Discontinued — last reported Q1 '26

Business Segments · Net income (loss)

Electric — Net income (loss)

CenterPoint Energy Electric — Net income (loss) decreased by 52.2% to $140.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 29.6%, from $108.00M to $140.00M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Electric — Net income (loss) shows an upward trend with a 17.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toNet Income

How to read this metric

An increase indicates improved operational efficiency, higher demand, or favorable regulatory rate outcomes, while a decrease suggests rising costs or operational challenges.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the final profitability of the electric utility segment after all operating expenses, interest, t...

Peer comparison

The standard bottom-line metric for business segments across all industries; directly comparable to other utility segment earnings.

Metric ID: cnp_segment_electric_net_income_loss

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$125.00M$185.00M$90.00M$82.00M$173.00M$234.00M$114.00M$123.00M$180.00M$290.00M$61.00M$121.00M$215.00M$226.00M$108.00M$171.00M$293.00M$140.00M
QoQ Change+48.0%-51.4%-8.9%+111.0%+35.3%-51.3%+7.9%+46.3%+61.1%-79.0%+98.4%+77.7%+5.1%-52.2%+58.3%+71.3%-52.2%
YoY Change+38.4%+26.5%+26.7%+50.0%+4.0%+23.9%-46.5%-1.6%+19.4%-22.1%-10.7%-20.5%+29.6%+29.6%
Range$61.00M$293.00M
CAGR+2.7%
Avg YoY Growth+10.5%
Median YoY Growth+21.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CenterPoint Energy's electric — net income (loss)?
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported electric — net income (loss) of $140.00M in Q1 2026.
How has CenterPoint Energy's electric — net income (loss) changed year-over-year?
CenterPoint Energy's electric — net income (loss) increased by 29.6% year-over-year, from $108.00M to $140.00M.
What is the long-term trend for CenterPoint Energy's electric — net income (loss)?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), CenterPoint Energy's electric — net income (loss) has grown at a 17.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $475.00M to $654.00M.
What does electric — net income (loss) mean?
The total profit or loss generated by the electric utility segment after all costs.