# Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/CEPU · data as of 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU), nexqual.com/CEPU" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 11.08 (-1.95% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 11.3 · day 10.94–11.51 · 52w 10.94–18.5 · market cap $1.66B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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 -20.5% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y +274.2% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-11, EPS estimate USD 0.46, revenue estimate $438B. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-11
- Dividend: USD 1.08 a year (yield 9.52%); latest ex-dividend date 2026-09-28.
- Short interest: 0.59% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 2.8 days to cover.

## Analysts
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)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.5% | +274.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -20.6% | +30.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 45.5% | 54.2% |
| Max drawdown | -37.0% (Dec 2025→Oct 2026) | -51.5% (Dec 2024→Sep 2025) |

## Dividends
Annual dividend rate USD 1.08 per share, yield 9.52% at the current price. Paid over the last 12 months: USD 0.00 in 0 payments.
Most recent ex-dividend date: Sep 28, 2026; payment date: Oct 7, 2026. To receive a dividend, shares must be owned before the ex-dividend date.
Latest change: raised 430.3% to USD 0.35 per payment from USD 0.066, starting with the Nov 29, 2024 ex-dividend date.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| 2024-11-29 | USD 0.35 |
| 2024-01-12 | USD 0.066 |
| 2023-12-29 | USD 0.127 |
| 2023-12-21 | USD 0.345 |
| 2023-11-16 | USD 0.339 |
| 2022-12-30 | USD 0.165 |
Total by calendar year: 2022 USD 0.165 · 2023 USD 0.811 · 2024 USD 0.416.

## Short interest
774,414 shares sold short, 0.59% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 332,377 shares (+133.0%). Days to cover: 2.8 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).

## Peers (Utilities - Regulated Electric)
TXNM (TXNM Energy, Inc.) USD 58.65 +0.09% · IDA (IDACORP, Inc.) USD 143.61 +2.78% · ELPC (Companhia Paranaense de Energia) USD 10.78 -1.64% · CIG-C (Comp En De Mn Cemig) USD 3.13 +4.33% · OGE (OGE Energy Corp) USD 49.37 +1.02% · PNW (Pinnacle West Capital Corporati) USD 106.64 +1.69%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/CEPU · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $0.46 | $0.43 | +6.9% | $438.05B | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $0.32 | $0.34 | -4.6% | $368.45B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $1.99 | $1.87 | +6.0% | $1.77T | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $1.68 | $1.62 | +3.4% | $1.78T | 3 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2026-11-20 (includes earnings 2026-11-11): ±20.3%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 22 | 82.8% | ±20.3% |
| 2027-01-15 | 78 | 46.3% | ±18.7% |
| 2027-04-16 | 169 | 50.8% | ±27.2% |

## 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).