ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) Beats Earnings Estimates, Drives EV Charging Growth

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Sep 03, 2026

• ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) significantly surpassed analyst expectations with an EPS of -$0.35, a substantial improvement from previous periods.
• The company reported strong revenue of $116.08 million, exceeding estimates and marking its fourth consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth, primarily from networked charging systems and subscriptions.
• Despite a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.72 indicating unprofitability, ChargePoint maintains a healthy current ratio of 1.07 and achieved "essentially zero cash burn."

ChargePoint operates one of the largest networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The company provides hardware, software, and services for commercial, fleet, and residential customers. As the EV market expands, CHPT's performance is closely watched as a key player in the supporting EV infrastructure.

On September 2nd, 2026, ChargePoint reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.35. This result significantly surpassed the analyst consensus estimate of -$1.57. It also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.80 loss, representing a substantial improvement from the -$1.42 loss per share recorded in the same period last year.

The company also posted strong revenue of $116.08 million, exceeding the estimated $105.21 million. As highlighted by Zacks Investment Research, this marks an 11.53% beat on estimates and an 18% increase from the $98.59 million reported a year ago. This is the fourth consecutive quarter ChargePoint has achieved annual revenue growth.

This revenue growth was driven by its core operations. Networked Charging Systems revenue reached $63 million, a 25% increase year-over-year. Subscription revenue also grew, reaching $44 million, which is a 10% increase from the prior year. These segments accounted for 54% and 38% of total revenue, respectively.

Despite its strong revenue, CHPT has a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -0.72, which means the company is not currently profitable. However, its current ratio of 1.07 indicates it has enough assets to cover its short-term debts. The company's CEO also noted the quarter had "essentially zero cash burn."