CenterPoint Energy posts Q2 GAAP net income of USD 244 million, or USD 0.37 a share, up from USD 0.30 a year earlier.
Non-GAAP EPS rises to USD 0.40 from USD 0.29, driven by growth and regulatory recovery, with a smaller lift from O&M.
The company reiterates 2026 non-GAAP EPS guidance of USD 1.89 to USD 1.91; the midpoint implies 8% growth over 2025 delivered results.
Capital plan and load outlook
ERCOT Batch Zero submissions top 17 gigawatts; about 14 gigawatts are expected eligible as base load or studied load, more than 65% above current 21-gigawatt peak demand.
The 10-year capital plan increases by USD 1.2 billion to USD 66.7 billion for 2026-2035, without raising the current equity financing guide.