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    CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)

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    UTILITIES • UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC • NYSE

    $39.60
    +0.36 (+0.92%)

    Market Cap: $25.85B

    Last updated: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

    Earnings

    Performance (10Y)

    Beat Rate
    73%(29/40)
    Avg Surprise
    +10.09%
    Streak
    2 Q

    Upcoming Estimates

    Sep 30, 2026
    EPS Consensus$0.49
    Range$0.44 - $0.56
    11 analysts
    EPS Revisions
    3
    0
    7d
    3
    2
    30d
    EPS Estimate Drift
    90d ago$0.49+0.2%
    60d ago$0.49+0.2%
    30d ago$0.50+1.2%
    7d ago$0.50+0.9%
    Current$0.49
    Revenue Consensus
    $2.1B
    Range$2.1B - $2.2B
    6 analysts
    Dec 31, 2026
    EPS Consensus$0.48
    Range$0.47 - $0.50
    18 analysts
    Revenue Consensus
    $2.8B
    Range$2.2B - $4.3B
    13 analysts
    PeriodReportedEst.SurpriseB/MYoY
    Dec 26EST
    		-$0.48---
    Sep 26EST
    		-$0.49---
    Jun 26
    		$0.40$0.37+8.11%Beat+37.9%
    Mar 26
    		$0.56$0.55+1.82%Beat+5.7%
    Dec 25
    		$0.45$0.46-3.12%Miss+12.5%
    Sep 25
    		$0.50$0.44+13.64%Beat+61.3%
    Jun 25
    		$0.29$0.30-3.33%Miss-19.4%
    Mar 25
    		$0.53$0.53+0.00%Beat-3.6%
    Dec 24
    		$0.40$0.40-0.32%Miss+25.0%
    Sep 24
    		$0.31$0.32-3.13%Miss-22.5%
    Jun 24
    		$0.36$0.32+12.50%Beat+28.6%
    Mar 24
    		$0.55$0.52+5.77%Beat+10.0%
    Dec 23
    		$0.32$0.32+0.00%Beat+14.3%
    Sep 23
    		$0.40$0.36+11.11%Beat+25.0%
    Jun 23
    		$0.28$0.27+3.70%Beat-9.7%
    Mar 23
    		$0.50$0.46+8.70%Beat+6.4%
    Dec 22
    		$0.28$0.29-3.45%Miss-22.2%
    Sep 22
    		$0.32$0.30+6.67%Beat-3.0%
    Jun 22
    		$0.31$0.27+14.81%Beat-13.9%
    Mar 22
    		$0.47$0.48-2.08%Miss-20.3%
    Dec 21
    		$0.36$0.28+28.57%Beat+24.1%
    Sep 21
    		$0.33$0.28+17.86%Beat-2.9%
    Jun 21
    		$0.36$0.25+44.00%Beat+71.4%
    Mar 21
    		$0.59$0.53+11.32%Beat-9.2%
    Dec 20
    		$0.29$0.20+45.00%Beat-35.6%
    Sep 20
    		$0.34$0.30+13.33%Beat-35.8%
    Jun 20
    		$0.21$0.20+5.00%Beat-40.0%
    Mar 20
    		$0.65$0.44+47.73%Beat+41.3%
    Dec 19
    		$0.45$0.37+21.62%Beat+25.0%
    Sep 19
    		$0.53$0.42+26.19%Beat+35.9%
    Jun 19
    		$0.35$0.31+12.90%Beat+16.7%
    Mar 19
    		$0.46$0.52-11.54%Miss-16.4%
    Dec 18
    		$0.36$0.34+5.88%Beat+9.1%
    Sep 18
    		$0.39$0.43-9.30%Miss+2.6%
    Jun 18
    		$0.30$0.32-6.25%Miss+3.4%
    Mar 18
    		$0.55$0.44+25.00%Beat+48.6%
    Dec 17
    		$0.33$0.30+10.00%Beat+26.9%
    Sep 17
    		$0.38$0.39-2.56%Miss-7.3%
    Jun 17
    		$0.29$0.22+31.82%Beat-
    Mar 17
    		$0.37$0.34+8.82%Beat-
    Dec 16
    		$0.26$0.28-7.14%Miss-
    Sep 16
    		$0.41$0.36+13.89%Beat-

    Dividends

    Dividend Metrics

    Yield2.32%
    Annual/Share$0.92
    Payout Ratio23.47%
    Frequency4
    Pay MonthsMar, Jun, Sep, Dec

