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CenterPoint Energy

CNP

CenterPoint Energy is a public utility holding company that operates as a major provider of energy delivery services.

Market cap
$28.82B+22.8%
Revenue$9.4B+5.2%
Net income$1.1B+10.9%
Free cash flow-$2.7B+0.9%
EPS (diluted)$1.63+9.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Jul 28, 2026 (In 2 weeks)
Revenue estimate$2.0B
EPS estimate$0.38

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$3.0B+1.9%
Gross profit$3.0B+1.9%
Operating income$658.0M+1.4%
Net income$316.0M+6.4%
EPS (diluted)$0.48+6.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$656.0M-47.9%
Total debt$20.7B+0.6%
Total equity$11.4B+4.5%
Total assets$47.8B+7.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$282.0M-31.2%
CapEx$1.2B+15.4%
Free cash flow-$916.0M-45.9%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$28.82B+22.8%
Enterprise value$48.84B+10.7%
P/E26.9×+1.8×
P/S3.1×+0.4×

Profitability

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Gross margin100%0.0pp
Operating margin22.5%-0.1pp
Net margin11.4%+0.6pp
FCF margin-28.4%-1.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity9.6%+0.3pp
Debt / equity1.8×-0.1×
Current ratio1.2×+0.2×

Competitors

Profile

CenterPoint Energy is a public utility holding company that operates as a major provider of energy delivery services. The company manages a portfolio of electric transmission, distribution, and generation facilities alongside extensive natural gas distribution systems across several U.S. states. Its core value proposition lies in providing regulated, essential utility infrastructure to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Competitive position

A leading regulated utility operator with a dominant transmission and distribution footprint in the Houston metropolitan area and significant regional operations in the Midwest.

GeographiesUnited States, Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio
Customer segmentsResidential, Commercial, Industrial, Wholesale
Business modelRegulated Utility, Infrastructure Owner-Operator
SuppliersNatural Gas Producers, Power Plant Equipment Manufacturers, Fuel Suppliers, Interstate Pipeline Operators
CustomersRetail Electric Providers, Residential End-users, Commercial Enterprises, Industrial Facilities
Listed1972
Employees8.8K
CEOChristopher A. Foster
SectorUtilities
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is CenterPoint Energy's market cap?
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) has a market capitalization of $28.8B and trades on NYSE.
What is CenterPoint Energy's revenue and profitability?
CenterPoint Energy generated $9.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $1.1B, representing a net margin of 11.4%. Gross margin stands at 100.0%, with free cash flow of -$2.7B. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are CenterPoint Energy's competitors?
CenterPoint Energy's key competitors include NRG Energy, Inc., Vistra Corp., NiSource Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does CenterPoint Energy partner with?
CenterPoint Energy's notable partners include ERCOT.
What subsidiaries does CenterPoint Energy have?
CenterPoint Energy's subsidiaries include CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC, CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp., Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company, and others.
Where is CenterPoint Energy headquartered?
CenterPoint Energy is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 8,827 people. It has been publicly traded since 1972.