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Centerpoint Energy (CNP)
NYSE:CNP
CNP Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
4 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
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CNP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$42.45
▲(5.99% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$46.00 | Average Price Target$42.45 | Lowest Price Target$39.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
BMO Capital
$41→$42
Hold
4.87%
Upside
Reiterated
10/23/25
Morgan Stanley
$37→$39
Hold
-2.62%
Downside
Reiterated
10/21/25
Barclays
$40→$41
Hold
2.37%
Upside
Reiterated
10/21/25
Mizuho Securities
$40→$42
Hold
4.87%
Upside
Reiterated
10/21/25
Centerpoint Energy: Hold Rating Amid Strategic Growth and Market ConditionsWe are updating our PT to $42 based on current market multiples. Buckeye - CNP announced the sales of its Ohio LDC for $2.6B to NFG (not covered) which represents a 1.9x multiple on 2024 rate base ($1.4B). The transaction is structured in a two step process, with 55% of the price ($1.44B) due when it closes at the end of 2026, and $1.18B due a year later (4Q27). Once the transaction closes, NFG will pay CNP a 6.5% interest rate on the final balance until the full amount is received. CNP will use the interest income to offset a portion of the earnings associated with the lost rate base. PUCO approval not required - CNP will have to notify the PUCO but does not have to endure a lengthy proceeding that deals with approving the transaction. The company will also need the customary Hart-Scott-Rodino review.
Bank of America Securities
$42→$43
Hold
7.37%
Upside
Reiterated
10/15/25
J.P. Morgan
$40→$43
Hold
7.37%
Upside
Reiterated
10/13/25
UBS
$44→$46
Buy
14.86%
Upside
Reiterated
10/10/25
Evercore ISI
$42
Hold
4.87%
Upside
Initiated
10/06/25
CenterPoint Energy: Balanced Risk and Reward Justifies Hold Rating Amid Limited UpsideWe are initiating coverage on Line rating and a $42 price target. While we are constructive on the company’s growth potential given its attractive service jurisdiction and bullish on those able to provide the incremental transmission and distribution needed to support the energy infrastructure build out, based on our proprietary valuation analysis, we believe the current risk/reward is balanced. CenterPoint recently increased its 2025 adj. EPS guidance to $1.75- $1.77 and initiated 2026 guidance implying ~8% adj. EPS growth at the midpoint, while also outlining its expectation for an adj. EPS long-term CAGR of 7-9% through 2035.
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
10/01/25
Scotiabank
$42
Buy
4.87%
Upside
Reiterated
09/30/25
Wolfe Research
$42→$43
Buy
7.37%
Upside
Reiterated
09/24/25
TR | OpenAI - 4o
$40→$41
Hold
2.37%
Upside
Reiterated
08/22/25
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Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/31/25
Jefferies
$43→$44
Buy
9.86%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Wells Fargo
$35→$40
Hold
-0.12%
Downside
Reiterated
04/28/25
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
BMO Capital
$41→$42
Hold
4.87%
Upside
Reiterated
10/23/25
Morgan Stanley
$37→$39
Hold
-2.62%
Downside
Reiterated
10/21/25
Barclays
$40→$41
Hold
2.37%
Upside
Reiterated
10/21/25
Mizuho Securities
$40→$42
Hold
4.87%
Upside
Reiterated
10/21/25
Centerpoint Energy: Hold Rating Amid Strategic Growth and Market ConditionsWe are updating our PT to $42 based on current market multiples. Buckeye - CNP announced the sales of its Ohio LDC for $2.6B to NFG (not covered) which represents a 1.9x multiple on 2024 rate base ($1.4B). The transaction is structured in a two step process, with 55% of the price ($1.44B) due when it closes at the end of 2026, and $1.18B due a year later (4Q27). Once the transaction closes, NFG will pay CNP a 6.5% interest rate on the final balance until the full amount is received. CNP will use the interest income to offset a portion of the earnings associated with the lost rate base. PUCO approval not required - CNP will have to notify the PUCO but does not have to endure a lengthy proceeding that deals with approving the transaction. The company will also need the customary Hart-Scott-Rodino review.
Bank of America Securities
$42→$43
Hold
7.37%
Upside
Reiterated
10/15/25
J.P. Morgan
$40→$43
Hold
7.37%
Upside
Reiterated
10/13/25
UBS
$44→$46
Buy
14.86%
Upside
Reiterated
10/10/25
Evercore ISI
$42
Hold
4.87%
Upside
Initiated
10/06/25
CenterPoint Energy: Balanced Risk and Reward Justifies Hold Rating Amid Limited UpsideWe are initiating coverage on Line rating and a $42 price target. While we are constructive on the company’s growth potential given its attractive service jurisdiction and bullish on those able to provide the incremental transmission and distribution needed to support the energy infrastructure build out, based on our proprietary valuation analysis, we believe the current risk/reward is balanced. CenterPoint recently increased its 2025 adj. EPS guidance to $1.75- $1.77 and initiated 2026 guidance implying ~8% adj. EPS growth at the midpoint, while also outlining its expectation for an adj. EPS long-term CAGR of 7-9% through 2035.
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
10/01/25
Scotiabank
$42
Buy
4.87%
Upside
Reiterated
09/30/25
Wolfe Research
$42→$43
Buy
7.37%
Upside
Reiterated
09/24/25
TR | OpenAI - 4o
$40→$41
Hold
2.37%
Upside
Reiterated
08/22/25
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Argus Research
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
07/31/25
Jefferies
$43→$44
Buy
9.86%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Wells Fargo
$35→$40
Hold
-0.12%
Downside
Reiterated
04/28/25
Best Analysts Covering Centerpoint Energy
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
16/26 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.28%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 61.54% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.28% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
18/26 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+4.17%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 69.23% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +4.17% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
20/26 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+14.50%
reiterated a buy rating 9 months ago
Copying Shelby Tucker's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 76.92% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +14.50% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
24/26 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+25.42%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 92.31% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +25.42% per trade.
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CNP Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
5
4
3
7
5
Hold
23
24
23
24
13
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
28
28
26
31
18
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
CNP Financial Forecast
CNP Stock Forecast FAQ
What is CNP’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Centerpoint Energy’s 12-month average price target is 42.45.
What is CNP’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Centerpoint Energy has 5.99% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
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Is CNP a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Centerpoint Energy has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 4 buy ratings, 9 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Centerpoint Energy’s price target?
The average price target for Centerpoint Energy is 42.45. This is based on 13 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $46.00 ,the lowest forecast is $39.00. The average price target represents 5.99% Increase from the current price of $40.05.
The highest analyst price target is $46.00 ,the lowest forecast is $39.00. The average price target represents 5.99% Increase from the current price of $40.05.
What do analysts say about Centerpoint Energy?
Centerpoint Energy’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 13 Wall Streets Analysts.
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