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Mercury focuses on future after ‘challenging’ year

Gentailer forecasts $1b operating profit in 2026 after low hydro generation drags 2025 result.

Mercury is building more generation at Kaiwera Downs wind farm.

NBR Staff Tue, 19 Aug 2025
Key points
  • Revenue: $3498m, +2%
  • Net profit: $1m, -99%
  • Key takeaway: Low hydro generation and derivative losses drive result.

The spectre of government intervention loomed large over electricity generator and retailer Mercury’s annual result, released as the Electricity Authority announced measures aimed at boosting market competition.

On a conference call with analysts this morning, Mercury chief executive Stew Hamilton

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Key points
  • Revenue: $3498m, +2%
  • Net profit: $1m, -99%
  • Key takeaway: Low hydro generation and derivative losses drive result.
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