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(From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free CEPU Stock Alerts $9.25 -0.13 (-1.39%) (As of 02:27 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.23▼$9.5250-Day Range$7.75▼$9.7352-Week Range$5.28▼$9.84Volume50,974 shsAverage Volume317,160 shsMarket Capitalization$1.40 billionP/E Ratio3.90Dividend Yield2.05%Price Target$8.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Central Puerto alerts: Email Address Central Puerto MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside13.7% Downside$8.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.48% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.40Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth248.48%From $0.33 to $1.15 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.2.92 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector125th out of 240 stocksElectric Services Industry26th out of 41 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingCentral Puerto has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $8.00, Central Puerto has a forecasted downside of 13.7% from its current price of $9.27.Amount of Analyst CoverageCentral Puerto has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.48% 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 2.2, 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 9.42%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCentral Puerto pays a meaningful dividend of 2.11%, 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 8.02%. 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 16.52% next year. This indicates that Central Puerto will be able to sustain or increase its 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 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCentral Puerto has a news sentiment score of 0.40. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.57 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Central Puerto this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for CEPU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Central Puerto to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 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. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Central Puerto are expected to grow by 248.48% in the coming year, from $0.33 to $1.15 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Central Puerto is 3.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.43.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Central Puerto is 3.91, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 19.12.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCentral Puerto has a P/B Ratio of 0.70. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyAI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… Simply click here to read Porter’s warning on The Big AI Die-Up now. 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 HeadlinesMarch 27, 2024 | seekingalpha.comCentral Puerto Is No Longer An Opportunity Until There Is More Regulatory ClarityMarch 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCentral Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) Sets New 12-Month High at $9.84March 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… March 15, 2024 | msn.comAboitiz Power Corporation goes ex dividend MondayMarch 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) Q4 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 11, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deCentral Puerto S.A.: Central Puerto announces 4Q2023 and Fiscal Year 2023 ResultsMarch 11, 2024 | msn.comCentral Puerto reports Q4 resultsMarch 7, 2024 | benzinga.comEarnings Outlook For Central PuertoMarch 28, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)AI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? When these tech bubbles burst, they invariably leave investors disillusioned by their losses. Now, many worry a similar fate is awaiting AI. And one man, legendary financial analyst Porter Stansberry, who called Nvidia at $11… February 26, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deCentral Puerto S.A.: Central Puerto Announces Reporting Date for the Fiscal Year 2023 and Fourth Quarter Financial Results Conference Call and WebcastFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comCentral Puerto S.A. - Depositary Receipt () (CEPU) Price Target Increased by 17.06% to 14.22February 23, 2024 | benzinga.comCentral Puerto Stock (NYSE:CEPU), Short Interest ReportFebruary 8, 2024 | wsj.comCentral Puerto S.A. ADRFebruary 7, 2024 | msn.comPAM and CEPU are among utility moversJanuary 25, 2024 | msn.comNEP, VGAS, and CEPU are among utility moversJanuary 23, 2024 | foxnews.com2024 Puerto Rico Primary ResultsJanuary 20, 2024 | msn.comWhat to Do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico’s Chillest Surf TownJanuary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Puerto SA's Dividend AnalysisDecember 28, 2023 | msn.comCentral Puerto goes ex-dividend tomorrowDecember 9, 2023 | seekingalpha.comI'm Getting Off The Central Puerto TrainDecember 1, 2023 | msn.comCDZI, HTOO, and CEPU are among utility moversNovember 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith an Investment of US$160 Million, Central Puerto Launches the Project of Closing Cycle of Brigadier López Thermoelectric Plant, Located in Sauce Viejo, Santa FeNovember 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) Q3 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 13, 2023 | msn.comCentral Puerto GAAP EPS of $0.01, revenue of $166.5MNovember 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCentral Puerto announces Results for the Quarter and Nine-Month Period Ended on September 30, 2023November 11, 2023 | benzinga.comCentral Puerto Stock (NYSE:CEPU) Earnings Dates and Earning CallsOctober 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.comCentral Puerto: More Risk Than RewardSee 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 Ex-Dividend for 1/8 Dividend12/29/2023Dividend Payable1/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 1/12 Dividend1/12/2024Dividend Payable1/12/2024Last Earnings3/11/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/20/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Electric services Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:CEPU CUSIPN/A CIK1717161 Webwww.centralpuerto.com Phone541143175000Fax54-11-4317-5099Employees885Year Founded1989Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$8.00 High Stock Price Target$8.00 Low Stock Price Target$8.00 Potential Upside/Downside-14.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.37 Trailing P/E Ratio3.96 Forward P/E Ratio28.42 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$564.64 million Net Margins50.95% Pretax Margin21.36% Return on Equity25.37% Return on Assets17.55% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16 Current Ratio2.65 Quick Ratio2.42 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.20 billion Price / Sales1.19 Cash Flow$3.14 per share Price / Cash Flow2.99 Book Value$13.29 per share Price / Book0.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares151,400,000Free Float151,251,000Market Cap$1.42 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.42 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. 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 & Deputy Director 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 CompetitorsEnlight Renewable EnergyNASDAQ:ENLTAltus PowerNYSE:AMPSAtlantica Sustainable InfrastructureNASDAQ:AYReNew Energy GlobalNASDAQ:RNWNextEra Energy PartnersNYSE:NEPView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipQuadrature Capital LtdSold 19,909 shares on 3/25/2024Ownership: 0.013%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 40,868 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.021%Citadel Advisors LLCBought 10,000 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%Cubist Systematic Strategies LLCBought 48,922 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.032%Quadrature Capital LtdSold 19,909 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.013%View All Institutional Transactions CEPU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Central Puerto stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Puerto in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" CEPU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CEPU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View CEPU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Central Puerto's stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Central Puerto's shares. Their CEPU share price targets range from $8.00 to $8.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $8.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 13.7%. View analysts price targets for CEPU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have CEPU shares performed in 2024? 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. Are investors shorting Central Puerto? Central Puerto saw a decline in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 729,700 shares, a decline of 9.4% from the February 29th total of 805,600 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 326,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.2 days. View Central Puerto's Short Interest. When is Central Puerto's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 20th 2024. View our CEPU earnings forecast. How were Central Puerto's earnings last quarter? Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) posted its earnings results on Monday, March, 11th. The company reported $2.68 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.02 by $2.66. The business had revenue of $193.03 million for the quarter. Central Puerto had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.37% and a net margin of 50.95%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.96 EPS. How often does Central Puerto pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Central Puerto? Central Puerto announced a -- dividend on Friday, January 5th. Investors of record on Friday, January 1st will be given a dividend of $0.0662 per share on Friday, January 12th. This represents a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 12th. Read our dividend analysis for CEPU. Is Central Puerto a good dividend stock? Central Puerto (NYSE:CEPU) pays an annual dividend of $0.19 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.11%. The dividend payout ratio is 8.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, CEPU will have a dividend payout ratio of 16.52% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for CEPU. What ETF holds Central Puerto's stock? Global X MSCI Argentina ETF holds 327,601 shares of CEPU stock, representing 2.96% of its portfolio. 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? 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 acted as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are Central Puerto's major shareholders? Central Puerto's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. (0.34%), Glenorchy Capital Ltd (0.23%), Hsbc Holdings PLC (0.14%), Anthracite Investment Company Inc. (0.04%), Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC (0.03%) and Jump Financial LLC (0.02%). 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. This page (NYSE:CEPU) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Gold Safe ExchangeAI to Meet the Same Fate as EVs? 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