# CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Forecast Calculator

Interactive five-year financial forecast and DCF for CenterPoint Energy. Adjust revenue growth, margins, capex, and WACC to update revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value.

- Canonical: https://finamodel.com/companies/centerpoint-energy/forecast
- Industry: Utilities
- Forecast start year: 2026

## Historical data

| Year | Revenue | Free cash flow | EBITDA | Net income |
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| 2021 | 7511000000 | -868000000 | 2296000000 | 791000000 |
| 2022 | 7350000000 | -601000000 | 2228000000 | -773000000 |
| 2023 | 8256000000 | -3142000000 | 2679000000 | 1486000000 |
| 2024 | 9327000000 | -2609000000 | 2854000000 | 1057000000 |
| 2025 | 8612000000 | -524000000 | 3161000000 | 917000000 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What does CenterPoint Energy do?

CenterPoint Energy is a public utility holding company that operates regulated electric transmission and distribution systems, and natural gas distribution systems across several US states. The company provides electric services primarily to the Houston area and southwestern Indiana, and natural gas distribution in Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, and Texas.

### How does CenterPoint Energy generate revenue?

CenterPoint Energy's earnings are primarily driven by a regulated return on its infrastructure investments, known as its rate base. As a regulated utility, its revenue is often decoupled from volume, with earnings tied to capital investment multiplied by an allowed return on equity.

### What are CenterPoint Energy's capital expenditure plans?

CenterPoint Energy has a substantial $65.5 billion 10-year capital expenditure plan from 2026-2035, with approximately 70% allocated to growth and modernization. This includes major projects like a new 765 kV import line in Texas and systemwide resiliency upgrades.

### What are the key financial assumptions in a CenterPoint Energy financial model?

Key financial assumptions in a CenterPoint Energy model include a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.5% and a high capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue, around 40%. Other important assumptions cover COGS, SGA, D&A, and tax rates, reflecting its regulated utility nature.

### How is CenterPoint Energy's equity valuation determined?

CenterPoint Energy's equity valuation is determined by evaluating its rate base growth, capital expenditure recovery, and dividend sustainability. The model also assesses its credit profile as a regulated multi-utility.

### Can I download a financial model for CenterPoint Energy?

Yes, a downloadable Excel financial model is available for CenterPoint Energy. This model evaluates the company's financial performance and forecasts key metrics through FY2030.