Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Cash Flow for Dividends: A$-329 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:MEZ Meridian Energy Ltd ASX:MEZ
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GF Value A$4.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Meridian Energy Cash Flow for Dividends?

Meridian Energy ASX:MEZ -3.13% 69 Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-329 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:MEZ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Meridian Energy's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-226 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-329 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Meridian Energy's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2024 (A$-250 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-103 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (A$-103 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-226 Mil).

Meridian Energy's annual payment of dividends increased from Jun. 2023 (A$-387 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-403 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2024 (A$-403 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-359 Mil).

Meridian Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Meridian Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Meridian Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Meridian Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Meridian Energy Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -266.82 -137.75 -250.46 -102.89 -226.45
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Meridian Energy Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-329 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-329 Mil mean?
Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-329 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Meridian Energy and its competitors.
Is Meridian Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Meridian Energy's current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-329 Mil. Overall, Meridian Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meridian Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to competitors?
Meridian Energy's Cash Flow for Dividends of A$-329 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Meridian Energy and its competitors. Meridian Energy's current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-329 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.32, compared to a current price of A$4.64 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-329 Mil. Meridian Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is A$-329 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Meridian Energy (ASX:MEZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meridian Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$4.64 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.32. GuruFocus considers Meridian Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:MEZ:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: A$-329 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$4.32 vs. price of A$4.64 (7.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MEZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Meridian Energy Business Description

Address 98 Customhouse Quay, Level 2, Wellington, NZL, 6011
Meridian Energy is one of New Zealand's leading utilities. It is the largest electricity producer in the nation, with a third of the market, and the fourth-largest energy retailer, with about 15% of the market by customer numbers. It generates 100% renewable electricity, mainly from large hydroelectric schemes in the South Island. It also owns a geographically diversified portfolio of wind farms.
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