Central Puerto S.A. (BCBA:CEPU)
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2,220.00
-50.00 (-2.20%)
Sep 3, 2026, 4:59 PM BRT

Central Puerto Earnings Call Transcripts

Fiscal Year 2026

  • Transcript

    Adjusted EBITDA surged 136% year-over-year to $145M, with revenues up 166% to $453M, driven by higher contracted and spot sales. Battery storage projects are on track for Q4 2026 operation, and growth opportunities are emerging in new capacity schemes and energy provision for mining and data centers.

  • Strong quarter with 41.6% EBITDA growth and 43.8% revenue increase, driven by new assets, market normalization, and expanded contracting. Secured a 30-year hydro concession, entered Vaca Muerta oil and gas, and maintained a low leverage ratio.

Fiscal Year 2025

  • 2025 delivered strong revenue and EBITDA growth despite lower generation volumes, driven by market normalization, new projects, and regulatory changes. Portfolio expansion and a major hydro concession extension position the company for further growth, with a robust outlook for 2026.

  • Q3 2025 saw strong EBITDA and revenue growth, driven by renewables and thermal pass-throughs, with significant new capacity from acquisitions and BESS projects. Market liberalization is expected to boost EBITDA by 20%-25%, while CapEx focuses on storage and recent expansions.

  • Adjusted EBITDA dropped 32% sequentially to $61.4M, with revenues down 8% but up 7% year-over-year. Major maintenance and lower generation volumes impacted results, while growth projects and regulatory changes remain key focus areas.

  • Revenue grew 31% year-over-year to $196 million, with Adjusted EBITDA up 8% and net income surging 150% to $80 million. Major projects remain on track, and management anticipates gradual market deregulation, while monitoring regulatory changes and auction opportunities.

Fiscal Year 2024