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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$36.35 -0.02 (-0.05%)
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About CenterPoint Energy Stock (NYSE:CNP)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$36.07
$36.44
50-Day Range
$35.54
$39.06
52-Week Range
$25.41
$39.31
Volume
480,725 shs
Average Volume
5.64 million shs
Market Capitalization
$23.73 billion
P/E Ratio
24.39
Dividend Yield
2.42%
Price Target
$36.04
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a Houston-based utility holding company primarily engaged in the delivery of electric transmission and distribution services, natural gas distribution, and related energy services. The company operates through two principal business segments: Electric Transmission & Distribution, serving customers across the Greater Houston area, and Natural Gas Distribution, which provides service to communities in eight U.S. states. CenterPoint Energy’s integrated network of regulated assets and nonregulated ventures supports both residential and commercial energy needs.

In its Electric Transmission & Distribution segment, CenterPoint Energy maintains a vast system of power lines, substations and other infrastructure essential for reliable electricity delivery. The Natural Gas Distribution segment serves over 3.5 million customers through an extensive pipeline network, metering systems and storage facilities. Additionally, the company offers pipeline infrastructure, energy efficiency programs and renewable natural gas solutions to enhance service offerings and support environmental objectives.

Founded in the 1880s as Houston Lighting & Power Company, the business evolved over decades through mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring. In 1999, Houston Industries merged with NorAm Energy to form Reliant Energy, and in 2002 the company rebranded its regulated operations as CenterPoint Energy. Over time, CenterPoint Energy has focused on modernizing its grid, strengthening pipeline safety measures and deploying smart technologies to optimize operational performance and customer experience.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer James A. “Mike” Williams, CenterPoint Energy emphasizes strategic investments in infrastructure resilience, grid hardening and digital solutions. The company’s executive team prioritizes regulatory collaboration, sustainability initiatives and community engagement to ensure safe, affordable and reliable energy delivery. Through ongoing capital projects and innovation efforts, CenterPoint Energy aims to meet evolving customer demands while advancing its commitment to environmental stewardship and long-term shareholder value.

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CenterPoint Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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81st Percentile Overall Score

CNP MarketRank™: 

CenterPoint Energy scored higher than 81% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 34th out of 98 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    CenterPoint Energy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.36, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    CenterPoint Energy has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about CenterPoint Energy's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for CenterPoint Energy are expected to grow by 6.86% in the coming year, from $1.75 to $1.87 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of CenterPoint Energy is 24.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.09.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of CenterPoint Energy is 24.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.17.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    CenterPoint Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.68. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    CenterPoint Energy has a P/B Ratio of 2.22. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about CenterPoint Energy's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    4.46% of the float of CenterPoint Energy has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    CenterPoint Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in CenterPoint Energy has recently decreased by 2.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • Dividend Yield

    CenterPoint Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 2.42%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    CenterPoint Energy has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of CenterPoint Energy is 59.06%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, CenterPoint Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.06% next year. This indicates that CenterPoint Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about CenterPoint Energy's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    4.46% of the float of CenterPoint Energy has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    CenterPoint Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in CenterPoint Energy has recently decreased by 2.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.
  • News Sentiment

    CenterPoint Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.93. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.75 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for CenterPoint Energy this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    7 people have searched for CNP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 4 people have added CenterPoint Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, CenterPoint Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.14% of the stock of CenterPoint Energy is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    91.77% of the stock of CenterPoint Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about CenterPoint Energy's insider trading history.
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CNP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

CenterPoint Energy's stock was trading at $31.73 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, CNP shares have increased by 14.7% and is now trading at $36.4050.
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 24th. The utilities provider reported $0.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $2.92 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.73 billion. CenterPoint Energy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.74% and a net margin of 10.80%.
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CenterPoint Energy subsidiaries include these companies: Vectren Corporation, Continuum Energy, Asgard Energy, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, CenterPoint Energy Investment Management Inc., CenterPoint Energy Midstream Inc. , CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. , and more.

Shares of CNP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that CenterPoint Energy investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AT&T (T), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/24/2025
Record date for 6/12 Dividend
5/15/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend
5/15/2025
Dividend Payable
6/12/2025
Today
6/30/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/29/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Utilities
Industry
UTIL - ELEC PWR
Sub-Industry
Multi-Utilities
Current Symbol
NYSE:CNP
Employees
8,872
Year Founded
1866

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$36.04
High Stock Price Target
$42.00
Low Stock Price Target
$29.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-1.0%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.36
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
24.43
Forward P/E Ratio
20.80
P/E Growth
2.68
Net Income
$1.02 billion
Pretax Margin
13.02%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$8.64 billion
Cash Flow
$3.81 per share
Price / Cash Flow
9.56
Book Value
$16.37 per share
Price / Book
2.22

Miscellaneous

Free Float
651,814,000
Market Cap
$23.76 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.59

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This page (NYSE:CNP) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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