CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
NYSE: CNP · Real-Time Price · USD
42.60
+0.16 (0.38%)
Nov 2, 2026, 1:33 PM EST - Market open
CenterPoint Energy Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 21 analysts polled by S&P Global, CenterPoint Energy stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $44.24. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 3.85% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $39 (-8.45%) and the highest is $50 (+17.37%).
Price Target: $44.24 (+3.85%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for CenterPoint Energy stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Hold | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $49 | Buy | Maintains | $49 | +15.02% | Oct 29, 2026 |
| BTIG | BTIG | Hold Maintains n/a | Hold | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Scotiabank | Scotiabank | Buy Maintains $49 → $46 | Buy | Maintains | $49 → $46 | +7.98% | Oct 28, 2026 |
| BMO Capital | BMO Capital | Buy Reiterates $45 → $46 | Buy | Reiterates | $45 → $46 | +7.98% | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Hold Maintains $45 → $43 | Hold | Maintains | $45 → $43 | +0.94% | Oct 28, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
9.98B
from 9.36B
Increased by 6.62%
Revenue Next Year
10.46B
from 9.98B
Increased by 4.85%
EPS This Year
1.91
from 1.76
Increased by 8.74%
EPS Next Year
2.09
from 1.91
Increased by 9.31%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.