CenterPoint Energy za poslední měsíc oslabil o 7,8 %, i když ve 2. čtvrtletí překonal odhady: upravený zisk činil 40 centů na akcii a tržby 2,15 miliardy USD.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for CenterPoint Energy (CNP - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 7.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is CenterPoint due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
CenterPoint Energy Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/Y
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents by 8.1%. The bottom line also increased 37.9% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 29 cents.
The company’s GAAP earnings were 37 cents per share, which increased 23.3% from the prior-year quarter’s figure of 30 cents.
CNP’s RevenuesCNP generated revenues of $2.15 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.8%. The top line also came in 10.7% higher than the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of $1.94 billion.
CNP’s Operational ResultsIn the second quarter of 2026, total expenses increased 6% year over year to $1.62 billion.
The company reported an operating income of $534 million during the second quarter compared with $417 million in the prior year.
Interest expenses and other finance charges totaled $240 million, up 25.7% from $191 million recorded in the previous year.
CNP’s Financial ConditionAs of June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $49 million compared with $38 million as of Dec. 31, 2025.
The total long-term debt was $21.16 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $19.90 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Net cash flow from operating activities amounted to $1.06 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $0.97 billion in the year-ago period.
The total capital expenditure was $2.57 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $2.17 billion in the prior year.
CNP’s 2026 GuidanceCenterPoint Energy expects to generate adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.89-$1.91. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $1.91 per share, which is in line with the upper limit of the company’s guided range.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in fresh estimates.
VGM ScoresAt this time, CenterPoint has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a D. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a score of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of D. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, CenterPoint has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Studie uvádí, že plánované přenosové projekty CenterPoint Energy v jihovýchodním Texasu mohou přidat přes 18 miliard USD ročně do texaské ekonomiky, vytvořit asi 41 000 pracovních míst a přinést přes 120 milionů USD ročně na místních daních.
Independent expert analysis reports that CenterPoint Energy transmission improvement projects have the potential to also create approximately 41,000 new Texas jobs and an estimated $120 million in additional annual tax revenues for local communities
New transmission projects across Texas could provide up to $30 billion in economic value annually once completed by increasing energy capacity to meet future demand
, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CenterPoint Energy released the findings of a new, third-party economic impact study of Texas transmission projects by IdeaSmiths, an independent energy systems analysis and advisory firm. The report, Economic Impacts of 765kV Transmission Development in Support of Texas and Houston-Area Reliability, finds that the proposed resiliency and reliability transmission projects in Southeast Texas have the potential to deliver significant levels of economic benefits for Texas families, small businesses and local communities, including adding over $18 billion per year to the Texas economy, generating over $120 million per year in local property taxes and creating approximately 41,000 jobs during construction.
"Together, we can build a more resilient, reliable and affordable energy future and add tens of thousands of jobs, and billions in economic growth for our local Texas communities. These transmission improvement projects will not only be built by Texans, for Texas, they could provide hundreds of millions of dollars in new tax revenue to support our local schools, first responders and other vital public services across our great state," said Jason Ryan, CenterPoint Energy's Executive Vice President, Regulatory Services and Government Affairs.
Key Study Findings: Key Benefits for Texas Communities
The study reviewed a series of electric transmission projects being planned across Texas, as well as three specific transmission resiliency projects that CenterPoint is planning in conjunction with other Texas utilities. These transmission projects are designed to help strengthen and modernize the grid, mitigate the impacts of extreme weather and powerful storms, improve electric reliability for customers, and also meet future energy demand. The study, which uses electric grid capacity expansion modeling and regional economic impact analysis, evaluates how these projects could provide significant levels of economic benefits.
"These transmission resiliency and reliability projects across Texas have the potential to deliver significant economic value, jobs and tax revenue that can help power local economies for years to come. The combination of short-term and long-term economic benefits provided is a direct result of the role and importance of these investments and a vital aspect of keeping the Texas Miracle going," said Joshua D. Rhodes, Chief Technology Officer at IdeaSmiths and a leading research scientist with The University of Texas at Austin.
According to the study, the CenterPoint transmission projects could provide a series of benefits during and after construction, including:
Creating New Jobs: Creating approximately 41,000 Texas jobs by recruiting and hiring Texans to support construction, equal to approximately $4.4 billion in salaries and local economic activity, and adding 1,100 ongoing jobs once complete.
