Company / Operating Cash Flow
CenterPoint Energy Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.5B
FY2025
5-year range
$22.0M / $3.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+16.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#28 of 74
Utilities
What the data says
At $2.5B, CenterPoint Energy's operating cash flow ranks #28 of 74 in the Utilities sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $22M in FY2021 to $3.9B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.5B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.5%.
Declined from $3.9B to $2.5B over the past 2 years.
Utilities sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#28 of 74 in UtilitiesTop 38% of 74This company $2.5B Sector average $2.6B
▼
-5.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +4.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 16.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #28 out of 74 companies in the Utilities sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.50 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.5B | +16.2% |
| FY2024 | $2.1B | -44.8% |
| FY2023 | $3.9B | +114.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.8B | +8127.3% |
| FY2021 | $22.0M | -98.9% |
| FY2020 | $2.0B | +21.8% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -23.3% |
| FY2018 | $2.1B | +50.7% |
| FY2017 | $1.4B | -26.3% |
| FY2016 | $1.9B | +2.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026