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NYSE:CEPU

Central Puerto (CEPU) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$6.94
+0.06 (+0.87%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$6.79
$7.05
50-Day Range
$5.40
$6.94
52-Week Range
$2.81
$7.05
Volume
406,993 shs
Average Volume
214,791 shs
Market Capitalization
$1.05 billion
P/E Ratio
15.09
Dividend Yield
1.87%
Price Target
N/A

Central Puerto MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
0.40% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
37.30%
From $1.26 to $1.73 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.83 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

50th out of 245 stocks

Electric Services Industry

8th out of 41 stocks


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About Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) Stock

Central Puerto SA engages in the generation and distribution of electricity. It operates through the following segments: Electric Power Generation from Conventional Sources; Electric Power Generation from Renewable Sources; Natural Gas Transport and Distribution; and Others. The Natural Gas Transport and Distribution segment provides natural gas distribution public sector service in the Cuyo and Centro regions of Argentina and it is also engaged in the natural gas transport sector service. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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CEPU Stock News Headlines

Central Puerto Announces 1Q2023 Earnings
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CEPU Price History

CEPU Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/09/2023
Today
6/02/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/14/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Electric services
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
885
Year Founded
1989

Profitability

Net Income
$146.61 million
Pretax Margin
24.45%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$798.06 million
Cash Flow
$3.25 per share
Book Value
$11.04 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
151,251,000
Market Cap
$1.04 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.22

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Key Executives

  • Fernando Roberto Bonnet
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Enrique Terraneo
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Eduardo Luis Nitardi
    Engineering Director
  • Martín Fernández Barbiero
    Manager-Compliance & Internal Audit
  • Justo Pedro Sáenz
    Administration Manager













CEPU Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CEPU shares performed in 2023?

Central Puerto's stock was trading at $5.94 at the start of the year. Since then, CEPU shares have increased by 15.8% and is now trading at $6.88.
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Are investors shorting Central Puerto?

Central Puerto saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 599,500 shares, an increase of 8.5% from the April 30th total of 552,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 187,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 3.2 days.
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When is Central Puerto's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 14th 2023.
View our CEPU earnings forecast
.

How were Central Puerto's earnings last quarter?

Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 9th. The company reported $0.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $132.56 million for the quarter. Central Puerto had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.44% and a net margin of 11.62%.

How often does Central Puerto pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Central Puerto?

Central Puerto declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, December 23rd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.1649 per share on Monday, January 9th. This represents a $0.66 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 9.58%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 30th.
Read our dividend analysis for CEPU
.

What ETF holds Central Puerto's stock ?

Global X MSCI Argentina ETF holds 266,953 shares of CEPU stock, representing 3.22% of its portfolio.

Is Central Puerto a good dividend stock?

Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) pays an annual dividend of $0.13 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.93%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 28.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CEPU will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.51% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for CEPU.

What other stocks do shareholders of Central Puerto own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Central Puerto investors own include GSK (GSK), Pampa Energía (PAM), American Airlines Group (AAL), Pfizer (PFE), STORE Capital (STOR), Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE), Preferred Apartment Communities (APTS), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Brinker International (EAT) and

When did Central Puerto IPO?

(CEPU) raised $692 million in an initial public offering 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.

What is Central Puerto's stock symbol?

Central Puerto trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CEPU."

Who are Central Puerto's major shareholders?

Central Puerto's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Long Focus Capital Management LLC (0.93%), Long Focus Capital Management LLC (0.59%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (0.19%), Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.18%), Trium Capital LLP (0.09%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.05%).

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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Central Puerto's stock price today?

One share of CEPU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $6.88.

How much money does Central Puerto make?

Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) has a market capitalization of $1.04 billion and generates $798.06 million in revenue each year. The company earns $146.61 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.46 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Central Puerto have?

The company employs 885 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Central Puerto?

Central Puerto's mailing address is Avenida Thomas Edison 2701, BUENOS AIRES C1, C1104BAB. The official website for the company is www.centralpuerto.com. The company can be reached via phone at 541143175000, via email at inversores@centralpuerto.com, or via fax at 54-11-4317-5099.

This page (NYSE:CEPU) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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