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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Jul 24, 2025
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported revenue of $1.9B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +2% from a year earlier and -33% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 21.5%, net earnings $198M (10.2% of revenue).
CenterPoint Energy, Q2 2025: revenue $1.9B (+2% year over year), operating margin 21.5%, net earnings $198M, operating cash flow $560M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.9B | -33% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $417M | -36% | -11% |
| Net earnings | $198M | -33% | -13% |
| Operating cash flow | $560M | +37% | -3% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.9B in Q2 2025, up 2% year over year and down 33% from the previous quarter. Electric was the largest line at 61% of revenue. Natural Gas added $0.06B year over year (up 8%), 141% of the total change. Electric declined 1%.
Operating profit was $0.42B, a 21.5% margin (down 3.1 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.05B even though revenue rose $0.04B versus a year earlier, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 2%. Net earnings were $0.20B, down 13% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.7%.
Operating cash flow was $0.56B (down 3% year over year), 283% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.37B of depreciation and amortization. Capital expenditures of $1.1B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.57B.
Questions
What was CenterPoint Energy's revenue in the second quarter 2025?
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported revenue of $1.9B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), +2% from a year earlier and -33% from the quarter before.
Was CenterPoint Energy profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $417M (21.5% of revenue) and net earnings $198M.
Source: CenterPoint Energy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.