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Central Puerto S.A.

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Market Cap: AR$3.4t

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Central Puerto Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 0/6

Central Puerto is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.26%.

Key information

0.3%

Dividend yield

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Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yield0%
Dividend Growth23.5%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio3%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

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Narrative Update • Jul 30

CEPU: Higher Future P/E Will Support Further Upside Potential

Analysts now set a higher price target for Central Puerto at ARS 5,600, compared with the prior ARS 2,900. They cite updated assumptions around slightly lower discount rates, a modestly higher revenue growth outlook, a reduced profit margin, and a higher future P/E multiple.
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Narrative Update • Jun 05

CEPU: Leadership Appointments And Higher Future P/E Will Support Upside

Analysts have kept their ARS price target for Central Puerto steady at about ARS 2,900, highlighting slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions that are partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026, to decide on appointing Osvaldo Arturo Reca as Chairman of Central Puerto S.A. and Miguel Dodero as Vice Chairman.
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Narrative Update • May 08

CEPU: Leadership Review And Stable Fair Value Will Support Upside

Analysts have kept their ARS 2,900 price target for Central Puerto unchanged, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that broadly offset each other in their updated models. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2026, to review leadership roles at Central Puerto S.A. (Key Developments) The appointment of Mr. Osvaldo Arturo Reca will be considered for Chairman of the company.
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Narrative Update • Apr 20

CEPU: Higher Margins And Lower Future P E Multiple Will Support Upside

Analysts have maintained their ARS 2,900 price target for Central Puerto, citing updated assumptions that combine a similar fair value with a higher required return, stronger revenue growth and profit margin projections, and a lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate remains unchanged at ARS 2,900.
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Narrative Update • Apr 05

CEPU: Stable Discount Rate And P E Assumptions Will Support Upside

Analysts now keep their ARS 2,900 price target for Central Puerto essentially unchanged, citing only marginal tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions in their refreshed models. Valuation Changes Fair Value: ARS 2,900 remains unchanged in the updated model, keeping the core valuation anchor steady.
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Narrative Update • Mar 22

CEPU: Lower Discount Rate And Richer P/E Multiple Will Support Upside

Analysts have maintained their ARS 2,900 price target for Central Puerto, citing updated assumptions that now incorporate a lower discount rate, more moderate revenue growth and profit margins, as well as a higher future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The ARS 2,900 price estimate has been kept unchanged at ARS 2,900.
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Narrative Update • Mar 08

CEPU: Reaffirmed Fair Value And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have reaffirmed their ARS 2,900 price target for Central Puerto, as updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E are seen as broadly consistent with their prior view on the stock. Valuation Changes Fair value: ARS 2,900 remains unchanged, with the updated estimate matching the prior figure.
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Narrative Update • Feb 21

CEPU: Steady Fair Value Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their ARS 2,900 price target for Central Puerto broadly unchanged, citing only small tweaks in discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions that offset each other in their updated model. Valuation Changes Fair Value: ARS 2,900 remains unchanged in the updated model.
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Narrative Update • Feb 07

CEPU: Lower Discount Rate Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target on Central Puerto higher, reflecting a lower required discount rate and a reduced future P/E assumption. Together, these factors point to a slightly richer valuation framework, even though fair value remains steady at $2,900.
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Narrative Update • Jan 24

CEPU: Improved Margin Profile Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their price target on Central Puerto to $2,900.00, supported by updated assumptions that include revenue growth of 22.59%, a profit margin of 24.79% and a forward P/E of 23.31x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept steady at ARS 2,900.0 per share, with no change in the updated assumptions.
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Narrative Update • Jan 09

CEPU: Stable Assumptions And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have kept their price target for Central Puerto broadly unchanged at about $2,900. This reflects only marginal tweaks to discount rate, growth, margin and forward P/E assumptions rather than a shift in their overall view.
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Narrative Update • Dec 14

CEPU: Share Buyback Plan Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly reaffirmed their view on Central Puerto, keeping the price target steady at $29.00 per share, as slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations offset a marginally lower projected profit margin and discount rate. What's in the News Board of Directors authorizes a new share buyback plan for Central Puerto S.A. on September 25, 2025, signaling confidence in the company and its valuation (company filing) Central Puerto S.A. launches a share repurchase program of up to $20 million, capped at 10% of corporate capital, funded from free reserves (company filing) Initial maximum repurchase prices set at $11 per ADR on the NYSE and ARS 650 per common share on Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (company filing) On October 24, 2025, Central Puerto raises the maximum local repurchase price to ARS 1,750 per common share, while maintaining the $11 ADR cap on the NYSE (company filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at $29.00 per share, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value estimate.
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Narrative Update • Nov 29

CEPU: Share Repurchase Program Will Drive Fresh Upside Momentum Ahead

Analysts have maintained their price target for Central Puerto at $2,900, citing improved revenue growth projections and a slightly higher discount rate. Profit margin expectations remain steady.
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Narrative Update • Nov 15

CEPU: Share Buyback Authorization Will Drive Upside Potential This Year

Narrative Update on Central Puerto: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have revised their price target for Central Puerto and are maintaining the fair value at $2,900. Updated forecasts reflect shifts in key assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples.
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Narrative Update • Nov 01

CEPU: Share Repurchase Program Will Drive Future Value Despite Lower Output

Analysts have raised their price target for Central Puerto from $1,700 to $2,900, citing updated forecasts for stronger revenue growth and improved valuation metrics. What's in the News Central Puerto S.A. launched a share repurchase program, authorizing up to $20 million in buybacks.
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New Narrative • Aug 17

Renewable Expansion And Asset Upgrades Will Fuel Clean Energy Evolution

Key Takeaways Expansion into renewables and storage, along with operational upgrades, positions the company for stable, long-term growth and improved profitability. Strong financial flexibility and benefits from regulatory changes support lower costs, greater revenue predictability, and increased access to international capital.

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CEPU is not paying a notable dividend for the AR market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.

Growing Dividend: CEPU is not paying a notable dividend for the AR market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Central Puerto Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CEPU dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CEPU)0.3%
Market Bottom 25% (AR)1.1%
Market Top 25% (AR)9.1%
Industry Average (Renewable Energy)6.0%
Analyst forecast (CEPU) (up to 3 years)0%

Notable Dividend: CEPU's dividend (0.26%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the AR market (1.05%).

High Dividend: CEPU's dividend (0.26%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the AR market (9.08%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: CEPU is not paying a notable dividend for the AR market.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: CEPU is not paying a notable dividend for the AR market.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/09/13 02:12
End of Day Share Price 2026/09/11 00:00
Earnings2026/06/30
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • SEC Form DEF 14A
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements
  • SEC Form 8-K

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

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Analyst Sources

Central Puerto S.A. is covered by 7 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Matias CattaruzziAdCap Securities Argentina S.A.
Gustavo FariaBofA Global Research
Andres Cardona GómezCitigroup Inc

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