Central Puerto S.A. generates and sells electric power to private and public customers in Argentina. As of December 31, 2017, the company owned and operated five thermal generation plants and one hydroelectric generation plant with an installed capacity of 3,663 MW. It also operates a wind farm Achiras I with an installed capacity of 48 megawatts, as well as produces steam. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Electric services
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
Phone54-11-4317-5000
Debt
Current Ratio1.17
Quick Ratio1.15
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$361.03 million
Price / Sales4.26
Price / Cash Flow6.59
Price / Book3.46
Profitability
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees738
OptionableNot Optionable
CENT PUERTO S A/S (NYSE:CEPU) Frequently Asked Questions
What is CENT PUERTO S A/S's stock symbol?
CENT PUERTO S A/S trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CEPU."
How often does CENT PUERTO S A/S pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CENT PUERTO S A/S?
CENT PUERTO S A/S announced an annual dividend on Friday, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 8th will be given a dividend of $0.341 per share on Tuesday, May 8th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 7th. View CENT PUERTO S A/S's Dividend History.
How were CENT PUERTO S A/S's earnings last quarter?
CENT PUERTO S A/S (NYSE:CEPU) announced its earnings results on Monday, November, 12th. The company reported $1.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.59 by $0.38. The firm earned $112.58 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $82.42 million. View CENT PUERTO S A/S's Earnings History.
When is CENT PUERTO S A/S's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for CEPU?
3 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for CENT PUERTO S A/S's shares. Their forecasts range from $20.00 to $20.00. On average, they expect CENT PUERTO S A/S's stock price to reach $20.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 96.7% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for CENT PUERTO S A/S.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for CENT PUERTO S A/S?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CENT PUERTO S A/S in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for CENT PUERTO S A/S.
Has CENT PUERTO S A/S been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about CEPU stock has trended somewhat negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm rates the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. CENT PUERTO S A/S earned a media sentiment score of -1.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the company a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are some of CENT PUERTO S A/S's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to CENT PUERTO S A/S include Enel Chile (ENIC), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP), CEMIG (CIG), IDACORP (IDA), Enel Generacion Chile (EOCC), Portland General Electric (POR), Hawaiian Electric Industries (HE), Black Hills (BKH), PNM Resources (PNM), Clearway Energy (CWEN), Ormat Technologies (ORA), Pampa Energia (PAM), Companhia Paranaense de Energia (ELP) and TerraForm Power (TERP).
Who are CENT PUERTO S A/S's key executives?
CENT PUERTO S A/S's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Jorge Anibal Rauber, CEO & Vice Chairman (Age 50)
- Mr. Fernando Roberto Bonnet, Chief Financial Officer (Age 42)
- Mr. José Manuel Pazos, Gen. Counsel & Head of Legal Area (Age 48)
- Mr. Javier Alejandro Torre, HR Mang. (Age 52)
- Mr. Gabriel Omar Ures, Commercial & Fuels Mang.
When did CENT PUERTO S A/S IPO?
(CEPU) raised $692 million in an initial public offering on Friday, February 2nd 2018. The company issued 35,500,000 shares at $17.50-$21.50 per share. BofA Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley acted as the underwriters for the IPO.
How do I buy shares of CENT PUERTO S A/S?
Shares of CEPU can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is CENT PUERTO S A/S's stock price today?
One share of CEPU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.17.
How big of a company is CENT PUERTO S A/S?
CENT PUERTO S A/S has a market capitalization of $1.53 billion and generates $361.03 million in revenue each year. The company earns $211.87 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.41 on an earnings per share basis. CENT PUERTO S A/S employs 738 workers across the globe.
What is CENT PUERTO S A/S's official website?
How can I contact CENT PUERTO S A/S?
CENT PUERTO S A/S's mailing address is Avenida Thomas Edison, Buenos Aires C1, 2701. The company can be reached via phone at 54-11-4317-5000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for CENT PUERTO S A/S (NYSE CEPU)
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