Central Puerto's investment thesis is anchored in the successful integration of acquired generation assets, which drove a 48.7% year-over-year revenue surge in Q2 2026 and expanded its capacity in the critical Buenos Aires demand hub.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 11, 2026 | $1.40 vs $0.00 | $466M+125.9% vs $206M |
Q2 2026 May 12, 2026 | $0.88+243.5% vs $0.26 | $247M+1.8% vs $243M |
Q2 2026 Mar 5, 2026 | $0.11-66.4% vs $0.33 | $218M+18.2% vs $185M |
Q4 2025 Nov 10, 2025 | $0.25-37.8% vs $0.40 | $177M+9.3% vs $162M |
Central Puerto is an Argentinian independent power producer with a compelling asset mix and dollarized revenues, mitigating currency risk. CEPU's asset base includes 6.9 GW of generation, significant hydro assets, renewables, forestry, and mining stakes, supporting diversified value. Net leverage is exceptionally low at below 0.4x, with strong capital allocation discipline and no signs of empire-building risk.
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Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Central Puerto NYSE: CEPU reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $145.0 million, up 20.1% from the first quarter and 136.2% from a year earlier, as higher contracted sales, seasonal spot-market pricing and margins from self-procured fuel lifted results.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.96 | $1.49B | 4.82 | 48.67% | 28.61% | 17.68% | 0.04% | |
| $63.58 | $3.46B | 5.04 | 6.5% | 25.84% | 17.72% | — | |
| $21.54 | $3.24B | 8.96 | 64.75% | 26.09% | 14.88% | 0% | |
| $14.08 | $616M | 3.69 | 11.28% | 7.5% | 10.79% | — | |
| $29.44 | $4.73B | 42.14 | 13.44% | 1.42% | 2.12% | 5.25% | |
| $14.87 | $10.6B | 5.82 | -0.37% | 13.46% | 15.23% | 4.73% |
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Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) reported $1.67T in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.10T in fiscal year 2025. That is 190721% more than the $575.1M of fiscal year 2005.
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) grew revenue by 104.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) earned $478.81B in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 28.6% net margin).
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) does not currently pay a meaningful dividend.
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) had a return on equity (ROE) of 17.7% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) had negative free cash flow of $448.19B over the trailing twelve months.
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) has a dividend payout ratio of 0%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
