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Dec 31, 2023

CenterPoint Energy Q4 2023 Earnings Report

CenterPoint Energy reported strong Q4 2023 results driven by growth and regulatory recovery, as well as a one-time tax benefit.

Key Takeaways

CenterPoint Energy reported Q4 2023 GAAP earnings of $0.30 per diluted share and non-GAAP EPS of $0.32, a 14% increase compared to the same quarter in 2022. The strong results were primarily driven by growth and regulatory recovery, along with a one-time tax benefit, which were partially offset by increased interest expense.

Q4 2023 GAAP earnings were $0.30 per diluted share.

Q4 2023 non-GAAP EPS was $0.32, a 14% increase year-over-year.

Growth and regulatory recovery contributed $0.05 per share of favorability.

A one-time tax benefit and other favorable earnings drivers contributed $0.06 per share.

Total Revenue
$2.18B
Previous year: $2.71B
-19.5%
EPS
$0.32
Previous year: $0.28
+14.3%
Gross Profit
$810M
Previous year: $810M
+0.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$650M
Previous year: $74M
+778.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$270M
Total Assets
$40.5B
Previous year: $38.5B
+5.1%

CenterPoint Energy

CenterPoint Energy

Forward Guidance

CenterPoint Energy reiterated its 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.61-$1.63, representing 8% growth over full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS, and maintains non-GAAP EPS growth targets of 8% for 2024 and the mid-to-high end of 6%-8% annually thereafter through 2030.

Positive Outlook

  • Reiterated 2024 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.61-$1.63.
  • Guidance represents 8% growth over full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS.
  • Maintains non-GAAP EPS growth targets of 8% for 2024.
  • Long-term growth rate of mid-to-high end of 6%-8% annually thereafter through 2030.
  • Capital investments will drive earnings growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • Changes in accounting standards could have a material impact on GAAP reported results.
  • Impairments could have a material impact on GAAP reported results.
  • Unusual items could have a material impact on GAAP reported results.
  • Actual results may deviate from assumptions for customer growth and usage.
  • Projected annual non-GAAP EPS growth rate may change.