Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) Stock Price & Analysis
Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU) closed at USD 11.3 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, down 1.48% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 11.47; the Oct 28, 2026 session ranged USD 11.18–11.5 on volume of 206,767 shares. Market capitalization is $1.69B, with a 52-week range of USD 11.09–18.5 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
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Key facts (CEPU)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.80 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 23.81 (range 20–28).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.8% vs S&P 500 +13.6%; 5Y +281.6% vs S&P 500 +79.8%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-11, EPS estimate USD 0.46, revenue estimate $438B.
Analysts (CEPU)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.80 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 23.81 (low 20, high 28).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | B of A Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $29 → $28 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CEPU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-29) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.8% | +281.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.6% | +79.8% |
| Per year | -20.8% | +30.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 45.4% | 54.2% |
| Max drawdown | -37.0% (Dec 2025→Oct 2026) | -51.5% (Dec 2024→Sep 2025) |
CEPU earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | $0.13 | $0.28 | Miss −53.6% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | $0.90 | $0.35 | Beat +157.1% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | $0.07 | $0.16 | Miss −56.3% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
CEPU recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 28, 2026 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 26, 2026 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 23, 2026 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 23, 2026 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 21, 2026 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 20, 2026 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 19, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 16, 2026 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 16, 2026 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 14, 2026 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 14, 2026 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 13, 2026 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 9, 2026 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 9, 2026 |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
CEPU suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | CATL | “(LFP) technology supplied by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL).” |
| Supplier | T6 Industrial | “steam supply agreement with T6 Industrial S.A. for the new co-generation unit at our San Lorenzo plant.” |
| Customer | Argentina | “Substantially all of our assets and operations and our customers are located in Argentina.” |
| Partner | Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN) | “CPCS agreed to a financing agreement with Banco Santander International for an amount of USD 40 million at an annual interest rate of” |
| Partner | International Finance | “agreement with the IFC for a total amount of up to US$300 million, comprising an A Loan of US$50.0 million, a B1 A Loan of US$50 million” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Apr 22, 2026.
CEPU analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.46 | $0.43 | +6.9% | $438.05B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.32 | $0.34 | -4.6% | $368.45B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.99 | $1.87 | +6.0% | $1.77T | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.68 | $1.62 | +3.4% | $1.78T | 3 |
CEPU options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±26.8% (±$3.03) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 11, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 118.7% | ±26.8% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 78 | 62.7% | ±39.6% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 169 | 65.7% | ±35.8% |
30-day implied volatility 62.8% vs 50.5% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 11.3 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.48% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 11.47 |
| Open | USD 11.48 |
| Day Range | USD 11.18 – 11.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.09 – 18.5 |
| Volume | 206,767 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.69B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CEPU)
Nexqual's technical model rates CEPU "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 31.42 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 13.03) |
| MACD | -0.41 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CEPU)
Wall Street analysts rate CEPU "Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 23.81 (range USD 20–28), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 23.81 |
| High Target | USD 28 |
| Low Target | USD 20 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (CEPU)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-11 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.46 |
| Revenue Estimate | $438.05B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.13 vs est 0.28 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.9 vs est 0.35 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.07 vs est 0.16 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CEPU)
| Total Revenue | $1.70T |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +224.70% |
| Gross Margin | +34.16% |
| Operating Margin | +24.84% |
| Profit Margin | +28.78% |
| ROE | +19.03% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.33 |
| Current Ratio | 1.28 |
| Total Cash | $264.43B |
| Total Debt | $1.02T |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CEPU)
Nexqual rates Central Puerto S.A.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +49% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 34%, operating 25% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — ARS 264.4B cash vs ARS 1.02T debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow ARS 409.9B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 19%, ROA 7.2% |
Ownership (CEPU)
| Insider Ownership | +4.48% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +5.16% |
| Shares Outstanding | 149.68M |
| Float | 103.84M |
| Short % of Float | +0.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
Leadership (CEPU)
Central Puerto S.A. is led by Fernando Roberto Bonnet, CEO & GM, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
| CEO & GM | Fernando Roberto Bonnet |
|---|---|
| President & Chairman of the Board | Osvaldo Arturo Reca |
| Chief Financial Officer | Enrique Terraneo |
| VP & Director | Marcelo Atilio Suvá |
Major Backers & Investors (CEPU)
Notable institutional backers of Central Puerto S.A. include Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd., GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X MSCI Argentina ETF, Fourth Sail Capital LP, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Global ETFs Holdings Ltd. | 1.35% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | 1.27% |
| Fourth Sail Capital LP | 1.13% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.55% |
| Nexpoint Asset Management, L.P. | 0.35% |
| Glenorchy Capital Ltd | 0.2% |
| Ping Capital Management, Inc. | 0.17% |
| Wexford Capital LP | 0.13% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 09:37 UTC.
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