NYSE$CNP
Centerpoint Energy Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Compass Minerals reported a decline in revenue and earnings compared to the previous year, affected by lower sales volumes in the Salt segment and pricing pressures in the Plant Nutrition segment.
Compass Minerals reported revenue of $307.2 million for Q1 FY25, a 10% decline from the prior year. Net loss stood at $23.6 million, an improvement over the $75.3 million loss in Q1 FY24. The Salt segment saw a 12% revenue decline due to lower deicing salt sales, while Plant Nutrition revenue increased 24% on higher sales volumes. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $32.1 million from $62.2 million, reflecting ongoing pricing challenges and operational costs.
- Revenue declined 10% year over year to $307.2 million.
- Salt segment revenue dropped 12% due to lower deicing salt sales.
- Plant Nutrition segment revenue grew 24% despite a decline in pricing.
- Net loss improved to $23.6 million from $75.3 million last year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
CenterPoint Energy · Revenue · Quarterly
$307M
Revenue by segment
CenterPoint Energy · $1.97B total across 2 segments · Q4 2020
- Natural Gas$1.1B—55.9%
- Electric$870M—44.1%
Forward guidance
Compass Minerals expects stable revenue performance in FY25, with potential improvement in deicing salt demand and continued cost reduction initiatives.
Tailwinds
- Plant Nutrition revenue expected to increase with higher sales volumes.
- Salt inventory management expected to reduce costs in future periods.
- Operational efficiencies projected to improve cash flow.
- Winter weather conditions in January showed stronger demand.
- Company remains focused on reducing debt and improving capital allocation.
Headwinds
- Salt sales volume impacted by mild winter conditions in Q1.
- Global potassium pricing pressure continues to affect Plant Nutrition revenue.
- Production cost absorption remains a challenge due to inventory adjustments.
- Tariff uncertainties on Canadian imports may impact costs.
- Higher debt levels could limit financial flexibility.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
-0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.2%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
36 / 73 earnings
Positive
+16.3%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-6.6%
Q4 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.5% | +2.4% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.2% | +2.1% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.1% | -1.3% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.5% | -1.1% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.6% | +2.4% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2024 | -0.1% | +3.1% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +0.4% | -2.5% | +11.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.9% | -7.3% | -7.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.3% | +0.8% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.4% | +0.1% | +0.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.8% | -2.1% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.5% | -5.5% | -9.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.4% | -1.0% | -6.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -0.5% | -0.7% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2022 | -1.7% | -0.5% | +8.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.2% | -0.5% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +3.7% | +1.7% | +6.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | -0.5% | +2.9% | +11.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.4% | +0.9% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.0% | +3.6% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.9% | -1.3% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.6% | -6.0% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.0% | +11.8% | +6.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | +7.3% | +8.4% | +4.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | +16.3% | +11.3% | +14.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.4% | -6.4% | -51.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.0% | -2.9% | -13.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.6% | -3.8% | -1.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.6% | -2.2% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.2% | -3.2% | -1.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.7% | -0.4% | +0.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.6% | +0.5% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.9% | +3.5% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.7% | +3.9% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.1% | +0.7% | -0.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.3% | +3.1% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.4% | -1.6% | +3.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.4% | +4.1% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.8% | +3.0% | +6.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.8% | -4.0% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +0.3% | — | — |
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