Economic Value: Generating over $18 billion each year in economic value after projects are complete by increasing energy delivered to meet future demand.
Local Investment: Providing approximately $120 million per year in new tax revenue to benefit local schools and services to support Texas families.
In combination with projects planned by other Texas utilities, these new transmission projects are estimated to create up to $30 billion each year in economic value and $300 million per year in new tax revenue, while the construction phase alone could create approximately 100,000 jobs.
To view the full findings of the study, please visit CenterPointEnergy.com/2026TxEconomicImpactStudy.
Commitment to Texans: Partnering with Our Local Communities
CenterPoint Energy is still in the initial planning stages of its vital transmission improvement efforts and is gathering feedback from local stakeholders, property owners and community members to shape the design of proposed projects and determine potential transmission line location options to best serve Texans. As part of its outreach efforts since November 2025 for the proposed Hillje-Blu Lacy Transmission Improvement Project, CenterPoint has met with federal, state and local government officials and community organizations and continues to host a series of local community webinars and open house events to gather feedback and hear directly from local property owners.
To learn more, visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Hillje-BluLacyResiliencyProject.
Upcoming Announcement: Launching 10 Commitments to Landowners
In addition, tomorrow, CenterPoint Energy will be announcing a series of 10 Commitments for Texans to achieve more collaborative, Texas-first transmission resiliency and reliability projects. Key commitments will include enhanced engagement with local communities and expanded timelines and opportunities to hear feedback from local property owners, among others.
About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
As the only investor owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As of June 30, 2026, the company owned approximately $48.3 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
About IdeaSmiths LLC
IdeaSmiths has a deep and broad understanding of energy systems. With access to an industry-leading partner team and an extended bench of energy expertise, including three leading researchers from the University of Texas at Austin, the company provides rigorous analysis, technical due diligence, prototyping, communications, strategic advisory support, and expert witness work. IdeaSmiths has been operating since 2013 and has grown to include a network of collaborators and experts who provide expanded technical expertise and bandwidth to take on a variety of projects. For more information, visit IdeaSmiths.com.
For more information, contact: [email protected] [email protected]
Forward-Looking Statement
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release regarding future events, such as the potential for transmission projects and the benefits therefrom (including tax revenue and related benefits and jobs creation), the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid, and any other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) business strategies and strategic initiatives involving CenterPoint Energy or its industry; (2) CenterPoint Energy's ability to fund and invest planned capital, and the timely recovery of its investments; (3) financial market and general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative and political actions or developments; and (5) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and CenterPoint's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
CenterPoint Energy oznámila iniciativu, která má texaským zákazníkům elektřiny přinést přes 5 miliard USD úspor během příští dekády. Tahounem mají být nové velké odběry, které ponesou větší část nákladů na infrastrukturu.
Company outlines opportunity for more than $5 billion in potential savings for Texas electric
customers over the next decade driven by additional large load customers paying for more
infrastructure charges
CenterPoint committed to advancing Governor Abbott's call for greater transparency and clear
standards for new data centers and the requirements established by 2025's Senate Bill 6 to
safeguard Texans
CenterPoint's Greater Houston customers continue to have the lowest infrastructures charges of
any of the investor-owned electric utilities in the state
, /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of CenterPoint Energy's ongoing commitment to prioritize customer affordability, the company announced a historic Customer Savings Initiative that offers the opportunity to save Texas electric customers, including CenterPoint's Greater Houston residential, small & medium businesses, and commercial customers, more than $5 billion over the next decade. CenterPoint is committed to advancing Texas Governor Greg Abbott's recent call for greater transparency from developers and the need to set clear standards for the development, construction, and on-going operation of data centers in the state and is already working with customers to meet that call. The company fully supported the customer protections established by Senate Bill 6 in 2025 and has implemented these requirements for these new large load projects included as part of the Customer Savings Initiative.
CenterPoint's newly announced savings initiative, which builds on the company's successful efforts to keep electric rates the lowest of any Texas investor-owned electric transmission and distribution utility, is driven by the planned addition of up to 14 new gigawatts of ERCOT eligible base load and studied load projects. The additional load from these projects would translate into customer savings over the next decade through more and larger customers paying more of the share of fixed grid costs.
