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Quarterly ResultJul 28, 2026, 06:09 AM

CenterPoint Energy Q2 Net Income Up 23.2% to $244M

AI Summary

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. reported a strong second quarter for 2026, with net income increasing 23.2% to $244 million and basic EPS rising 23.3% to $0.37. Total revenues for the quarter grew 10.7% to $2.152 billion. The company's financial statements also reflect significant current assets held for sale, totaling $2.617 billion, and an increase in long-term debt. The filing also highlighted potential impacts from recent severe weather events, including Hurricane Beryl and May 2024 Storm Events, and ongoing strategic initiatives such as the announced sale of its Ohio natural gas LDC business.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 Net Income increased 23.2% to $244 million from $198 million.
  • Q2 2026 Basic Earnings Per Share rose 23.3% to $0.37 from $0.30.
  • Q2 2026 Total Revenues grew 10.7% to $2.152 billion from $1.944 billion.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities for H1 2026 was $1.060 billion.
  • Total assets stood at $48.250 billion as of June 30, 2026.
  • Current assets held for sale amounted to $2.617 billion.
  • Long-term debt, net, increased to $22.906 billion from $20.566 billion.