CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1994 to 2025
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CNP EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
CNP Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28.7% | 22.5% | 11.2% |
| 2024 | 46.0% | 23.0% | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 42.4% | 20.2% | 10.5% |
| 2022 | 36.4% | 16.8% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | 38.4% | 16.3% | 17.8% |
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.07B, reflecting +1.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.63 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 11.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CNP's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.85B in fiscal 1999.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 28.7%, operating margin of 22.6%, and net margin of 11.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including NI ($962M net income, 14.0% margin), OGE ($458M net income, 14.4% margin), EVRG ($882M net income, 14.5% margin), CNP has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CNP vs NI →
CNP Earnings vs Peers
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CNP Historical Earnings Data (1994–2025)
32 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.05B | +3.2% | $2.11B | $1.60 | 11.2% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | $1.02B | +11.1% | $1.99B | $1.58 | 11.8% | 23.0% |
| 2023 | $917M | -13.2% | $1.76B | $1.37 | 10.5% | 20.2% |
| 2022 | $1.06B | -28.9% | $1.57B | $1.59 | 11.3% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | $1.49B | +292.2% | $1.36B | $2.28 | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| 2020 | -$773M | -197.7% | $1.04B | $-1.79 | -10.4% | 14.0% |
| 2019 | $791M | +114.9% | $1.07B | $1.33 | 10.5% | 14.2% |
| 2018 | $368M | -79.5% | $868M | $0.74 | 5.9% | 13.8% |
| 2017 | $1.79B | +314.8% | $1.14B | $4.13 | 18.6% | 11.8% |
| 2016 | $432M | +162.4% | $1.02B | $1.00 | 5.7% | 13.6% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNP stock.
Is CNP growing earnings?
CNP EPS of $1.63 reflects slowing growth at +1.3%, below the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $1.1B. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are CNP's profit margins?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. net margin is +11.2%, with operating margin at +22.6%. Margins sit within typical range for the sector.
How consistent are CNP's earnings?
CNP earnings data spans 1994-2025. The current earnings trend is +1.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.