CenterPoint Energy(US:CNP) ZACKS·2025-10-23 15:51Core Insights - CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 50 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 46 cents by 8.7% and reflecting a 61.3% increase from the previous year's figure of 31 cents [1][8] - The company's GAAP earnings were 45 cents per share, marking a 50% increase from the prior-year quarter's figure of 30 cents [1] CNP's Revenues - CNP generated revenues of $1.99 billion, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.5% and showing a 7.1% increase compared to the year-ago quarter's revenue of $1.86 billion [2][8] CNP's Operational Results - Total expenses for the third quarter increased by 3.8% year over year to $1.49 billion [3] - The company reported an operating income of $502 million, up from $424 million in the prior year [3][8] - Interest expenses and other finance charges totaled $238 million, reflecting a 24.6% increase from $191 million recorded in the previous year [3] CNP's Financial Condition - As of September 30, 2025, CenterPoint Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $37 million, an increase from $24 million as of December 31, 2024 [4] - The total long-term debt was $19.40 billion, down from $20.40 billion as of December 31, 2024 [4] - Net cash flow from operating activities amounted to $1.71 billion, compared to $1.25 billion in the year-ago period [4] CNP's Capital Expenditure - The total capital expenditure was $3.39 billion as of September 30, 2025, compared to $2.50 billion in the prior year [5] CNP's 2025 Guidance - CenterPoint Energy expects to generate adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.75-$1.77, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings at $1.76 per share, aligning with the midpoint of the company's guidance [6] CNP's Zacks Rank - CNP currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [7]