CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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CenterPoint Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
6

Buy
8

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CenterPoint Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for CNP.

Consensus Price Target

$44.62
5.59% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CenterPoint Energy, the average price target is $44.62. The highest price target for CNP is $49.00, while the lowest price target for CNP is $37.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 5.59% from the current price of $42.25.

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

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CNP Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/25 to 5/21/26	1 Month Ago 4/21/25 to 4/21/26	3 Months Ago 2/20/25 to 2/20/26	1 Year Ago 5/21/24 to 5/21/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$44.62	$44.08	$41.82	$36.04
Forecasted Upside	5.59% Upside	4.14% Upside	-2.74% Downside	-3.18% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Hold	Hold

CNP Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CNP Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CenterPoint Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CenterPoint Energy	Utilities Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.47	2.34	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	5.46% Upside	44.86% Upside	16.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent CNP News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/18/2026	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Richard Sunderland Not Rated	Lower Target	Buy	$48.00 ➝ $47.00	+13.05%
5/13/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Jeremy Tonet 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Neutral	$46.00 ➝ $45.00	+7.24%
5/4/2026	Evercore 4 of 5 stars		Set Target		$45.00	+3.28%
4/21/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Overweight	$48.00	+12.45%
4/16/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$44.00 ➝ $49.00	+14.42%
4/15/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$38.00 ➝ $44.00	+2.52%
4/15/2026	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ross Fowler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$42.00 ➝ $44.00	+2.52%
3/4/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sophie Karp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$41.00 ➝ $47.00	+8.42%
2/23/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Anthony Crowdell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$44.00	+3.18%
2/19/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
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1/21/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	David Arcaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Underperform	$37.00	-6.35%
1/13/2026	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	James Thalacker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$42.00	+10.89%
12/29/2025	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B-)
12/17/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	William Appicelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$45.00 ➝ $43.00	+13.23%
10/24/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Weisel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Outperform	$42.00 ➝ $45.00	+13.77%
4/4/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Marie Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
1/23/2025	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	S. Pourreza Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
12/12/2024	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Fremont Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$34.50	+9.80%

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Should I Buy CenterPoint Energy Stock? CNP Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these CenterPoint Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CenterPoint Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CenterPoint Energy, Inc.:

The current stock price is around $43, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 52-week high of $44.47, indicating potential for growth.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has recently reported strong earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) exceeding consensus estimates, showcasing its profitability and operational efficiency.
The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 2.2%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in the utility sector.
With a market capitalization of about $27.57 billion, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is well-positioned in the market, suggesting stability and reliability as a utility provider.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a price target increase to $49, reflect positive sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.

CenterPoint Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a relatively high price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of around 26.34, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.84, suggesting a higher level of debt relative to equity, which could pose risks in times of economic downturns.
Despite recent earnings beats, the company has also missed some consensus estimates in the past, indicating potential volatility in its earnings performance.
The stock has a beta of 0.54, which means it is less volatile than the market; while this can be seen as a pro, it may also limit potential high returns for aggressive investors.
With a payout ratio of 57.50%, there may be concerns about the sustainability of the dividend, especially if earnings do not continue to grow as expected.

CNP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CenterPoint Energy is $44.62, with a high forecast of $49.00 and a low forecast of $37.00.

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CenterPoint Energy in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" CNP shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CNP, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, CenterPoint Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 5.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, CenterPoint Energy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

CenterPoint Energy has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like CenterPoint Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for CenterPoint Energy is 2.47 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.34. Learn more on how CNP compares to other companies.

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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

CenterPoint Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Forecast & Price Target

CenterPoint Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

CNP Analyst Ratings Over Time

CNP Analyst Recommendations By Month

CNP Price Targets by Month

CenterPoint Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

Should I Buy CenterPoint Energy Stock? CNP Pros and Cons Explained

CenterPoint Energy Bull Case

CenterPoint Energy Bear Case

CNP Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is CenterPoint Energy's forecast for 2026?

Should I buy or sell CenterPoint Energy stock right now?

Does CenterPoint Energy's stock price have much upside?

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