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Entergy vs CenterPoint Energy: ETR and CNP compared
Entergy is the larger company: $3.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $2.2B for CenterPoint Energy (Q3 2026). Entergy is growing faster (+12% against +10% a year earlier). CenterPoint Energy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 18.0%.
Where the money goes: ETR and CNP
Entergy (ETR) · Q1 2026
Entergy, Q1 2026: revenue $3.2B (+12% year over year), operating margin 18.0%, net earnings $385M, operating cash flow $829M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Entergy (ETR) | CenterPoint Energy (CNP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.2B | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +12% | +10% |
| Operating margin | 18.0% | 30.4% |
| Net earnings | $385M | $331M |
| Net margin | 12.1% | 15.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $829M | $991M |
| Market value | $51.3B | $26.8B |
| P/E | 28.5× | 23.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $120.38 | $44.24 |
Where the revenue comes from
Entergy
- Electricity, US Regulated: $3.2B (99%)
- Product and Service, Other: $17.4M (1%)
CenterPoint Energy
- Electric: $1.5B (71%)
- Natural Gas: $640M (29%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Entergy or CenterPoint Energy?
Entergy is the larger company: $3.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $2.2B for CenterPoint Energy (Q3 2026).
Is Entergy or CenterPoint Energy growing faster?
Entergy is growing faster (+12% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Entergy or CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 18.0%.
More: Entergy earnings · how Entergy makes money · CenterPoint Energy earnings · how CenterPoint Energy makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed May 1, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.