail Business) | 01-May-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Multi-Utilities | ||
| Tilt Renewables (New Zealand Business) | 03-Aug-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Energy Production |
Mercury NZ ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
27.21 | Med Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Mercury NZ Exits (3)
Mercury NZ’s most recent exit was on 03-Dec-2018 from Tilt Renewables. The exit was categorized as with 2 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilt Renewables | 03-Dec-2018 | Completed |
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| Tilt Renewables | 14-May-2018 | Completed |
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| Mercury (Hudson Ranch 1) | 01-Jan-2010 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Completed |
Mercury NZ Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Now New Zealand | Napier, New Zealand | 2002 |
Mercury NZ FAQs
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When was Mercury NZ founded?
Mercury NZ was founded in 1998.
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Where is Mercury NZ headquartered?
Mercury NZ is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
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What is the size of Mercury NZ?
Mercury NZ has 1,335 total employees.
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What industry is Mercury NZ in?
Mercury NZ’s primary industry is Electric Utilities.
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Is Mercury NZ a private or public company?
Mercury NZ is a Public company.
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What is Mercury NZ’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Mercury NZ is MCY.
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What is the current stock price of Mercury NZ?
As of 12-Nov-2026 the stock price of Mercury NZ is $3.78.
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What is the current market cap of Mercury NZ?
The current market capitalization of Mercury NZ is $5.44B.
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What is Mercury NZ’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Mercury NZ is $1.88B.
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Who are Mercury NZ’s competitors?
Meridian Energy, American Electric Power Company, Green Mountain Energy, Just Energy Group, and CPS Energy are some of the 15 competitors of Mercury NZ.
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What is Mercury NZ’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Mercury NZ’s EPS for 12 months was $0.13.
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