About CenterPoint Energy Inc
- Industry: Utilities
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.centerpointenergy.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for CNP?
The 52-week high is $45.26 and the 52-week low is $36.37.
What is the P/E ratio for CNP?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 22.29.
What is the dividend yield for CNP?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 2.86%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 9.85%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 5.74%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 2.24.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for CNP over the last few months:
Latest CNP News
Hub Group Announces Changes to Board of Directors
OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hub Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HUBG) (“Hub Group” or the “Company”) today announced changes to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) following an action by written consent of its controlling shareholders. On October 1, 2026, shareholders representing a majority of the combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding common stock, consisting of members of the Yeager family and related trusts, acted by written consent to: Appoint Gregory D. Bunch, Thom
National Fuel Acquires CenterPoint's Ohio Gas Utility for $2.62B
NFG's $2.62 billion Ohio gas utility acquisition adds 335,000 customers, doubles its rate base and boosts regulated cash flow and investment potential.
CenterPoint Closes $2.62 Billion Sale of Ohio Gas Utility
CenterPoint Energy has completed the $2.62 billion sale of its Ohio natural gas distribution business to National Fuel Gas Company, transferring a network serving roughly 335,000 customers.
Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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National Fuel Gas Company Completes Acquisition of CenterPoint Energy's Ohio Natural Gas Utility
Natural Gas Service Will Continue Without Interruption; No Customer Action RequiredWILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Fuel Gas Company ("National Fuel" or the "Company") (NYSE: NFG) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of CenterPoint Energy's Ohio natural gas utility business, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, LLC. The transaction closed today, following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The newly acquired utility, whic
CenterPoint Energy completes sale of its Ohio natural gas business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.62 billion
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) ("CenterPoint" or the "Company") today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced $2.62 billion sale of its Ohio natural gas Local Distribution Company (LDC) business, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, LLC, to National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG), which is headquartered in Western New York. The assets include approximately 5,900 miles of gas transmission and distribution pipeline serving approximately 335,000 metered customers in We
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. to Host Webcast of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Houston, TX, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Central time or 8:00 a.m. Eastern time, to discuss Third Quarter results. Earnings will be released on the same day before the market opens. CenterPoint Energy will provide a live audio webcast of the conference call, which can be accessed at CenterPointEnergy.com. Click on “Events & Presentations” and the link, “CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Could Be 28% Above Fair Value Despite DOE Grant
CenterPoint Energy has delivered a strong multi year share price gain, yet the stock has slipped in recent months, which puts a fresh spotlight on whether the current valuation still lines up with the dividend stream that underpins many investors' returns. With the utility now in focus again, the key issue is how much of that cash payout profile is already reflected in the price you see on screen. Over the past 5 years, CenterPoint Energy has returned 63.0%, which raises the question of how...
Is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Fairly Valued On Its Dividend And DOE Grid Award?
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) just gave investors two fresh data points to work with. The utility confirmed a regular quarterly dividend and received a US$50 million U.S. Department of Energy award for substation upgrades. Those twin announcements land after a softer patch for CenterPoint Energy’s stock, with the 30-day share price return down 6.12% and the 90-day move down 16.35%. Even so, the 3-year total shareholder return of 54.45% and 5-year total shareholder return of 63.97% still point to a...
Sector Pessimism Is Weighing On CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Buy case: demand growth, grid modernization DOE award, asset sale and Q2 strength support 7â9% EPS growth. Click for this CNP update.
National Fuel’s Latest Move Could Redefine its Utility and Gas Businesses
National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE:NFG) said its board expects to complete its review by October 15 of a plan to separate the company into two publicly traded businesses. The proposed transaction would separate its Integrated Upstream and Gathering (IUG) operations from its regulated utility, pipeline, and storage businesses. If pursued, shareholders would receive shares of […]
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CenterPoint Energy Declares Regular Common Stock Dividend of $0.2400
HOUSTON, September 25, 2026--CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE: CNP) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.2400 per share on the issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock payable on December 10, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2026.
Historic Announcement: CenterPoint Energy Selected to Receive $50 Million U.S. Department of Energy Grant to Strengthen & Modernize Greater Houston's Electric Grid
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Assistant Secretary for the DOE's Office of Electricity Katie Jereza announced the selection of CenterPoint Energy for a $50 million award to support advanced substation technology upgrades. Following finalization of negotiations with DOE, this award will help fund and support CenterPoint Energy's ongoing efforts to strengthen electric reliability and resiliency and increase energy capacity for one of the fastest growing regions in Texas and the nat
CenterPoint Energy Secures $50M DOE Award For Advanced Substation Upgrades
Federal award will make CenterPoint one of the first U.S. utilities to deploy industry-leading substation technology to enhance resiliency, reliability and respond to increases in energy demand.HOUSTON, Sept. 24, 2026
SO's Georgia Power Signs Google Deal to Boost Nuclear Capacity
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CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Announces Pricing of Tender Offers
HOUSTON, September 22, 2026--CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. ("CERC"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), announced today the applicable reference yield (the "Reference Yield") for the Notes (as defined below) and the applicable total consideration (the "Total Consideration") to be paid in connection with the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a "Tender Offer" and collectively, the "Tender Offers") for up to $350,000,000 aggregate purchas
CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Announces Early Results and Upsizing of Tender Offers
HOUSTON, September 22, 2026--CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. ("CERC"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), announced today the early results of the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a "Tender Offer" and collectively, the "Tender Offers") for up to $350,000,000 aggregate purchase price (excluding Accrued Interest) (the "Aggregate Maximum Amount") of the 4.10% Senior Notes due 2047 (the "2047 Notes"), 4.40% Senior Notes due 2032 (the "2032
Is CenterPoint Energy Underperforming the Nasdaq?
