CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock research
FY2026 Q1
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026
Revenue and gross profit were equal, resulting in gross margin at its maximum level. Cost of revenue was negligible relative to revenue, maintaining the gross margin at the same level as both prior periods.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue and gross profit were equal, resulting in gross margin at its maximum level. Cost of revenue was negligible relative to revenue, maintaining the gross margin at the same level as both prior periods.
- The minimal cost of revenue is the strongest observable driver, as it allows gross profit to match revenue directly.
- Current quarter revenue and gross profit were higher than the immediately preceding quarter and unchanged from the same quarter one year earlier. Gross margin remained stable across all three periods.
Gross margin snapshot
The selected quarter's reported revenue, gross profit, direct costs, and margin comparisons.
Gross margin
100.0%
Gross profit
$3.0B
Revenue
$3.0B
Cost of revenue
$1.0M
Quarter-over-quarter change
-0.0 pts
Year-over-year change
+0.0 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
A four-quarter view of the revenue and direct-cost bridge behind gross margin.
| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $2.0B | $2.0B | $2.0M | 99.9% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $2.0B | $2.0B | $1.0M | 99.9% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $2.4B | $2.4B | $0 | 100.0% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $3.0B | $3.0B | $1.0M | 100.0% |
Quarterly comparisons
Compare the selected margin with the preceding quarter and the same fiscal quarter one year earlier.
Previous-quarter change
Dec 31, 2025
-0.0 pts
Year-over-year change
Mar 31, 2025
+0.0 pts
What the margin says
Filing-constrained interpretation of margin direction, comparisons, and what to monitor next.
The minimal cost of revenue is the strongest observable driver, as it allows gross profit to match revenue directly.
Current quarter revenue and gross profit were higher than the immediately preceding quarter and unchanged from the same quarter one year earlier. Gross margin remained stable across all three periods.
Monitor the cost of revenue, which increased from zero to a small amount compared to the prior quarter, for any change in trend.
Peer context
Latest available gross margins for related public companies.
| Company | Gross margin |
|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) | 100.0% |