CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Earnings History
Profitable32 years of earnings data (1994–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Earnings Overview
As of October 3, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.12B, reflecting +1.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.68 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 ($905M net income, 14.0% margin), OGE ($471M net income, 14.4% margin), EVRG ($926M net income, 14.5% margin), CNP has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare CNP vs NI →
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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% |
| 2015 | -$692M | -213.3% | $933M | $-1.61 | -9.4% | 12.6% |
| 2014 | $611M | +96.5% | $935M | $1.42 | 6.6% | 10.1% |
| 2013 | $311M | -25.4% | $1.01B | $0.72 | 3.8% | 12.5% |
| 2012 | $417M | -69.3% | $1.04B | $0.97 | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| 2011 | $1.36B | +207.0% | $1.30B | $3.17 | 16.1% | 15.4% |
| 2010 | $442M | +18.8% | $1.25B | $1.07 | 5.0% | 14.2% |
| 2009 | $372M | -16.8% | $1.12B | $1.01 | 4.5% | 13.6% |
| 2008 | $447M | +12.0% | $1.27B | $1.30 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| 2007 | $399M | -7.6% | $1.22B | $1.17 | 4.1% | 12.6% |
| 2006 | $432M | +71.4% | $1.04B | $1.33 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| 2005 | $252M | +127.9% | $1.06B | $0.75 | 2.6% | 10.9% |
| 2004 | -$905M | -287.1% | $1.09B | $-2.94 | -11.3% | 13.6% |
| 2003 | $484M | +112.3% | $1.36B | $1.46 | 6.2% | 17.4% |
| 2002 | -$3.92B | -499.8% | $1.44B | $-13.16 | -60.9% | 22.4% |
| 2001 | $981M | +119.1% | $1.24B | $3.35 | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| 2000 | $448M | -75.8% | $1.05B | $1.56 | 4.3% | 10.1% |
| 1999 | $1.85B | +1410.4% | $1.26B | $5.18 | 12.2% | 8.3% |
| 1998 | -$141M | -133.5% | $1.28B | $-0.50 | -1.3% | 11.4% |
| 1997 | $421M | +4.0% | $943M | $1.66 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| 1996 | $405M | -63.4% | $896M | $1.66 | 9.9% | 21.9% |
| 1995 | $1.11B | +176.9% | $906M | $4.46 | 29.6% | 24.3% |
| 1994 | $399M | - | $967M | $1.62 | 10.6% | 25.8% |
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CNP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNP stock.
What is CNP earnings per share (EPS)?
CNP trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.68, reflecting +1.3% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1994 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s net income?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.1B as of 2025. Earnings grew +1.3% year-over-year. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is CNP profitable?
Yes, CNP is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.1B and a net profit margin of +11.2%. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is CNP's earnings growth rate?
CNP compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +1.3%, 3-Year: +0.2%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1994 to 2025.
What are CNP's profit margins?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. net profit margin is +11.2%, operating margin is +22.6%, and gross margin is +28.7%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +9.6%.
Is CNP growing earnings?
CNP earnings growth is slowing. Current YoY EPS growth of +1.3% trails the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income is $1.1B.
What was CNP's best earnings year?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.8B, achieved in fiscal year 1999. Earnings history on this page spans 1994 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CNP's earnings last quarter?
CNP's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $244M with diluted EPS of $0.37. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.