NYSE:CEPU Central Puerto (CEPU) Stock Price, News & Analysis $9.27 -0.14 (-1.49%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.17▼$9.4650-Day Range$7.76▼$9.5652-Week Range$5.30▼$11.60Volume226,799 shsAverage Volume326,238 shsMarket Capitalization$1.40 billionP/E Ratio3.65Dividend Yield2.05%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Central Puerto alerts: Email Address Central Puerto MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.57% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.72Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth425.45%From $0.55 to $2.89 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.16 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector59th out of 239 stocksElectric Services Industry12th out of 46 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Central Puerto.Read more about Central Puerto's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.57% of the outstanding shares of Central Puerto have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCentral Puerto has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Central Puerto has recently decreased by 11.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCentral Puerto pays a meaningful dividend of 2.19%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCentral Puerto does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Central Puerto is 7.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Central Puerto will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.57% next year. This indicates that Central Puerto will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Central Puerto's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CEPU. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCentral Puerto has a news sentiment score of 0.72. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Central Puerto this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for CEPU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Central Puerto to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Central Puerto insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.10% of the stock of Central Puerto is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 2.97% of the stock of Central Puerto is held by institutions.Read more about Central Puerto's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Central Puerto are expected to grow by 425.45% in the coming year, from $0.55 to $2.89 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Central Puerto is 3.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.08.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Central Puerto is 3.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 13.64.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCentral Puerto has a P/B Ratio of 0.43. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Central Puerto's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss Ratings“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.Learn these 4 simple steps and protect your savings before it’s too late. About Central Puerto Stock (NYSE:CEPU)Central Puerto S.A. engages in the electric power generation in Argentina. It operates through three segments: Electric Power Generation from Conventional Sources, Electric Power Generation from Renewable Sources, and Natural Gas Transport and Distribution. The company generates energy through thermal, hydroelectric, and wind farms. It also engages in the natural gas transport and distribution business. Central Puerto S.A. was founded in 1898 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Read More CEPU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart CEPU Stock News HeadlinesAugust 25, 2024 | uk.finance.yahoo.com(GD41.BA)August 22, 2024 | investorplace.comCEPU Stock Earnings: Central Puerto Reported Results for Q2 2024September 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.August 21, 2024 | yahoo.comCentral Florida based organizations sends help to Puerto Rico in aftermath of ErnestoAugust 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCentral Puerto: Powering Argentina SustainablyAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comHalf of Puerto Rico has no electricity after Ernesto, utility reportsAugust 15, 2024 | msn.comErnesto becomes hurricane after leaving 728,000 without power in Puerto RicoAugust 15, 2024 | nytimes.comHurricane Ernesto Knocks Out Power to Hundreds of Thousands in Puerto RicoSeptember 7, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.August 13, 2024 | msn.comCentral Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 13, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Central Puerto SA Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCEPU Aug 2024 7.500 call (CEPU240816C00007500)August 13, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCentral Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 11, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deCentral Puerto S.A.: Central Puerto 2Q24 Earnings ReleaseAugust 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCalamos Launches CPSA with an 8.74% Initial Cap and 100% Downside Protection to S&P 500® Over One YearJuly 26, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Utility Stocks With High Dividend YieldsJuly 23, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deCentral Puerto S.A.: Central Puerto Announces Reporting Date for the Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call and WebcastJune 14, 2024 | stocknews.com3 Utility Stocks Offering Reliable DividendsSee More Headlines Receive CEPU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Central Puerto and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/09/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/11/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryUtilities Current SymbolNYSE:CEPU CUSIPN/A CIK1717161 Webwww.centralpuerto.com Phone541143175000Fax54-11-4317-5099Employees1,181Year Founded1989Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.54 Trailing P/E Ratio3.65 Forward P/E Ratio16.85 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$562.57 million Net Margins52.54% Pretax Margin95.37% Return on Equity20.61% Return on Assets13.32% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.22 Current Ratio2.00 Quick Ratio1.86 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$354.50 billion Price / Sales0.00 Cash Flow$6.44 per share Price / Cash Flow1.44 Book Value$21.50 per share Price / Book0.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares151,402,000Free Float151,251,000Market Cap$1.40 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.39 Social Links 10 Best Stocks to Own in 2024Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of the 10 best stocks to own in 2024 and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Fernando Roberto Bonnet (Age 47)CEO & GM Mr. Enrique Terraneo (Age 50)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Justo Pedro Sáenz (Age 66)Administration Manager Tomás Arshak DaghlianInvestor Relations OfficerMr. José Manuel Pazos (Age 53)General Counsel & Head of Legal Area Mr. Martín Fernández Barbiero (Age 53)Compliance & Internal Audit Manager Osvaldo PolliceDeputy Head of Market RelationsMr. Javier Alejandro Torre (Age 57)Human Resources Manager Mr. Marcelo Atilio Suvá (Age 76)VP & Director Mr. Rubén Omar López (Age 60)Renewable Energy Manager More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBrookfield InfrastructureNASDAQ:BIPCBrookfield RenewableNYSE:BEPCUltrapar ParticipaçõesNYSE:UGPCompanhia Paranaense de Energia - COPELNYSE:ELPAlgonquin Power & UtilitiesNYSE:AQNView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTruist Financial CorpBought 17,793 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.012%Long Focus Capital Management LLCSold 120,000 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.391%Hsbc Holdings PLCSold 59,099 shares on 8/12/2024Ownership: 0.094%Ping Capital Management Inc.Bought 43,000 shares on 8/7/2024Ownership: 0.028%Acadian Asset Management LLCBought 35,356 shares on 8/6/2024Ownership: 0.023%View All Institutional Transactions CEPU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have CEPU shares performed this year? Central Puerto's stock was trading at $9.10 at the start of the year. Since then, CEPU stock has increased by 1.9% and is now trading at $9.27. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Central Puerto's earnings last quarter? Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August, 9th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.25. The firm had revenue of $168 million for the quarter. Central Puerto had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.61% and a net margin of 52.54%. When did Central Puerto IPO? Central Puerto (CEPU) raised $692 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, February 2nd 2018. The company issued 35,500,000 shares at a price of $17.50-$21.50 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley served as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are Central Puerto's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Central Puerto include Long Focus Capital Management LLC (0.39%), Hsbc Holdings PLC (0.09%), Trium Capital LLP (0.08%) and Ping Capital Management Inc. (0.03%). How do I buy shares of Central Puerto? Shares of CEPU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Central Puerto own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Central Puerto investors own include GSK (GSK), Pampa Energía (PAM), American Airlines Group (AAL), Pfizer (PFE), STORE Capital (STOR), Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) and Preferred Apartment Communities (APTS). 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