CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)

Currency in USD
40.11
+0.08(+0.20%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
39.8040.29
52 wk Range
36.6045.26
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
40.03
Open
40.1
Day's Range
39.8-40.29
52 wk Range
36.6-45.26
Volume
3.42M
Average Volume (3m)
6.35M
1-Year Change
3.9927%
Book Value / Share
17.92
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
46.19
Upside
+15.15%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
RSI suggests the stock is in oversold territory

CenterPoint Energy Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 46.19
(+15.15% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Truist Securities
Buy46.00+14.46%48.00Maintain04-08-2026
Wells Fargo
Buy49.00+21.92%48.00Maintain29-07-2026
BMO Capital
Buy48.00+19.43%47.00Maintain29-07-2026
KeyBanc
Buy46.00+14.46%47.00Maintain23-07-2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold40.00-0.47%39.00Maintain22-07-2026

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, 06:42 pm
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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
2.40%
Industry Median 3.61%
Annualised payout
0.96
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.74%
Growth Streak

CNP Income Statement

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Relationship
P/E Ratio
23.7x21.7x12.1x
PEG Ratio
1.37−8.730.02
Price/Book
2.3x2.4x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
2.7x4.0x1.7x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.1%14.5%17.7%
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
478.02M72.57%19.14B
Other Institutional Investors
215.49M27.43%8.63B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
693.51M100.00%27.76B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company17.41%11,46,97,44745,91,339
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.11.11%7,31,90,29529,29,808

FAQ

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

The CenterPoint Energy share price today is 40.11.

What is the current CenterPoint Energy (CNP) share price and day range?

As of 11-08-2026, the CenterPoint Energy share price is 40.11, with a previous close of 40.03. The share price has ranged from 39.80 to 40.29 today, while the 52-week range spans from 36.60 to 45.26.

What Is the CenterPoint Energy Market Cap?

As of today, CenterPoint Energy market cap is 26.49B.

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

The CenterPoint Energy dividend yield is 2.4%.

What Is the CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for CenterPoint Energy is 46.19, with a high estimate of 50 and a low estimate of 40. 8 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +15.15% Upside potential.

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

The CenterPoint Energy EPS (TTM) is 1.68.

When Is the Next CenterPoint Energy Earnings Date?

CenterPoint Energy will release its next earnings report on 04-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CNP a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does CenterPoint Energy Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for CenterPoint Energy?

The stock symbol for CenterPoint Energy is "CNP."

How Many Times Has CenterPoint Energy Stock Split?

CenterPoint Energy has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does CenterPoint Energy Have?

CenterPoint Energy has 8794 employees.

What Is the CNP Premarket Price?

CNP's last pre-market stock price is 40.21. The pre-market share volume is 40.00, and the stock has changed by 0.18, or 0.45%.

What Is the CNP After Hours Price?

CNP's last after hours stock price is 40.21, the stock has changed by 0.18, or 0.45%.
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