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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported revenue of $2.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 30.4%, net earnings $331M (15.1% of revenue).
CenterPoint Energy, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (+10% year over year), operating margin 30.4%, net earnings $331M, operating cash flow $991M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2B | — | +10% |
| Operating profit | $667M | — | +33% |
| Net earnings | $331M | — | +13% |
| Operating cash flow | $991M | — | +34% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.2B in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year. Electric was the largest line at 71% of revenue. Electric added $0.18B year over year (up 13%), 91% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.67B, a 30.4% margin (up 5.2 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 81% reached operating profit, above the 25% margin then. Total costs grew 3% against revenue growth of 10%. Net earnings were $0.33B, up 13% year over year. The effective tax rate was 19.9%.
Operating cash flow was $1.0B (up 34% year over year), 299% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.44B of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $0.22B. Capital expenditures of $1.6B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.61B.
Questions
What was CenterPoint Energy's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported revenue of $2.2B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier.
Was CenterPoint Energy profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $667M (30.4% of revenue) and net earnings $331M.
Source: CenterPoint Energy 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.