CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)

NYSE: CNP · Real-Time Price · USD
42.25
+0.53 (1.27%)
May 11, 2026, 1:50 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap27.64B +11.7%
Revenue (ttm)9.41B +5.2%
Net Income1.07B +10.9%
EPS1.63 +9.9%
Shares Out 654.17M
PE Ratio25.59
Forward PE21.38
Dividend$0.92 (2.18%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 21, 2026
Volume1,804,160
Open41.95
Previous Close41.72
Day's Range41.82 - 42.25
52-Week Range35.46 - 44.47
Beta0.48
AnalystsBuy
Price Target44.15 (+4.5%)
Earnings DateApr 23, 2026

About CNP

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric; Natural Gas; and Corporate and Other segments. The Electric segment provides electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market in Indiana Electric’s service territory. The Natural Gas segment engages in the intrastate natural gas sales, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commerc... [Read more]

Sector Utilities
Founded 1866
Employees 14,931
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol CNP
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, CenterPoint Energy's revenue was $9.36 billion, an increase of 8.26% compared to the previous year's $8.64 billion. Earnings were $1.05 billion, an increase of 3.24%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 13 analysts, the average rating for CNP stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $44.15, which is an increase of 4.50% from the latest price.

Price Target
$44.15
(4.50% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $45 from $44 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $45 from $44 and keeps an In Line rating on the shares.

7 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 delivered strong non-GAAP EPS of $0.56 and robust load growth, especially in Houston, with 12.2 GW of new industrial demand. Full-year guidance was reiterated, and significant capital investment opportunities are emerging in both Houston and Indiana.

18 days ago - Transcripts

CenterPoint Energy's quarterly profit rises on surging data center demand

U.S. utility CenterPoint Energy posted a rise in its first-quarter profit on Thursday, supported by surging electricity demand from ​data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence technologies.

18 days ago - Reuters

CenterPoint Energy reports Q1 non-GAAP EPS 56c, consensus 57c

“We are fortunate to be living in one of the most unique and exciting times in our industry’s history. Our teams are moving at pace to execute our customer-focused capital…

18 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy still sees 2026 non-GAAP EPS $1.89-$1.91, consensus $1.91

06:29 EDT CenterPoint Energy (CNP) still sees 2026 non-GAAP EPS $1.89-$1.91, consensus $1.91

18 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy reports strong Q1 2026 results; reiterates full-year 2026 guidance; provides an update on Houston Electric load growth

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), or “CenterPoint,” today reported net income of $316 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2026, ...

18 days ago - Business Wire

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $48 from $47 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $48 from $47 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Following conversations with the companies, the firm…

20 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy initiated with a Buy at Truist

Truist analyst Richard Sunderland initiated coverage of CenterPoint Energy (CNP) with a Buy rating and $48 price target The firm launched coverage of 20 names in the power and utilities…

20 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy appoints Michael A. "Casey" Herman to Board of Directors

New Director brings deep expertise in audit, governance, strategic planning and long-term financing as well as decades of experience serving the utility industry to the Board HOUSTON, April 16, 2026 /...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

CenterPoint Energy Declares Regular Common Stock Dividend of $0.2300

HOUSTON, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2300 per share on the issued and outstanding sh...

24 days ago - PRNewsWire

CenterPoint bid to close Indiana coal plant denied, Bloomberg reports

The Trump administration rejected a request from CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to allow the company to close a coal plant in Indiana that the utility says is costly and unreliable to…

24 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $49 from $44 at Jefferies

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $49 from $44 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The company’s diversified capital plan…

25 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $44 from $42 at BofA

BofA analyst Ross Fowler raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $44 from $42 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm maintains its FY26…

26 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $44 from $38 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $44 from $38 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the power…

26 days ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. to Host Webcast of First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on April 23, 2026

Houston, TX, March 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Date:  April 23, 2026 Time:  7:00 a.m. Central time or 8:00 a.m.

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $41 from $39 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $41 from $39 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm is updating the price…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $44 from $42 at Evercore ISI

Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $44 from $42 and keeps an In Line rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates on many…

2 months ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $47 from $41 at KeyBanc

KeyBanc raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $47 from $41 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm notes the company reported Q4 results…

2 months ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized Offering of $600 Million of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) or “CenterPoint” today announced the pricing of its offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of its 2.875% Convertible Senior ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

CenterPoint Energy to offer $550M of Convertible Senior Notes due 2029

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $550M aggregate principal amount of its Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 in a private placement…

2 months ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $44 from $42 at Mizuho

Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $44 from $42 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Announces Offering of $550 Million of Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) or “CenterPoint” today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $550 million aggregate principal amoun...

2 months ago - Business Wire

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $39 from $37 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $39 from $37 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm is updating its price…

2 months ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy price target raised to $47 from $41 at Citi

Citi raised the firm’s price target on CenterPoint Energy (CNP) to $47 from $41 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The company provided a positive update as it…

2 months ago - TheFly

CenterPoint Energy Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered 9% non-GAAP EPS and dividend growth in 2025, raised the 10-year capital plan to over $65 billion, and accelerated Houston Electric's peak load forecast by two years. Regulatory and tax changes improve credit metrics and support further capital investment.

2 months ago - Transcripts