# Meridian Energy Limited (MEL.NZ) — Dividend Profile

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Source: https://dividends.co.nz/stocks/mel.nz
Latest dividend in our record: ex-div 2026-03-05

## Identity
- Ticker: MEL.NZ
- Company: Meridian Energy Limited
- Sector: Utilities
- Website: https://www.meridianenergy.co.nz
- Listing type: Stock

## Current dividend metrics
- Dividend yield: 3.67%
- Annual dividend rate: NZD 0.15
- Payout ratio: 174.71%
- 5-year avg yield: 3.43%
- 5-year dividend growth rate: 5.19%
- Years paying dividends: 13
- Payments per year: n/a
- Current share price: NZD 5.91
- Market cap: 16B

## Latest dividend declaration
- Last dividend amount: NZD 0.06
- Last dividend date: 2026-03-04
- Next ex-dividend date: 2026-03-05

## Recent dividend history

| Ex-dividend date | Payable date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-24 | 0.0736 |
| 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-23 | 0.1676 |
| 2025-03-06 | 2025-03-25 | 0.0707 |
| 2024-09-04 | 2024-09-20 | 0.1485 |
| 2024-03-08 | 2024-03-26 | 0.0615 |

## Related machine-readable surfaces
- Structured JSON: https://dividends.co.nz/stocks/mel.nz/data.json
- HTML page: https://dividends.co.nz/stocks/mel.nz
- MCP server: https://dividends.co.nz/mcp (tools: get_stock, get_dividends, compare_stocks)

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