Centerpoint Energy (CNP)

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39.53
+0.24(+0.61%)
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Day's Range
39.4039.73
52 wk Range
36.6045.26
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
39.29
Open
39.62
Day's Range
39.4-39.73
52 wk Range
36.6-45.26
Volume
558.55K
Average Volume (3m)
6.3M
1-Year Change
5.4562%
Book Value / Share
17.92
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
45.75
Upside
+15.73%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
5 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

CenterPoint Energy Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 45.75
(+15.73% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Hold39.00-1.32%40.00Maintain21/08/2026
Truist Securities
Buy46.00+16.40%48.00Maintain04/08/2026
Wells Fargo
Buy49.00+23.99%48.00Maintain29/07/2026
BMO Capital
Buy48.00+21.46%47.00Maintain29/07/2026
KeyBanc
Buy46.00+16.40%47.00Maintain23/07/2026

CenterPoint Energy Inc SWOT Analysis


Operational Resilience
Explore CenterPoint Energy's strategic focus on storm preparedness and infrastructure enhancement, positioning the company for improved reliability and customer satisfaction
Regulatory Headwinds
Delve into the complex regulatory landscape facing CenterPoint, including mobile generation debates and a pending rate case that could impact future profitability
Financial Outlook
Analysts project 6-8% EPS growth for CNP, with a potential upside. Price targets range from $28 to $29, reflecting varied perspectives on the company's prospects
Storm Cost Challenges
Learn how $1.7 billion in estimated storm-related expenses are affecting CenterPoint's financial performance and long-term strategic planning
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CenterPoint Energy Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • CenterPoint Q2 2026 EPS of $0.40 beat estimates of $0.37; revenue of $2.11B topped $2.03B forecast; shares fell 0.84% premarket to $43.64.
  • Company reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $1.89-$1.91 (8% growth) and long-term 7-9% annual growth through 2035; Houston rate base to grow 18% annually.
  • 10-year capital plan raised to $66.7B from $65.5B, with 2026 capex at $6.8B; management says no additional equity financing needed for increase.
  • Large-load demand driving growth: 14 gigawatts of Texas Batch Zero projects expected eligible, energizing by 2030; Indiana opportunities update due by year-end.
  • Credit metrics improved with adjusted FFO-to-debt at 13.4%, up 100 bps from Q1; expects additional 30 bps improvement in Q3 from tax refund.
Last Updated: 28/07/2026, 14:12
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Earnings

Latest Release
28/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.40 / 0.37
Revenue / Forecast
2.11B / 2.03B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.68%
Dividend Yield
2.42%
Industry Median 3.68%
Annualised payout
0.96
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.74%
Growth Streak

Compare CNP to Peers and Sector

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CNP
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
23.3x21.6x11.6x
PEG Ratio
1.34−8.790.02
Price/Book
2.2x2.3x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x4.0x1.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.1%14.0%18.2%
Fair Value Upside
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric; Natural Gas; and Corporate and Other segments. The Electric segment provides electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market in Indiana Electric’s service territory. The Natural Gas segment engages in the intrastate natural gas sales, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas; permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies; and provides home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas through a third party. As of December 31, 2025, it served approximately 2,859,313 metered customers; owned 355 substations with transformer capacity of 81,692 megavolt amperes; and owned and operated approximately 208 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana and Texas. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Sector
Utilities
Employees
8794

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
482.14M73.19%19.09B
Other Institutional Investors
223.44M26.81%8.85B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
705.58M100.00%27.93B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company18.69%123,119,6974,874,309
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.11.12%73,221,8482,898,853

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FAQ

What Is the CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) Share Price Today?

The CenterPoint Energy stock price today is 39.53 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Trade On?

CenterPoint Energy is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for CenterPoint Energy?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for CenterPoint Energy is "CNP."

Does CenterPoint Energy Pay Dividends? What’s The Current CNP Dividend Yield?

Yes, CNP Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current CenterPoint Energy dividend yield is 2.42%.

What Is the Current CenterPoint Energy Market Capitalisation?

As of today, CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP) market cap is 26.04B USD.

What Is CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The CenterPoint Energy EPS is currently 1.68 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next CenterPoint Energy Earnings Date?

CenterPoint Energy's next earnings report will be released on 04/11/2026.

Is CNP a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's CenterPoint Energy moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for CNP stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has CenterPoint Energy Stock Split?

CenterPoint Energy has split 2 times. (See the CNP stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does CenterPoint Energy Have?

CenterPoint Energy has 8794 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE: CNP)?

As of 28/08/2026, CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is trading at a share price of 39.53 USD, with a previous close of 39.29 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 39.40 USD to 39.73 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 36.60 USD to 45.26 USD.

What Is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for CenterPoint Energy is 45.75 USD, with a high estimate of 50 USD and a low estimate of 39 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +15.73% Upside potential.

What Is the CNP Premarket Price?

CNP's last pre-market stock price is 39.45 USD. The pre-market share volume is 48.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.16, or 0.41%.

What Is the CNP After Hours Price?

CNP's last after hours stock price is 39.48 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.19, or 0.48%.
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