CenterPoint Energy Reports Strong Q4 & FY 2025 Earnings, Raises Capital Plan, and Accelerates Load Growth Forecast

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CenterPoint Energy reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings, increased its 10-year capital investment plan to $65.5 billion, and accelerated its peak electric load growth forecast by two years to 2029, while also completing a $1.2 billion storm securitization.

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• Strong Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings

  Reported Q4 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $0.45 (vs. $0.40 in Q4 2024) and full-year 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $1.76, representing a 9% increase over 2024.

• Reiterated 2026 EPS Guidance

  Reaffirmed 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance range of $1.89-$1.91, with the midpoint representing 8% growth over 2025 results.

• Increased Capital Investment Plan

  Increased its 10-year capital investment plan by $500 million, now totaling over $65.5 billion for 2026-2035, reflecting incremental investment for electric transmission.

• Accelerated Peak Load Demand Forecast

  Announced expectations to meet a 50% increase in peak electric load demand by 2029, two full years ahead of initial forecasts, driven by 10 gigawatts of new load by the end of 2029.

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CenterPoint Energy delivered robust financial results for Q4 and full-year 2025, exceeding prior year non-GAAP EPS by 9% and reiterating strong 2026 guidance. The company significantly increased its 10-year capital investment plan to over $65.5 billion and, critically, accelerated its peak electric load growth forecast by two years, now expecting a 50% increase by 2029. This accelerated demand, driven by 10 gigawatts of new load, signals strong economic activity in its service territories and provides a clear runway for future rate base expansion and earnings growth. The successful pricing of a $1.2 billion storm securitization and the absence of anticipated incremental equity needs through 2027 further bolster the company's financial position and reduce near-term dilution concerns, reinforcing investor confidence.