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Sep 30, 2023

CenterPoint Energy Q3 2023 Earnings Report

CenterPoint Energy reported GAAP and non-GAAP earnings of $0.40 per diluted share for Q3 2023, driven by growth and regulatory recovery, and favorable weather conditions.

Key Takeaways

CenterPoint Energy reported strong Q3 results with GAAP and non-GAAP earnings of $0.40 per diluted share. The company raised its full year 2023 guidance and capital plan, and initiated 2024 guidance, demonstrating continued growth and performance.

Reported GAAP earnings and non-GAAP earnings of $0.40 per diluted share for Q3 2023.

Increased non-GAAP EPS guidance range for 2023 from $1.48-$1.50 to $1.49-$1.51, representing a 9% growth target.

Increased 10-year capital plan to $43.9 billion, a $500 million increase through 2030.

Initiated 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.61-$1.63, representing an 8% growth over the increased 2023 midpoint.

Total Revenue
$1.86B
Previous year: $1.9B
-2.3%
EPS
$0.4
Previous year: $0.32
+25.0%
Gross Profit
$1.02B
Previous year: $832M
+22.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$704M
Previous year: $114M
+517.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$477M
Total Assets
$39B
Previous year: $36.7B
+6.2%

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy

Forward Guidance

CenterPoint anticipates continued headwinds of higher interest rates and persistent inflation but will continue to manage through these conditions, targeting an earnings growth rate that is amongst the top in the sector. This includes an 8% non-GAAP EPS growth target for 2024, and mid-to-high end of 6-8% growth target annually thereafter through 2030

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued headwinds of higher interest rates
  • Persistent inflation
  • Changes in accounting standards
  • Impairments
  • Other unusual items