State or government account for 51% of Meridian Energy Limited's (NZSE:MEL) ownership, while individual investors account for 37%

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These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. Every investor in Meridian Energy Limited (NZSE:MEL) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups.  With 51% stake, state or government possess the maximum shares in the company.  Put another way, the group faces the maximum upside potential (or downside risk).  Individual investors, on the other hand, account for 37% of the company's stockholders.    In the chart below, we zoom in on the different ownership groups of Meridian Energy.  Check out our latest analysis for Meridian Energy NZSE:MEL Ownership Breakdown February 16th 2026 What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Meridian Energy? Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing.   Meridian Energy already has institutions on the share registry. Indeed, they own a respectable stake in the company.  This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes.  When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see Meridian Energy's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. NZSE:MEL Earnings and Revenue Growth February 16th 2026  Meridian Energy is not owned by hedge funds.      The company's largest shareholder is New Zealand, with ownership of 51%.   With such a huge stake in the ownership, we infer that they have significant control of the future of the company.        The Vanguard Group, Inc. is the second largest shareholder owning 2.1% of common stock, and BlackRock, Inc. holds about 1.8% of the company stock.    While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance.   Quite a few analysts cover the stock, so you could look into forecast growth quite easily.  Insider Ownership Of Meridian Energy The definition of company insiders can be subjective and does vary between jurisdictions. Our data reflects individual insiders, capturing board members at the very least.  Company management run the business, but the CEO will answer to the board, even if he or she is a member of it.  Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group.   Our data suggests that insiders own under 1% of Meridian Energy Limited in their own names.   Being so large, we would not expect insiders to own a large proportion of the stock. Collectively, they own NZ$16m of stock.  Arguably recent buying and selling is just as important to consider. You can  click here to see if insiders have been buying or selling.   General Public Ownership The general public-- including retail investors -- own 37% stake in the company, and hence can't easily be ignored.   While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies.  Next Steps: While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important.    Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk.   We've identified 1 warning sign  with Meridian Energy , and understanding them should be part of your investment process.     Ultimately the future is most important. You can access this free report on analyst forecasts for the company.  NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.New: Manage All Your Stock Portfolios in One PlaceWe've created the ultimate portfolio companion for stock investors, and it's free.• Connect an unlimited number of Portfolios and see your total in one currency• Be alerted to new Warning Signs or Risks via email or mobile• Track the Fair Value of your stocksTry a Demo Portfolio for FreeHave feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. 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