Yahoo Finance CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) Q1 Earnings Top, Revenues Down Y/Y
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. CNP reported first-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 55 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents by 7.8%. The bottom line improved 10% from the year-ago quarter’s figure of 50 cents per share.
The year-over-year improvement can be attributed to regulatory recovery and favorable weather impacts.
The company registered GAAP earnings of 55 cents per share, which increased 12.2% from the prior-year quarter’s figure of 49 cents per share.
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Q1 Revenues
CNP generated revenues of $2.62 billion, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.82 billion by 7%. The top line also came in 5.7% lower than the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of $2.78 billion.
Operational Results
In the first quarter of 2024, total expenses decreased 10.5% year over year to $2 billion.
The company reported an operating income of $616 million during the first quarter of 2024 compared with $541 million a year ago.
Interest expenses and other finance charges totaled $198 million, up 33.8% from $148 million recorded in the previous year.
Financial Condition
As of Mar 31, 2024, CenterPoint Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $161 million compared with $90 million as of Dec 31, 2023.
The total long-term debt was $18.12 billion as of Mar 31, 2024 compared with $17.56 billion as of Dec 31, 2023.
Net cash flow from operating activities amounted to $0.54 billion as of Mar 31, 2024 compared with $1.71 billion in the year-ago period.
The total capital expenditure was $0.85 million as of Mar 31, 2024 compared with $1.12 billion a year ago.
2024 Guidance
CenterPoint Energy reiterated its 2024 earnings guidance. It continues to expect to generate adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.61-$1.63. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.62 per share, which is in line with the midpoint of the company’s guided range.
Zacks Rank
CNP Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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