"Greater Houston has long been the energy capital of the world, but today it is the home of one of the most diverse economic regions anywhere in the nation. These new projects would help us deliver growth, innovation, and customer savings. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to generate historic levels of customer savings of more than $5 billion statewide by leveraging new investment in large projects to build a more affordable, reliable and resilient electric grid for millions of customers. These infrastructure investments and economic development opportunities have the potential to save current customers billions, while also creating jobs and generating millions in local tax revenue to improve our local schools and community public services," said Jason Wells, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of CenterPoint Energy.
Customer Savings Initiative: An Enduring Commitment to Affordability
The company's Customer Savings Initiative represents CenterPoint's plan to promote greater customer savings and strengthen energy affordability over the coming decade. The pillars of this initiative include the following:
$5 Billion in Statewide Savings: The projected addition of up to 14 gigawatts of eligible base load and studied load projects, along with CenterPoint's continued effort facilitate more growth across the Greater Houston region will help CenterPoint meet future demand from industrial, business and residential growth and will translate into real savings for hard-working Texans. Strengthening the Commitment to Keep Rates Stable: For the past decade, the portion of the customer bill which covers investments in CenterPoint infrastructure has remained stable and increased by just over 1 percent per year (2014-2025), well below the national inflation rate over the same time period. Today, CenterPoint's Greater Houston customers pay the lowest cost per kilowatt hour than any of the other Texas investor-owned electric transmission and distribution utilities. The company achieved this through increasing the customer base, more efficiently financing operations and reducing costs. The addition of new base load will help CenterPoint continue to keep rates stable and affordable over the next decade, providing real energy savings to millions of Texas electric customers. Committed to National Ratepayer Protection Pledge: CenterPoint signed and supported the recently announced National "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" that would prioritize customer affordability, while enabling private investment responsibly to strengthen the grid and connect more large load customers. Committed to Continuing to Work with Governor Greg Abbott, Legislators, and other state Leaders to Establish Greater Transparency and Clear standards: The framework implemented by the Texas Legislature and the call for greater clarity and clear standards called for by Governor Abbott will help drive continued economic growth, strengthen grid reliability and resiliency, and ensure that new large customers pay the costs associated with connecting and powering their business. CenterPoint stands behind that framework and is partnering with large customers who share that commitment. About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
As the only investor owned electric and gas utility based in Texas, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) is an energy delivery company with electric transmission and distribution, power generation and natural gas distribution operations that serve more than 7 million metered customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Texas. As of June 30, 2026, the company owned approximately $48.3 billion in assets. With approximately 8,800 employees, CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. For more information, visit CenterPointEnergy.com.
Through expanding customer connections and making critical investments across the service area, the company is delivering on its mission to build an affordable, future-ready energy grid for its nearly 2.9 million Greater Houston customers.
Forward-Looking Statement
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions of management which are believed to be reasonable at the time made and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events and results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any statements in this news release regarding future events, such as the potential for large load customer projects and the benefits therefrom (including customer savings, tax revenue and related benefits, and jobs creation), the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid, and any other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Each forward-looking statement contained in this news release speaks only as of the date of this release. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the provided forward-looking information include risks and uncertainties relating to: (1) business strategies and strategic initiatives involving CenterPoint Energy or its industry; (2) CenterPoint Energy's ability to fund and invest planned capital, and the timely recovery of its investments; (3) financial market and general economic conditions; (4) the timing and impact of future regulatory, legislative and political actions or developments; and (5) other factors, risks and uncertainties discussed in CenterPoint Energy's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and CenterPoint's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026 and other reports CenterPoint Energy or its subsidiaries may file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership ve 1. čtvrtletí nově koupila 676 653 akcií CenterPoint Energy za přibližně 29,204 milionu USD. CenterPoint zároveň oznámila EPS ve výši 0,40 USD za 2. čtvrtletí, nad odhadem analytiků 0,37 USD.
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership bought a new position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP – Free Report) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 676,653 shares of the utilities provider’s stock, valued at approximately $29,204,000. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership owned about 0.10% of CenterPoint Energy as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its position in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 82,381,128 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $3,158,492,000 after acquiring an additional 719,803 shares in the last quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 13.2% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 58,286,690 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $2,234,712,000 after purchasing an additional 6,794,535 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its position in shares of CenterPoint Energy by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 20,941,909 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $802,916,000 after buying an additional 235,346 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in CenterPoint Energy by 1.0% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 17,023,720 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $650,189,000 after acquiring an additional 166,305 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of CenterPoint Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $343,925,000. Institutional investors own 91.77% of the company’s stock.
