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CenterPoint Energy vs Pinnacle West Capital: CNP and PNW compared
CenterPoint Energy is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.0B for Pinnacle West Capital (Q3 2026). CenterPoint Energy is growing faster (+10% against +8% a year earlier). Pinnacle West Capital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 31.5% against 30.4%.
Where the money goes: CNP and PNW
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) · Q3 2026
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.
Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) · Q3 2026
Pinnacle West Capital, Q3 2026: revenue $2.0B (+8% year over year), operating margin 31.5%, net earnings $434M, operating cash flow $723M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| CenterPoint Energy (CNP) | Pinnacle West Capital (PNW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.2B | $2.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +8% |
| Operating margin | 30.4% | 31.5% |
| Net earnings | $331M | $434M |
| Net margin | 15.1% | 22.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $991M | $723M |
| Market value | $26.8B | $13.1B |
| P/E | 23.2× | 19.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $44.24 | $105.70 |
Where the revenue comes from
CenterPoint Energy
- Electric: $1.5B (71%)
- Natural Gas: $640M (29%)
Questions
Which is bigger, CenterPoint Energy or Pinnacle West Capital?
CenterPoint Energy is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.0B for Pinnacle West Capital (Q3 2026).
Is CenterPoint Energy or Pinnacle West Capital growing faster?
CenterPoint Energy is growing faster (+10% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, CenterPoint Energy or Pinnacle West Capital?
Pinnacle West Capital is more profitable, with an operating margin of 31.5% against 30.4%.
More: CenterPoint Energy earnings · how CenterPoint Energy makes money · Pinnacle West Capital earnings · how Pinnacle West Capital makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.