Meren Energy Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Meren Energy is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 10.3%.
Key information
10.3%
Dividend yield
0%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 10.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 9.3% |
| Dividend Growth | 32.9% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -80% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
MER: Hold Downgrade And CEO Transition Will Shape A Measured Execution Test
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Meren Energy slightly to about CA$2.50 from CA$2.49, reflecting updated views on profit margin assumptions and a much higher future P/E multiple following a recent downgrade to Hold. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the modest trim in the target price to about CA$2.50 as leaving some room for upside if Meren Energy can deliver on profit margin assumptions now embedded in the Hold rating.MER: Hold Downgrade And CEO Transition Will Shape A More Cautious Outlook
Meren Energy's analyst price target has been revised to CA$2.49 from CA$2.61. Analysts cite updated fair value and discount rate assumptions, more moderate revenue growth and profit margin expectations, a higher future P/E, and the recent downgrade to Hold as key drivers of the change.Meren Energy's (TSE:MER) Solid Earnings Have Been Accounted For Conservatively
Meren Energy Inc.'s ( TSE:MER ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price. We did some...Namibia Developments Will Secure Resilient Future Production
The downward revision in Meren Energy’s price target reflects a marked deterioration in growth expectations alongside a higher valuation multiple, with the consensus fair value now at CA$2.61. What's in the News Merger talks between Tullow Oil and Meren Energy have collapsed after progressing as recently as June 2025; the reasons for the failed discussions remain unclear (Sky News/Key Developments).Namibia Developments Will Secure Resilient Future Production
Key Takeaways Strong project pipeline and disciplined capital allocation position Meren Energy for sustained revenue growth, improved margins, and long-term financial stability. Strategic partnerships and capacity expansions reduce exploration risk and support resilient cash flow through future market cycles.Is Africa Oil Corp. (TSE:AOI) Trading At A 29% Discount?
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, MER has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: MER's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 4 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Meren Energy Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|
| Company (MER) | 10.3% |
| Market Bottom 25% (CA) | 1.7% |
| Market Top 25% (CA) | 5.4% |
| Industry Average (Oil and Gas) | 3.4% |
| Analyst forecast (MER) (up to 3 years) | 9.3% |
Notable Dividend: MER's dividend (10.3%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (1.7%).
High Dividend: MER's dividend (10.3%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (5.41%)
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: MER is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: At its current cash payout ratio (78.7%), MER's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/31 05:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Meren Energy Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Alessandro Pozzi | Barclays |
| Matthew Cooper | Barclays |
| Lydia Rainforth | Barclays |