CenterPoint Energy News Roundup Here are the key news stories impacting CenterPoint Energy this week:
Positive Sentiment: CenterPoint reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.40, above the $0.37 analyst consensus and up from $0.29 a year earlier. Revenue increased 10.7% year over year to $2.15 billion, also exceeding expectations, while GAAP earnings rose to $244 million, or $0.37 per share. Reuters earnings report Positive Sentiment: The utility increased its 10-year capital plan by $1.2 billion, supported by rising electricity demand in the Houston area and approximately 14 gigawatts of potential ERCOT “Batch Zero” projects. The spending could strengthen long-term rate-base growth, particularly from data-center demand. Capital plan and ERCOT projects Neutral Sentiment: CenterPoint reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.89 to $1.91. While this maintains the company’s outlook after the earnings beat, the midpoint is roughly in line with the $1.91 analyst consensus, providing limited near-term upside to estimates. CenterPoint quarterly results Negative Sentiment: The larger investment program increases financing, execution and regulatory exposure. A new risk disclosure also raised questions about the clarity of CenterPoint’s business exposure and regulatory risks, which may be weighing on investor sentiment. CenterPoint risk disclosure Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of research firms recently issued reports on CNP. Bank of America boosted their price objective on CenterPoint Energy from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. KeyCorp dropped their price objective on shares of CenterPoint Energy from $47.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $49.00 price target on shares of CenterPoint Energy in a research report on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $40.00 price target on CenterPoint Energy in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered CenterPoint Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $45.64.
View Our Latest Analysis on CNP
CenterPoint Energy Stock Down 2.7% CNP stock opened at $42.90 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 1.12 and a quick ratio of 1.04. The firm has a market capitalization of $28.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.23, a P/E/G ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 0.46. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a 52-week low of $36.60 and a 52-week high of $45.26. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $43.25 and its 200-day simple moving average is $42.45.
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 28th. The utilities provider reported $0.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.03. CenterPoint Energy had a net margin of 11.61% and a return on equity of 11.10%. The firm had revenue of $2.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.12 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.29 EPS. CenterPoint Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.890-1.910 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. will post 1.91 EPS for the current year.
CenterPoint Energy Increases Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.24 per share. This is a boost from CenterPoint Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.23. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $0.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.2%. CenterPoint Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 56.44%.
CenterPoint Energy Profile (Free Report)
CenterPoint Energy, Inc (NYSE: CNP) is a Houston-based regulated utility company that provides electric and natural gas delivery services and related infrastructure operations. The company’s principal activities center on the transmission and distribution of electricity in the greater Houston metropolitan area and the distribution of natural gas to customers across several states in the Midwest and South. As a vertically integrated utility, CenterPoint focuses on the reliable delivery of energy through owned and operated networks of lines, pipelines and associated facilities.
CenterPoint’s core businesses include regulated electric transmission and distribution services, regulated natural gas distribution, and the operation and maintenance of energy infrastructure.
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CenterPoint Energy ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšil upravený zisk na akcii o 37,9 % na 40 centů a tržby vzrostly o 10,7 % na 2,15 miliardy USD. Firma zároveň potvrdila výhled upraveného EPS pro rok 2026 na 1,89–1,91 USD.
Key Takeaways CenterPoint Energy's Q2 adjusted EPS rose 37.9% to 40 cents, beating the consensus estimate by 8.1%.Revenues increased 10.7% year over year to $2.15 billion, while operating income reached $534 million.CNP expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $1.89-$1.91, with the upper end matching the consensus estimate. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 40 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents by 8.1%. The bottom line also increased 37.9% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 29 cents.
The company’s GAAP earnings were 37 cents per share, which increased 23.3% from the prior-year quarter’s figure of 30 cents.
CNP’s RevenuesCNP generated revenues of $2.15 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.8%. The top line also came in 10.7% higher than the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of $1.94 billion.
CNP’s Operational ResultsIn the second quarter of 2026, total expenses increased 6% year over year to $1.62 billion.
The company reported an operating income of $534 million during the second quarter compared with $417 million in the prior year.
Interest expenses and other finance charges totaled $240 million, up 25.7% from $191 million recorded in the previous year.
CNP’s Financial ConditionAs of June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $49 million compared with $38 million as of Dec. 31, 2025.
The total long-term debt was $21.16 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $19.90 billion as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Net cash flow from operating activities amounted to $1.06 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $0.97 billion in the year-ago period.
