CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)

Currency in USD
43.32
-0.03(-0.07%)
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43.31-0.01(-0.02%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
42.8443.60
52 wk Range
35.4644.47
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
43.32
Open
43.09
Day's Range
42.84-43.6
52 wk Range
35.46-44.47
Volume
3.7M
Average Vol. (3m)
5.3M
1-Year Change
11.4198%
Book Value / Share
17.5
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Fair Price
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Price Target
46.31
Upside
+6.91%
Members' Sentiments
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Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

CenterPoint Energy Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 46.31
(+6.91% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Evercore ISI
Hold45.00+3.88%44.00MaintainMay 04, 2026
Mizuho
Hold45.00+3.88%44.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Wolfe Research
Buy48.00+10.80%47.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy47.00+8.49%46.00MaintainApr 22, 2026
Truist Securities
Buy48.00+10.80%-New CoverageApr 20, 2026

CenterPoint Energy Inc SWOT Analysis


Growth Opportunities
Discover CenterPoint's potential for incremental capital investments and rate base expansion, with analyst price targets ranging from $28 to $29
Financial Balancing Act
Learn how CenterPoint navigates accelerated financing costs and storm-related expenses while maintaining a 6-8% EPS growth projection and strong dividend track record
Regulatory Headwinds
Delve into the complex regulatory landscape facing CenterPoint, including mobile generation debates and rate case challenges impacting financial outlook
Operational Resilience
Explore CenterPoint Energy's strategic focus on storm preparedness and infrastructure improvements, positioning the company for enhanced reliability and efficiency
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CenterPoint Energy Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • CenterPoint Energy Q1 2026 EPS of $0.56 missed forecast of $0.57 by 1.75%; stock rose 1.31% to $42.67 in premarket trading
  • Company reaffirmed full-year 2026 EPS guidance of $1.89-$1.91, projecting 8% growth over 2025 results
  • Plans $6.8B capital investment in 2026, with $1.2B deployed in Q1, focused on infrastructure modernization and growth initiatives
  • Key risks include rising interest expenses from new debt, weather impacts in Texas/Indiana, and regulatory approval delays for rate adjustments
Last Updated: 04/23/2026, 09:01 AM
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CenterPoint Energy investor slides for Q1/2026
CenterPoint Q1 2026 slides
Last Update: Apr 23, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.56 / 0.57
Revenue / Forecast
2.95B / 2.9B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.63%
Dividend Yield
2.12%
Industry Median 3.53%
Annualized Payout
0.92
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.85%
Growth Streak

CNP Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
26.5x23.2x12.6x
PEG Ratio
2.670.000.02
Price / Book
2.5x2.6x1.3x
Price / LTM Sales
3.0x4.3x1.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.8%7.0%12.7%
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
469.31M71.74%20.34B
Other Institutional Investors
201.32M28.26%8.73B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
670.63M100.00%29.07B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company16.48%107,808,1654,673,484
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.59%82,381,1283,571,222

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FAQ

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

The CenterPoint Energy stock price today is 43.32 USD.

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."

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

The CenterPoint Energy dividend yield is 2.12%.

What Is the CenterPoint Energy Market Cap?

As of today, CenterPoint Energy market cap is 28.34B USD.

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

The CenterPoint Energy EPS (TTM) is 1.63.

When Is the Next CenterPoint Energy Earnings Date?

CenterPoint Energy will release its next earnings report on Aug 04, 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 Buy.

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 current trading status of CenterPoint Energy (CNP)?

As of May 05, 2026, CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is trading at a price of 43.32 USD, with a previous close of 43.32 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 42.84 USD to 43.60 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 35.46 USD to 44.47 USD.

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

The average 12-month price target for CenterPoint Energy is 46.31 USD, with a high estimate of 50 USD and a low estimate of 41 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +6.91% Upside potential.

What Is the CNP Premarket Price?

CNP's last pre-market stock price is 43.31 USD. The pre-market share volume is 120.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.01, or -0.02%.
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