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PPL vs CenterPoint Energy: PPL and CNP compared
PPL is the larger company: $2.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for CenterPoint Energy (Q3 2026). PPL is growing faster (+12% against +10% a year earlier). CenterPoint Energy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 26.6%.
Where the money goes: PPL and CNP
PPL (PPL) · Q3 2026
PPL, Q3 2026: revenue $2.5B (+12% year over year), operating margin 26.6%, net earnings $367M, operating cash flow $916M. 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.
| PPL (PPL) | CenterPoint Energy (CNP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.5B | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +12% | +10% |
| Operating margin | 26.6% | 30.4% |
| Net earnings | $367M | $331M |
| Net margin | 14.7% | 15.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $916M | $991M |
| Market value | $26.8B | $26.8B |
| P/E | 22.7× | 23.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $39.78 | $44.24 |
Where the revenue comes from
PPL
- Kentucky Regulated: $1.1B (42%)
- Pennsylvania Regulated: $921M (37%)
- Rhode Island Regulated: $507M (20%)
- Other revenues: $18.0M (1%)
CenterPoint Energy
- Electric: $1.5B (71%)
- Natural Gas: $640M (29%)
Questions
Which is bigger, PPL or CenterPoint Energy?
PPL is the larger company: $2.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for CenterPoint Energy (Q3 2026).
Is PPL or CenterPoint Energy growing faster?
PPL is growing faster (+12% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, PPL or CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 26.6%.
More: PPL earnings · how PPL makes money · CenterPoint Energy earnings · how CenterPoint Energy makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.