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1. Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU)

Net Profit Margin: 31.56%

Operating Margin: 22.39% 

On April 13, 2026, Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) announced its entry into the oil and gas business by acquiring 100% of Patagonia Energy S.A with Patagonia Assets Limited. The transaction represents the firm’s entry into Vaca Muerta, adding assets in the Aguada del Chivato and Aguada Bocarey domains, covering around 110 km² in the Neuquén Basin. The move broadens its energy matrix and supports its aim of developing an integrated energy platform in Argentina.

Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $172.8 million, a 3% increase year-over-year. The company’s adjusted EBITDA fell 16% to $84.7 million from $101.1 million in the previous quarter. Total generation was 3,957 GWh, down 13% sequentially and 27% year over year.

Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) secured a $245 million bid in January 2026 to extend the Piedra del Águila concession until 2055. The corporation also expanded its renewable portfolio by bringing the 15 MW San Carlos solar plant online. The firm finished the 420 MW Brigadier López combined-cycle operation while scheduling Luján de Cuyo maintenance, with a planned return in the second half of 2026.

Central Puerto S.A. (NYSE:CEPU) generates and distributes electricity. It operates in four segments: Electric Power Generation from Conventional Sources; Electric Power Generation from Renewable Sources; Natural Gas Transport and Distribution; Forest and Others.

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