How many dividends has Contact Energy paid?

Our records show 40 dividend entries for Contact Energy (CEN.NZ), spanning 18 years. Each entry lists the ex-dividend date, payment date and amount. Historical dividends do not guarantee future payments.

When did Contact Energy last go ex-dividend?

The most recent recorded ex-dividend date for Contact Energy (CEN.NZ) is 18/02/2026, with a payment date of 25/03/2026. Always verify dates with official NZX sources before making decisions.

Does Contact Energy pay imputation credits?

Many NZX-listed companies attach imputation credits to their dividends, which can reduce the New Zealand tax payable on that income. Whether Contact Energy attaches credits varies by dividend — check the company's dividend announcements. See our imputation credits guide for how they work.

Contact Energy Limited (CEN.NZ) Dividend History

Ex-dividend dates, payment dates & amounts on the NZX

Quick answer: Contact Energy (CEN.NZ) has 40 recorded dividends across 18 years. The most recent ex-dividend date is 18/02/2026, paid 25/03/2026. 1 recorded in 2026. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments.

Recorded Dividends

Years Covered

In 2026

4.17%

Current Yield

Contact Energy Dividend Payment History

Ex Dividend Date	Payable Date	Dividend Amount	Amount Change	Adjusted Price	Close Price
18/02/2026	25/03/2026	0.1759	-30.47%
25/08/2025	24/09/2025	0.2529	58.09%
24/02/2025	18/03/2025	0.1847	-19.69%	9.12	9.12
27/08/2024	N/A	0.23	64.29%	8.48	8.48
26/02/2024	N/A	0.14	-33.33%	7.84	8.05
07/09/2023	N/A	0.21	50%	7.85	8.2
09/03/2023	N/A	0.14	-50.68%	7.07	7.58
08/09/2022	N/A	0.2839	N/A	7.15	7.81
07/09/2022	27/09/2022	0.2839	102.78%	6.85	7.48
10/03/2022	N/A	0.14	-33.33%	7.08	8.01
26/08/2021	N/A	0.21	50%	7.01	8.08
12/03/2021	N/A	0.14	-39.13%	6.09	7.2
26/08/2020	N/A	0.23	43.75%	5.2	6.27
18/03/2020	N/A	0.16	-30.43%	4.64	5.8
28/08/2019	N/A	0.23	43.75%	6.44	8.28
20/03/2019	N/A	0.16	-15.79%	4.89	6.46
29/08/2018	N/A	0.19	46.15%	4.14	5.6
15/03/2018	N/A	0.13	-13.33%	3.78	5.29
30/08/2017	N/A	0.15	36.36%	3.8	5.45
27/02/2017	N/A	0.11	-26.67%	3.25	4.8
05/09/2016	N/A	0.15	36.36%	3.35	5.05
29/02/2016	N/A	0.11	-26.67%	2.88	4.48
31/08/2015	N/A	0.15	-70%	3.26	5.19
08/06/2015	N/A	0.5	354.55%	3.4	5.57
02/03/2015	N/A	0.11	-26.67%	3.41	6.09
01/09/2014	N/A	0.15	36.36%	2.97	5.4
05/03/2014	N/A	0.11	-21.43%	2.8	5.23
02/09/2013	N/A	0.14	621.20%	2.75	5.25
06/03/2013	N/A	0.0194	-10.54%	2.68	5.25
23/08/2012	N/A	0.0217	-79.83%	2.44	4.88
01/03/2012	N/A	0.1076	395.90%	2.3	4.62
31/08/2011	N/A	0.0217	-79.90%	2.44	5.04
08/03/2011	N/A	0.108	-20.99%	2.59	5.35
31/08/2010	N/A	0.1367	41.06%	2.32	4.99
10/03/2010	N/A	0.0969	-11.93%	2.48	5.36
09/03/2010	N/A	0.11	-26.53%	2.61	5.64
31/08/2009	N/A	0.1497	-11.93%	2.5	5.5
30/08/2009	N/A	0.17	75.48%	2.51	5.5
11/03/2009	N/A	0.0969	-11.93%	2.17	4.9
10/03/2009	N/A	0.11	N/A	2.23	5.04

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