How does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) make money?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) primarily makes money through Electric Transmission & Distribution, which accounts for 53.3% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, CenterPoint Energy generated $9.41B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 11.4%.

What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) gross profit margin?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported a gross profit margin of 41.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.89B in gross profit. This means CenterPoint Energy retains 41.3% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) operating profit margin?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported an operating profit margin of 22.5% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.12B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) net profit margin?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported a net profit margin of 11.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.07B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) spend on capital expenditures?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) spent $5.03B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (53.4% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) free cash flow?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) generated −$2.67B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (-28.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) effective tax rate?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) had an effective tax rate of 16.2% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) generated $9.41B in revenue, earning $1.07B in net profit (11.4% margin). Its largest revenue source is Electric Transmission & Distribution (53.3% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 23, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) make money?: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) primarily makes money through Electric Transmission & Distribution, which accounts for 53.3% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, CenterPoint Energy generated $9.41B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 11.4%.
What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) gross profit margin?: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported a gross profit margin of 41.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.89B in gross profit. This means CenterPoint Energy retains 41.3% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) operating profit margin?: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported an operating profit margin of 22.5% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $2.12B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) net profit margin?: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported a net profit margin of 11.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.07B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) spend on capital expenditures?: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) spent $5.03B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (53.4% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) free cash flow?: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) generated −$2.67B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (-28.4% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) effective tax rate?: CenterPoint Energy (CNP) had an effective tax rate of 16.2% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.