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CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
$41.85
+0.75%CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric and Natural Gas segments. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as assets in the wholesale power market. The Natural Gas segment provides natural gas distribution services, as well as home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota; and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas and Louisiana through a third party. This segment also engages in the sale of regulated intrastate natural gas, and transportation and storage of natural gas for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers. As of December 31, 2021, it served approximately 2.7 million metered customers; owned 239 substation sites with a total installed rated transformer capacity of 71,241 megavolt amperes; operated approximately 1,00,000 linear miles of natural gas distribution and transmission mains; and owned and operated 285 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotCenterPoint Energy, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Negative free cash flow despite positive earnings raises concerns about cash generation ability or heavy capital requirements.
CapEx Intensity
Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.
FCF Growth Trend
Flat FCF growth. Stable but not expanding—monitor for signs of business maturity or temporary headwinds.
Working Capital Impact
Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Cash flow concerns: Despite profitability, the company is burning cash. Review working capital management, CapEx levels, and sustainability of current operations.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
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| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
1.1B | 1B | 917M | 1.1B | 1.5B | -773M | 791M | 368M | 1.8B | 432M | -692M | 611M | 311M | 417M | 1.4B | 442M | 372M | 446M | 399M | 432M | |
1.5B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1B | 1.1B | 970M | 1B | 954M | 1.1B | 886M | 864M | 743M | 708M | 696M | 655M | |
122M | 221M | 31M | 20M | 213M | -429M | 69M | 48M | -770M | 213M | -413M | 280M | 356M | 328M | 443M | 199M | 269M | 487M | 8M | -234M | |
-85M | -22M | 37M | -357M | -719M | 1.9B | 108M | 207M | -321M | -55M | 1.8B | -127M | -134M | 12M | -995M | 0.0 | 42M | -14M | 18M | -62M | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (215M) | (421M) | (0.0) | (143M) | (155M) | (89M) | (15M) | -104M | -45M | (192M) | (35M) | (46M) | -205M | (207M) | (9M) | (84M) | (205M) | (195M) | |
-133M | -518M | 1.5B | -198M | -2.3B | 147M | -555M | 270M | -320M | 207M | 215M | -380M | 126M | 53M | 197M | -119M | 415M | -776M | -347M | 200M | |
2.5B | 2.1B | 3.9B | 1.8B | 22M | 2B | 1.6B | 2.1B | 1.4B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.4B | 1.6B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.4B | 1.8B | 851M | 774M | 991M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-4.9B | -4.5B | -4.4B | -4.4B | -3.2B | -2.6B | -2.5B | -1.7B | -1.4B | -1.4B | -1.6B | -1.4B | -1.3B | -1.2B | -1.3B | -1.5B | -1.2B | -1B | -1.1B | -1B | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (144M) | (2.1B) | (22M) | (1.2B) | -6B | (0.0) | -132M | -102M | (0.0) | -1M | (0.0) | -365M | -12M | -18M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -6M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (297M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -12M | -18M | -115M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 702M | 1.3B | 0.0 | 0.0 | 398M | 0.0 | 178M | 32M | 0.0 | 9M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
854M | 24M | 24M | 14M | -29M | 116M | 82M | 46M | 301M | -5M | 165M | -11M | -23M | -26M | 109M | 107M | 379M | -348M | -186M | -49M | |
-4B | -4.5B | -4.2B | -1.6B | -1.9B | -1.3B | -8.4B | -1.2B | -1.3B | -1B | -1.4B | -1.4B | -1.3B | -1.6B | -1.2B | -1.4B | -896M | -1.4B | -1.3B | -1.1B | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
0.0 | 494M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 672M | 0.0 | 1.8B | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1M | 4M | 4M | 6M | 416M | 504M | 80M | 22M | 27M | |
2.1B | 2.4B | 1.8B | 187M | 2.5B | -1.7B | 3.5B | 429M | 233M | -163M | -54M | 487M | -405M | 527M | -306M | -602M | -596M | 746M | 719M | 274M | |
-574M | -522M | -535M | -489M | -492M | -529M | -695M | -908M | -461M | -621M | -458M | -408M | -355M | -346M | -337M | -319M | -276M | -246M | -218M | -187M | |
39M | -63M | -80M | -43M | -43M | -14M | -34M | -52M | -17M | -11M | -5M | -3M | 7M | -16M | -24M | -2M | -4M | -25M | -4M | -1M | |
1.5B | 2.3B | 374M | -345M | 1.9B | -834M | 2.8B | 3.1B | -245M | -805M | -512M | 77M | -751M | 169M | -661M | -507M | -372M | 555M | 528M | 118M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
19M | -79M | 18M | -163M | 87M | -104M | -4B | 4B | -81M | 77M | -34M | 90M | -438M | 426M | 21M | -541M | 573M | 38M | 2M | 53M | |
30M | 109M | 91M | 254M | 167M | 271M | 4.3B | 296M | 341M | 264M | 298M | 208M | 646M | 220M | 199M | 740M | 167M | 129M | 127M | 74M | |
49M | 30M | 109M | 91M | 254M | 167M | 271M | 4.3B | 260M | 341M | 264M | 298M | 208M | 646M | 220M | 199M | 740M | 167M | 129M | 127M | |
-2.4B | -2.4B | -524M | -2.6B | -3.1B | -601M | -868M | 485M | -5M | 514M | 281M | 25M | 327M | 648M | 585M | -123M | 681M | -169M | -340M | -16M |
SEC Filings
CNP - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 23, 2026 | April 23, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 23, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 17, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 19, 2026 | March 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 04, 2026 | April 16, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 26, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 23, 2026 | February 18, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 19, 2026 | February 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 19, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 |
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