Quarterly ResultMay 26, 2026, 06:07 AM
Central Puerto Q1 Net Income ARS 196.01B, up 128%; Revenue up 63%
AI Summary
Central Puerto S.A. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net income surging 128% to ARS 196.01 billion and revenues increasing 63% to ARS 343.56 billion. Earnings per share also saw a significant rise of 127% to ARS 125.04. The company completed the acquisition of the Piedra del Águila Hydroelectric Plant Concession for ARS 338.59 billion and changed its functional currency to USD from January 1, 2026. Additionally, Central Puerto began participating in the oil sector through an investment in Patagonia Energy S.A.
Key Highlights
- Net income for Q1 2026 increased 128% to ARS 196,013,206 from ARS 85,998,320 in Q1 2025.
- Revenues for Q1 2026 rose 63% to ARS 343,563,818 compared to ARS 210,701,916 in Q1 2025.
- Basic and diluted earnings per share for Q1 2026 grew 127% to ARS 125.04 from ARS 55.06 in Q1 2025.
- Acquired Piedra del Águila Hydroelectric Plant Concession for ARS 338,590,000 in Q1 2026.
- Changed functional currency from Argentine pesos to United States dollars effective January 1, 2026.
- Began participating in the oil sector through an investment in Patagonia Energy S.A. from April 2026.
- Operating income for Q1 2026 increased to ARS 128,893,612 from ARS 84,149,726 in Q1 2025.
- Net cash flows from operating activities were ARS 39,106,854 in Q1 2026, down from ARS 47,028,319.
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