How does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) make money?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) generates revenue primarily from Electric Transmission & Distribution, which accounted for 54.1% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. The company reported $9.62B in revenue and converted 11.6% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly $1.12B in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported a gross profit margin of 54.1% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $5.2B in gross profit on $9.62B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported an operating profit margin of 23.2% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $2.24B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported a net profit margin of 11.6% in TTM through Q2 2026, equivalent to $1.12B in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) profitable?

Yes. CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reported $1.12B in net income for TTM through Q2 2026, with a net profit margin of 11.6%. The company earned more from its operations than it paid out in costs, interest, and income taxes, leaving positive earnings on the bottom line.

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

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) spent $4.39B on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q2 2026, roughly 45.6% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) generate?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) generated -$2.59B in free cash flow during TTM through Q2 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of -26.9%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) had an effective tax rate of 15.5% in TTM through Q2 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

What are the main business segments of CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reports revenue across 2 reportable product segments, led by Electric Transmission & Distribution at 54.1% of total revenue in TTM through Q2 2026. See the revenue-by-segment table on this page for the full breakdown and how each segment feeds into the income-statement waterfall above.

How CenterPoint Energy Makes Money: 2026 Visual Revenue Map

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q2 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending June 30, 2026 (reported July 28, 2026).

CenterPoint Energy discloses geographic revenue only in annual filings. to view the full breakdown.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Revenue by Product Segment — TTM through Q2 2026

Aggregated from the four quarterly disclosures behind this TTM. Minor differences vs the company's annual filing can occur if reported segments changed mid-year.

Revenue contribution by product segment for CenterPoint Energy (CNP), TTM through Q2 2026.
Segment	Revenue (USD)	% of total
Electric Transmission & Distribution	$5.21B	54.1%
Natural Gas Segment	$4.41B	45.9%
Total	$9.62B	100%

Electric Transmission & Distribution$5.21B
Natural Gas Segment$4.41B
Total$9.62B

Revenue Breakdown — TTM through Q2 2026

In TTM through Q2 2026, CenterPoint Energy (CNP) reports revenue across 2 reportable product segments; the largest segment was Electric Transmission & Distribution at 54.1%, followed by Natural Gas Segment (45.9%).

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