CenterPoint Energy, Inc (Holdin
CNP
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- CenterPoint Energy operates in the regulated electric utilities sector, which typically benefits from stable demand and regulated pricing, providing a reliable revenue stream.
- In Q2 2026, CenterPoint reported a gross margin of 52.5%, significantly up from 41.6% in the previous quarter.
- The company's operating margin expanded to 24.8% in Q2 2026, showcasing improved operational efficiency.
- The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 210.26 raises concerns about financial stability and risk in a rising interest rate environment.
- Revenue decreased by 28% in Q2 2026 compared to the prior quarter, falling from $3.0B to $2.2B.
- CenterPoint's free cash flow was negative at -$5.19 billion, indicating potential liquidity issues.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $25.31B | Enterprise value | $49.50B | Trailing P/E | 22.73 | Forward P/E | 18.41 |
| PEG | 1.95 | Price / book | 2.16 | Beta | 0.46 | Dividend yield | 2.50% |
| Revenue growth | 10.7% | Earnings growth | 23.3% | Gross margin | 47.0% | Operating margin | 24.5% |
| Profit margin | 11.6% | ROE | 9.8% | ROA | 3.0% | Debt / equity | 2.10 |
| Current ratio | 1.12 | Free cash flow | -$5.19B | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $44.53 |
| 52w high | $45.26 | 52w low | $36.37 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B | $3.0B | $2.5B | $2.0B | $1.9B | — |
| Op margin | 24.8% | 22.1% | 21.6% | 25.3% | 21.5% | — |
| Net income | $244M | $316M | $264M | $293M | $198M | — |
| Gross margin | 52.5% | 41.6% | 43.8% | 51.7% | 47.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.0B | $927M | — |
| Operating income | $534M | $658M | $542M | $502M | $417M | — |
- Revenue -28% vs prior quarter ($2.2B vs $3.0B).
- Gross margin 52.5% (was 41.6% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 24.8%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.4B | $8.6B | $8.7B | $9.3B | — |
| Op margin | 22.5% | 23.0% | 20.2% | 16.8% | — |
| Net income | $1.1B | $1.0B | $917M | $1.1B | — |
| Gross margin | 45.1% | 46.0% | 42.4% | 36.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $4.2B | $4.0B | $3.7B | $3.4B | — |
| Operating income | $2.1B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $1.6B | — |
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News
2026-10-08 · Is Dividend Steadiness And DOE Grid Funding Altering The Investment Case For CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?
2026-10-08 · Are Utilities Stocks Lagging CenterPoint Energy (CNP) This Year?
2026-10-08 · Citigroup Adjusts Price Target on CenterPoint Energy to $43 From $47
2026-10-08 · Evercore ISI Adjusts Price Target on CenterPoint Energy to $43 From $45
2026-10-07 · Zacks Industry Outlook Entergy, FirstEnergy, CenterPoint and PPL
2026-10-06 · 4 Utility Stocks to Buy as Electric Power Industry Continues to Grow
2026-10-06 · What to Expect From CenterPoint Energy’s Next Quarterly Earnings Report
2026-10-02 · Hub Group Announces Changes to Board of Directors
2026-10-01 · National Fuel Acquires CenterPoint's Ohio Gas Utility for $2.62B
2026-10-01 · CenterPoint Closes $2.62 Billion Sale of Ohio Gas Utility
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