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CNP
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
$39.26
-0.33
(-0.83%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 25.861B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 198.1M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Utilities | |||||
| Industry: | Regulated Electric | |||||
| CEO: | Jason Wells | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 8794 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.centerpointenergy.com |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding enterprise across the United States, primarily through its Electric and Natural Gas divisions. The Electric segment manages power generation assets, alongside the transmission and distribution networks that supply electricity to consumers, and actively participates in the wholesale power market. Its Natural Gas segment delivers natural gas distribution services, provides home appliance maintenance and repair in Minnesota, and extends home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana through a third-party partner. This segment is also engaged in the sale of regulated intrastate natural gas, as well as its transportation and storage for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation clients. As of December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy served approximately 2.7 million metered customers. Its substantial infrastructure included 239 substation sites with a total installed transformer capacity of 71,241 megavolt amperes, roughly 100,000 linear miles of natural gas distribution and transmission mains, and 285 miles of intrastate pipelines across Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The company was established in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8,696,000 | 8,643,000 | 9,357,000 |
| Gross Profit | 3,686,000 | 3,976,000 | 2,686,000 |
| EBITDA | 3,189,000 | 3,491,000 | 3,680,000 |
| Operating Income | 1,760,000 | 1,990,000 | 2,110,000 |
| Net Income | 917,000 | 1,019,000 | 1,052,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 39,715,000 | 43,768,000 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 30,048,000 | 33,102,000 | 10,862,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 9,667,000 | 10,666,000 | 11,153,000 |
| Total Debt | 18,618,000 | 20,963,000 | 2,414,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 90,000 | 24,000 | 0 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 3,877,000 | 2,139,000 | 2,486,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -4,401,000 | -4,513,000 | -4,870,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | -524,000 | -2,374,000 | -2,384,000 |
| Net Income | 917,000 | 1,019,000 | 1,052,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | 18,000 | -79,000 | 19,000 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 11,144,609.733 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 13,449,997.387 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 12,072,695.670 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 5,433,137.957 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 6,557,043.546 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 5,885,591.569 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 1,589,999.682 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 2,028,535.683 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 1,766,542.402 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 0 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 2.690 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 3.090 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 2.420 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 5 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 2 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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- Solid Revenue Performance: CNP has demonstrated consistent revenue growth as reported in recent financial statements, reflecting strong operational efficiency and market demand for its offerings within the sector.
- Positive Free Cash Flow: The company’s cash flow statements indicate robust free cash flow, providing financial flexibility for reinvestment, debt management, and shareholder returns.
- Favorable Valuation Metrics: CNP’s current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio and forward P/E estimates suggest the stock is reasonably valued compared to industry averages, indicating potential investor confidence in future earnings growth.
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| Open: | 39.21 | Previous Close: | 39.59 | |
| Day Low: | 39.02 | Day High: | 39.35 | |
| Year Low: | 36.6 | Year High: | 45.26 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 42.43 | Price Avg 200: | 41.47 | |
| Volume: | 2.214M | Average Volume: | 6.047M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for CenterPoint Energy, also known by its ticker CNP. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth through smart stock picks, you’re in the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into CenterPoint Energy, a key player in the utilities sector, to break down its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. I’ll keep this conversational and packed with insights, so let’s get started with a quick overview of who they are and what’s been happening lately.…
