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CNP Stock Chart & Stats
$43.00
-$0.02(-0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$43.00
-$0.02(-0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.46 - $44.47
Previous CloseN/A
Volume906.86K
Average Volume (3M)5.21M
Market Cap
$29.46B
Enterprise Value$51.93B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.19B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$24.68B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.6
Beta0.13
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.63
Shares Outstanding654,169,500
10 Day Avg. Volume4,861,426
30 Day Avg. Volume5,214,646
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.54
Price to Book (P/B)2.24
Price to Sales (P/S)2.68
P/FCF Ratio-10.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.76
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.36
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.56
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$45.30Price Target Upside5.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
EarningsAnalyst highlights quarterly results modestly exceeded consensus, supporting upward revisions to earnings expectations and potential share re-rating.
Rate RecoveryRate recovery from recently implemented base rates supports near-term revenue improvement and strengthens cash flow for capital projects.
Tax GuidanceU.S. Treasury alternative minimum tax guidance is expected to largely eliminate federal cash taxes for an extended period, enabling additional capital spending without issuing equity.
Bears Say
Asset DivestitureDivestiture of Louisiana and Mississippi operations creates a recurring earnings headwind by removing established revenue sources and reducing scale benefits.
Interest ExpenseHigher interest costs are reducing net income and offsetting operating gains, constraining available cash for expansion.
Regulatory Execution RiskPlanned capital projects and transmission upgrades depend on firm regulatory approvals and completed studies, introducing execution and timing risk that may delay project benefits.
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CNP FAQ
What was Centerpoint Energy Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centerpoint Energy Inc lowest stock price was $35.46 and its highest was $44.47 in the past 12 months.
What is Centerpoint Energy Inc’s market cap?
Centerpoint Energy Inc’s market cap is $29.46B.
When is Centerpoint Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centerpoint Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Centerpoint Energy Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Centerpoint Energy Inc released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.549 by $0.011.
Is Centerpoint Energy Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centerpoint Energy Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centerpoint Energy Inc pay dividends?
Centerpoint Energy Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.23 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.33%. See more information on Centerpoint Energy Inc dividends here
What is Centerpoint Energy Inc’s EPS estimate?
Centerpoint Energy Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.37.
How many shares outstanding does Centerpoint Energy Inc have?
Centerpoint Energy Inc has 654,169,500 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centerpoint Energy Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centerpoint Energy Inc reported an EPS of $0.56 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.549. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.516%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centerpoint Energy Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CNP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Centerpoint Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$45.30 (5.35% Upside)
$45.30 (5.35% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 74%
Sector Average 74%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 397.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.6%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
25.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centerpoint Energy Inc
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding enterprise across the United States, primarily through its Electric and Natural Gas divisions. The Electric segment manages power generation assets, alongside the transmission and distribution networks that supply electricity to consumers, and actively participates in the wholesale power market. Its Natural Gas segment delivers natural gas distribution services, provides home appliance maintenance and repair in Minnesota, and extends home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana through a third-party partner. This segment is also engaged in the sale of regulated intrastate natural gas, as well as its transportation and storage for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation clients. As of December 31, 2021, CenterPoint Energy served approximately 2.7 million metered customers. Its substantial infrastructure included 239 substation sites with a total installed transformer capacity of 71,241 megavolt amperes, roughly 100,000 linear miles of natural gas distribution and transmission mains, and 285 miles of intrastate pipelines across Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The company was established in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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CNP Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial outlook driven by materially accelerated load commitments in Houston (12.2 GW committed, ~8 GW to be energized by 2029), reiterated 2026 guidance with an 8% midpoint growth target, solid progress on capital deployment ($1.2B in Q1 toward $6.8B plan), successful regulatory tracker outcomes, and significant progress derisking the financing plan. Lowlights were largely timing and execution uncertainties (short‑term credit metric pressure from pulled‑forward financings, pending transmission investments needed to support the surge in load, and modest quarter‑specific EPS headwinds from weather, interest expense and divestitures). Overall, the positives — particularly the sizable and diversified load pipeline, regulatory recoveries, and financing progress — materially outweigh the manageable near‑term challenges.View all CNP earnings summariesCNP Revenue Breakdown
43.91% Electric delivery
7.87% Retail electric sales
0.20% Wholesale electric sales
45.59% Retail gas sales
0.12% Gas transportation and processing
2.31% Energy products and services
CNP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$45.30
▲(5.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.28% Insiders
50.42% Mutual Funds
6.72% Other Institutional Investors
14.30% Public Companies and
Individual Investors