CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
| Earnings Date | 10/27/2026 |
As of June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has 658.70M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 658.70M |
As of June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.12, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 210.26, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 3.86 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 1.12 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.35 |
| Debt / Equity | 210.26 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.32 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.86 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 9.82, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 5.45 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.42, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.71, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 955,396.38 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 8,813.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 7.12 indicates how many times CenterPoint Energy, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.82 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.42 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 5.45 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 5.71 |
| Revenue Per Employee | 955,396.38 |
| Employee Count | 8,813.50 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.12 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. recorded 179.44M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 15.51, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.16B, leaving 977.71M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.
| Income Tax | 179.44M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 15.51 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. generated 8.42B in revenue and converted that into 977.71M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.48. EBITDA reached 3.41B, while operating income came in at 1.96B.
| Revenue | 8.42B |
| Gross Profit | 3.93B |
| Operating Income | 1.96B |
| Pretax Income | 1.16B |
| Net Income | 977.71M |
| EBITDA | 3.41B |
| EBIT | 1.96B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 1.48 |
As of June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. holds 396.51M in cash and equivalents against 21.57B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 21.53B. Total book value stands at 10.26B, with working capital of 522.55M providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 396.51M |
| Total Debt | 21.57B |
| Net Debt | 21.53B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 10.26B |
| Book Value Per Share | 15.57 |
| Working Capital | 522.55M |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. produced 2.25B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.25B |
| Free Cash Flow | 2.25B |
| FCF Per Share | 3.45 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. posted a gross margin of 46.67, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 23.24 and net profit margin of 11.61 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 46.67 |
| Operating Margin | 23.24 |
| Pretax Margin | 13.74 |
| Profit Margin | 11.61 |
| EBITDA Margin | 40.55 |
Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. paid dividends of 0.79 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 52.73 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth.
| Dividend Per Share | 0.79 |
| Payout Ratio | 52.73 |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on December 11, 1995 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 12/11/1995 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |