Centerpoint Energy, inc. CNP
Revenue Intelligence Report • 24 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-15
Centerpoint Energy, inc. has a forecasted full-year revenue of $12B, a +40.7% year-over-year change, based on 24 quarters of SEC filing data. Key revenue drivers include SG&A ($1.09 per $1). The ARDL model achieves strong accuracy at 2.2% MAPE.
Investment Thesis
Our ARDL model tracks Centerpoint Energy, inc.'s revenue with exceptional precision (2.2% MAPE), indicating highly predictable cash flows. Each $1 of SG&A spending generates $1.09 in revenue, reflecting strong commercial efficiency.
Next FY Revenue
$12.5B
+40.7% YoY
SG&A Multiplier
$1.09 per $1
Model Accuracy
2.2% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $2.7B vs the actual $1.9B — an error of 45.4%.
Note:
Centerpoint Energy, inc. does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.
Investor insight:
Actual revenue ($1.9B) came in 45% below the spending-based forecast ($2.7B). This suggests spending is not yet translating to revenue at historical rates.
Revenue Forecast
Quarterly Detail
| Quarter | Model Forecast | Actual | 95% Range | YoY Growth | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2014 | $2.7B | $1.9B | $2.6B – $2.9B | +44.6% | ✗ Outside range |
| Q4 2014 | $2.9B | $2.7B – $3.0B | +75.1% | ||
| Q1 2015 | $3.0B | $2.8B – $3.2B | +37.9% | ||
| Q2 2015 | $3.2B | $3.0B – $3.5B | +2.5% | ||
| Q3 2015 | $3.4B | $3.1B – $3.6B | +78.0% |
How Spending Drives Revenue
Reading this chart:
Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.
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