The total capital expenditure was $2.57 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared with $2.17 billion in the prior year.
CNP’s 2026 GuidanceCenterPoint Energy expects to generate adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.89-$1.91. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings is pegged at $1.91 per share, which is in line with the upper limit of the company’s guided range.
CNP’s Zacks RankCNP currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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The consensus estimate for sales is pegged at $7.71 billion, which indicates a 2.6% improvement from the year-ago quarter’s figure. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.29 per share.
Consolidated Edison (ED - Free Report) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 6, after market close.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales is pegged at $3.74 billion, which indicates a 4.2% improvement from the year-ago quarter’s figure. The consensus estimate for earnings is pinned at 74 cents per share.
CenterPoint Energy má za 2. čtvrtletí vykázat růst zisku na 37 centů na akcii a tržeb na 2,11 miliardy USD. Tahounem mají být vyšší poptávka po elektřině, datová centra a investice do infrastruktury.
Key Takeaways CenterPoint Energy's Q2 earnings and revenues are expected to rise year over year.Industrial demand, data centers and electrification may support revenues.Infrastructure returns and rate-base growth may lift earnings, while financing costs weigh. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP - Free Report) is slated to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 28, 2026, before market open. The company delivered a negative earnings surprise of 3.45% in the last reported quarter.
Let’s discuss the factors that are likely to be reflected in the upcoming quarterly results.
Factors to Consider Ahead of CNP’s Q2 ResultsIncreased capital spending by CenterPoint Energy is likely to have reinforced its infrastructure base and strengthened service reliability. Ongoing investments in transmission and distribution projects, grid modernization and system resiliency initiatives are expected to have enhanced operational efficiency and support the company’s second-quarter results.
Rising electricity demand from industrial customers, expanding data center operations and continued transportation electrification initiatives are likely to have supported the company’s overall revenues in the soon-to-be-reported quarter.
Profitable returns from earlier infrastructure investments, continued rate-base expansion and constructive regulatory recovery mechanisms are likely to have strengthened CenterPoint Energy’s overall earnings performance.
Higher interest expenses and financing costs associated with funding the company’s ongoing capital investment program are likely to have offset some of the positives in the second quarter.
Q2 Expectations for CNPThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at 37 cents per share, indicating a year-over-year increase of 27.6%.
The consensus estimate for revenues is pinned at $2.11 billion, implying an 8.7% improvement year over year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the total electric throughput stands at 30,767.7 gigawatt-hours, up 1.5% from the figure registered in the year-ago quarter.
The consensus estimate for total natural gas throughput is pinned at 112.7 billion cubic feet, up 1.5% year over year.
What the Zacks Model Unveils for CNPOur proven model predicts an earnings beat for CenterPoint Energy this time. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat, which is the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: CNP has an Earnings ESP of +1.60%. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: Currently, CenterPoint Energy carries a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Other Stocks to ConsiderInvestors may consider the following players from the same industry, as these also have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
Ameren (AEE - Free Report) is slated to report its second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +0.19% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
AEE’s long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate is 7.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.08 per share, which suggests a year-over-year rise of 6.9%.
Edison International (EIX - Free Report) is slated to report its second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, after market close. It has an Earnings ESP of +4.66% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present.
EIX’s long-term earnings growth rate is 2.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings stands at $1.02 per share, which suggests a year-over-year rise of 5.2%.
The Southern Company (SO - Free Report) is scheduled to report its second-quarter 2026 results on July 30, before market open. It has an Earnings ESP of +1.16% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present.
SO’s long-term earnings growth rate is 11.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings stands at $1.01 per share, which implies a year-over-year increase of 11%.
CenterPoint Energy čeká za čtvrtletí zisk 0,36 USD na akcii, tedy meziročně o 24,1 % více, při tržbách 2,11 mld. USD. Analytici navíc vidí Earnings ESP +2,07 %, což naznačuje možné překonání odhadu.
Wall Street expects a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when CenterPoint Energy (CNP - Free Report) reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 28, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus EstimateThis energy delivery company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +24.1%.
Revenues are expected to be $2.11 billion, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.5% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for CenterPoint?For CenterPoint, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +2.07%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.
So, this combination indicates that CenterPoint will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that CenterPoint would post earnings of $0.58 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.56, delivering a surprise of -3.45%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.
Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
CenterPoint appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
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