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Centerpoint Energy (CNP)
NYSE:CNP
CNP Stock Chart & Stats
$39.69
-$0.02(-0.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$39.69
-$0.02(-0.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$31.96 - $40.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume906.86K
Average Volume (3M)4.03M
Market Cap
$25.91B
Enterprise Value$48.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$646.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.1
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.50
Shares Outstanding652,868,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,136,507
30 Day Avg. Volume4,033,725
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.31
Price to Book (P/B)1.91
Price to Sales (P/S)2.36
P/FCF Ratio-8.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.77
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.38Price Target Upside4.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst Rating UpgradeAnalyst upgrade to Outperform highlights a visible growth outlook and multiple upside drivers that could elevate the company's growth profile.
Diversified Growth InitiativesManagement's initiatives in grid modernization, strategic undergrounding, expanded transmission capacity, and targeted data center projects create multiple revenue pathways and reduce reliance on any single market.
Proven ExecutionManagement's proven execution record and a clear plan increase confidence in delivering long-term objectives and limit the need for near-term equity issuance.
Bears Say
Affordability-related Regulatory PressureHeightened scrutiny on utility affordability could tighten rate-setting outcomes and create additional regulatory hurdles that constrain growth.
Election-driven Macro UncertaintyElection-related macro uncertainty in the operating footprint could raise regulatory unpredictability and weaken investor confidence in the stock.
Shifting Investor Appetite For Data CentersDiminishing investor appetite for data center exposure may reduce the potential upside from any future data center-focused investments.
Centerpoint Energy News
CNP FAQ
What was Centerpoint Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centerpoint Energy lowest stock price was $31.95 and its highest was $40.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Centerpoint Energy’s market cap?
Centerpoint Energy’s market cap is $25.91B.
When is Centerpoint Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centerpoint Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were Centerpoint Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Centerpoint Energy released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2025. The company reported $0.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.451 by $0.049.
Is Centerpoint Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Centerpoint Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Centerpoint Energy pay dividends?
Centerpoint Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.33%. See more information on Centerpoint Energy dividends here
What is Centerpoint Energy’s EPS estimate?
Centerpoint Energy’s EPS estimate is 0.45.
How many shares outstanding does Centerpoint Energy have?
Centerpoint Energy has 652,868,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centerpoint Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centerpoint Energy reported an EPS of $0.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.451. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.13%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centerpoint Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CNP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Centerpoint Energy Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$41.38 (4.26% Upside)
$41.38 (4.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNP Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 153.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $240.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
23.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centerpoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric and Natural Gas segments. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as assets in the wholesale power market. The Natural Gas segment provides natural gas distribution services, as well as home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota; and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas and Louisiana through a third party. This segment also engages in the sale of regulated intrastate natural gas, and transportation and storage of natural gas for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers. As of December 31, 2021, it served approximately 2.7 million metered customers; owned 239 substation sites with a total installed rated transformer capacity of 71,241 megavolt amperes; operated approximately 1,00,000 linear miles of natural gas distribution and transmission mains; and owned and operated 285 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
CNP Company Deck
CNP Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
CenterPoint Energy's earnings call reflected a strong financial performance with significant EPS growth and an ambitious capital investment plan. The sale of the Ohio gas LDC is expected to generate substantial proceeds for reinvestment. However, challenges such as higher interest expenses and operational adjustments in Indiana were noted. Overall, the positive achievements outweigh the challenges.View all CNP earnings summariesCNP Revenue Breakdown
45.85% Electric delivery
7.20% Retail electric sales
0.05% Wholesale electric sales
44.39% Retail gas sales
0.13% Gas transportation and processing
2.38% Energy products and services
CNP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.38
▲(4.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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