Central Puerto publishes Q3 2026 earnings call transcript
CEPU•Central Puerto reported third-quarter adjusted EBITDA of USD 185.3 million, up 70.3% year over year, and maintained full-year guidance of USD 500 million-USD 550 million. It forecast fourth-quarter earnings of USD 75 million-USD 80 million.
1. Quarterly results and guidance
At its Nov. 12, 2026, earnings call, CEO Fernando Bonnet and CFO Enrique Terraneo said third-quarter adjusted EBITDA rose 70.3% year over year to USD 185.3 million, supported by self-procured fuel margins and winter spot prices. Management maintained full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of USD 500 million-USD 550 million and forecast fourth-quarter earnings of USD 75 million-USD 80 million.
2. Investments and storage
Oil and gas investment could reach USD 240 million over two years, conditional on entry into the RIGI investment regime. Battery storage projects nearing completion are expected to contribute USD 25 million-USD 27 million to consolidated adjusted EBITDA in 2027.
