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Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP)
: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$29.96 - $40.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume906.86K
Average Volume (3M)5.21M
Market Cap
$25.78B
Enterprise Value$47.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$646.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$22.94B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.9
Beta0.16
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 20, 2025Dividend Yield2.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.50
Shares Outstanding652,868,300
10 Day Avg. Volume4,974,789
30 Day Avg. Volume5,212,477
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 Cap1.85
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.47
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$42.73Price Target Upside7.66% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.13B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Plan And InvestmentThe company's $65bn capital plan through 2035 was reaffirmed, driven by a diverse set of potential investment channels.
Earnings PerformanceCNP's 3Q25 EPS beat expectations reporting $0.50 vs. consensus estimates of $0.43.
Growth GuidanceManagement reaffirmed the full-year guidance range of $1.75–1.77 as well as its expectation for 7–9% growth annually through 2035.
Bears Say
EPS ForecastCNP shares modestly slipped as the implied annual EPS through 2030 was largely in line with the street's current consensus forecast.
Relative PerformanceCNP underperformed peers by ~100bps, driven by investors rotating capital out of CNP looking for a source of funds given its premium multiple and quiet catalyst calendar.
Valuation ConcernsCurrent valuation levels suggest the need for better entry points for investment despite the company's growth trajectory.
Centerpoint Energy News
CNP FAQ
What was Centerpoint Energy Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Centerpoint Energy Inc lowest stock price was $29.96 and its highest was $40.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Centerpoint Energy Inc’s market cap?
Centerpoint Energy Inc’s market cap is $25.78B.
When is Centerpoint Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Centerpoint Energy Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 98 days.
How were Centerpoint Energy Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Centerpoint Energy Inc 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 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 $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.19%. See more information on Centerpoint Energy Inc dividends here
What is Centerpoint Energy Inc’s EPS estimate?
Centerpoint Energy Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.47.
How many shares outstanding does Centerpoint Energy Inc have?
Centerpoint Energy Inc has 652,868,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Centerpoint Energy Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Centerpoint Energy Inc 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 -1.124%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Centerpoint Energy Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CNP
Centerpoint Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$42.73 (7.66% Upside)
$42.73 (7.66% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CNP Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 827.4K 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 ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Centerpoint Energy Inc
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
44.39% Retail gas sales
7.20% Retail electric sales
2.38% Energy products and services
0.17% Other
CNP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.73
▲(7.66% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.23% Insiders
48.90% Mutual Funds
0.17% Other Institutional Investors
23.36% Public Companies and
Individual Investors