Despite CenterPoint Energy stock’s underperformance relative to the Nasdaq over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.
CenterPoint (CNP) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
CenterPoint (CNP) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on CenterPoint Energy, Lowers Price Target to $38
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro maintains CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $39 to $38.
Arkestro Announces Optimal '26, Bringing Together Top Enterprise Leaders From Chevron, JLL, BMI and Nissan to Unlock the Predictive Advantage
Arkestro, the only predictive procurement platform accelerating enterprise scale, today announced Optimal '26, its annual customer conference taking place Oct. 13-15, 2026, in Houston, Texas. The event will bring together procurement, supply chain and business leaders from across industries to explore how enterprises are applying AI-powered predictive procurement to "Unlock the Predictive Advantage."
Itron Unveils Itron Inspire 2026 Lineup Focused on Proven Approaches to Utility Challenges
Opening General Session to Feature Leaders from Host Utility CenterPoint Energy and Pacific Gas & Electric, Duquesne Light Company, San Antonio Water System and Spire EnergyLIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), the infrastructure provider for modern energy and water management, revealed the speaker lineup for its premier customer-focused event, Itron Inspire 2026. The event will take place in Houston, TX, Oct. 16-21, 2026, with CenterPoint Energy ser
Should CenterPoint’s Disaster-Linked Credit Flexibility Reshape How Investors View CNP’s Balance Sheet Risk?
In September 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. replaced its prior US$2.40 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a new five-year senior unsecured revolving credit facility of US$2.20 billion, featuring swingline loan and standby letter of credit subfacilities, extendable maturities, and a covenant capping its debt-to-capitalization ratio at 67.5% with defined disaster-related flexibility. An interesting aspect of this refreshed credit facility is the built-in covenant adjustment that...
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After Plunging 6.3% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for CenterPoint (CNP)
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for CenterPoint (CNP) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
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RBC Capital Initiates Coverage On CenterPoint Energy with Sector Perform Rating, Announces Price Target of $40
RBC Capital analyst Stephen D'Ambrisi initiates coverage on CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) with a Sector Perform rating and announces Price Target of $40.
CenterPoint Energy Investigates Data Breach Exposing Customer Information via External System; Assures Electric And Gas Services Remain Fully Operational Without Material Financial Impact
In September 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (the "Company") became aware of an online post by a third party claiming to have obtained a data set containing certain of the Company’s customer information. Upon
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CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. Announces Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding Notes
HOUSTON, September 08, 2026--CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp. ("CERC"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP), announced today that it has commenced cash tender offers (each, a "Tender Offer" and collectively, the "Tender Offers") for up to $350,000,000(1) aggregate purchase price (excluding Accrued Interest) (the "Aggregate Maximum Amount") of the 4.10% Senior Notes due 2047 (the "2047 Notes"), 4.40% Senior Notes due 2032 (the "2032 Notes"), 5.40% Senior
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| 2026-08-17 | Fitch Laurie Lee | +1,000 | $40.7 | $40,700 |
| 2026-08-11 | Wright Russell Keith | -211 | $40.18 | $8,478 |
| 2026-08-11 | Soto Jesus Jr. | -1,924 | $40.18 | $77,306 |
| 2026-08-11 | Soto Jesus Jr. | -15,151 | $40.18 | $608,767 |
| 2026-05-05 | Foster Christopher A | -5,867 | $43.53 | $255,391 |
| 2026-05-01 | Herman Michael Albert | +4,037 | - | - |
| 2026-05-01 | Fitch Laurie Lee | +4,037 | - | - |
| 2026-05-01 | Lewis Raquelle Wooten | +4,037 | - | - |
| 2026-05-01 | Cloonan Wendolynn Montoya | +4,037 | - | - |
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| 2026-05-01 | Malik Thaddeus J. | +4,037 | - | - |
| 2026-05-01 | Pound Ted | +4,037 | - | - |
| 2026-02-19 | Foster Christopher A | -4,881 | $42.64 | $208,126 |
| 2026-02-19 | Foster Christopher A | -26,843 | $42.64 | $1,144,586 |
| 2026-02-19 | Foster Christopher A | +76,929 | - | - |
| 2026-02-19 | Karuturi Monica | -10,811 | $42.64 | $460,981 |
| 2026-02-19 | Karuturi Monica | -28,282 | $42.64 | $1,205,944 |
| 2026-02-19 | Karuturi Monica | +80,596 | - | - |
| 2026-02-19 | Ryan Jason Michael | -7,813 | $42.64 | $333,146 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ryan Jason Michael | -23,868 | $42.64 | $1,017,732 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ryan Jason Michael | +69,271 | - | - |
| 2026-02-19 | Wells Jason P. | -29,215 | $42.64 | $1,245,728 |
| 2026-02-19 | Wells Jason P. | -64,813 | $42.64 | $2,763,626 |
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| 2026-02-19 | Colvin Kristie | -3,007 | $42.64 | $128,218 |
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| 2026-02-19 | Colvin Kristie | +25,646 | - | - |
| 2026-02-11 | Foster Christopher A | +25,076 | - | - |
| 2026-02-11 | Karuturi Monica | +20,872 | - | - |
| 2026-02-11 | Ryan Jason Michael | +13,666 | - | - |
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| 2026-02-11 | Soto Jesus Jr. | +20,207 | - | - |
| 2025-11-06 | Smith Phillip R | -6,200 | $38.83 | $240,746 |