    Growth

    3Y CAGR+7.93%
    5Y CAGR+3.53%
    View CNP's full dividend history

    Key Metrics

    Valuation
    P/E Ratio20.73EV/EBITDA12.53x
    Price/FCF-9.66xFCF Yield-10.36%
    Profitability
    Profit Margin11.60%Operating Margin24.50%
    ROE9.83%ROIC4.71%
    Financial Health
    Debt/Equity2.14xInterest Coverage2.81x
    Current Ratio1.12xQuick Ratio0.97x
    Trading Statistics
    Beta0.46Avg Volume6.12M
    52-Week High$44.9952-Week Low$35.79

    Technical Indicators Dashboard

    Moving Averages

    SMA 10$39.52
    SMA 20$39.95
    SMA 50$42.00
    SMA 200$41.15
    EMA 10$39.58
    EMA 20$40.14
    EMA 50$41.21
    EMA 200$40.97

    MACD

    Line: -0.76Signal: -0.79Hist: 0.04

    ADX

    ADX: 12.3+DI: 18.2-DI: 22.9

    Aroon & PSAR

    Aroon Up4.0
    Aroon Down80.0
    PSAR$40.60

    Bollinger Bands

    Upper Band$41.25
    Lower Band$38.65
    %B Position649%(Upper)
    Band Width0.36

    RSI (14-Day)

    Neutral
    40.6

    Momentum Oscillators

    Stoch %K29.8
    Stoch %D28.1
    Williams %R-62.6
    ROC (10d)-2.0%
    Momentum-0.79
    CCI (20d)-76.7
    MFI (14d)63.0

    Volatility Measures

    ATR (14d)$0.87(2.2%)
    StdDev (20d)0.65
    Hist Vol18.9%(Low)

    Volume Flow

    VWAP$39.39
    OBV132.6M
    AD Line-2.1B
    CMF (20d)-0.482

    Volume Metrics

    Avg Vol (20d)6.1M
    Vol Ratio1.5x
    VWMA (20d)$39.97

    Pivot Points

    R3$40.15
    R2$39.94
    R1$39.59
    Pivot Point$39.39
    S1$39.04
    S2$38.83
    S3$38.48

    Advanced Oscillators

    TSI-28.67
    Ultimate Osc38.5
    KST-69.60

    Financial Data

    QuarterJun 2026Mar 2026Dec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025Mar 2025Dec 2024Sep 2024Jun 2024Mar 2024Dec 2023Sep 2023
    Total Revenue$2.15B$2.98B$2.50B$1.99B$1.94B$2.92B$2.26B$1.86B$1.91B$2.62B$2.18B$1.86B
    Cost of Revenue$1.02B$1.74B$1.41B$961.00M$1.02B$1.75B$1.29B$973.00M$911.00M$1.50B$1.37B$841.00M
    Gross Profit$1.13B$1.24B$1.10B$1.03B$927.00M$1.17B$976.00M$883.00M$994.00M$1.12B$810.00M$1.02B
    Operating Expenses$595.00M$580.00M$554.00M$525.00M$510.00M$517.00M$493.00M$459.00M$527.00M$507.00M$489.00M$501.00M
    R&D$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    SG&A$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
    Operating Income$534.00M$658.00M$542.00M$502.00M$417.00M$649.00M$483.00M$424.00M$467.00M$616.00M$321.00M$518.00M
    Interest Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$49.00M
    Interest Expense$113.00M$323.00M$156.00M$138.00M$237.00M$317.00M$250.00M$248.00M$235.00M$119.00M$176.00M$230.00M
    Income Before Tax$297.00M$409.00M$330.00M$286.00M$253.00M$378.00M$280.00M$245.00M$261.00M$428.00M$117.00M$350.00M
    Income Tax Expense$53.00M$93.00M$66.00M$-7,000,000$55.00M$81.00M$32.00M$52.00M$33.00M$78.00M$-75,000,000$68.00M
    Net Income$244.00M$316.00M$264.00M$293.00M$198.00M$297.00M$248.00M$193.00M$228.00M$350.00M$192.00M$282.00M
    EBITDA$855.00M$1.16B$891.00M$816.00M$860.00M$1.06B$886.00M$827.00M$882.00M$910.00M$739.00M$905.00M
    EBIT$410.00M$732.00M$486.00M$424.00M$490.00M$695.00M$530.00M$493.00M$496.00M$547.00M$380.00M$531.00M
    * Some calculated fields are derived from available data when not provided by source

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    Government Contracts

    Gov Obligations (TTM)
    $308390
    Gov Obligations / Revenue
    0.0%
    Obligations YoY
    N/A
    Active Awards
    2
    New Awards (TTM)
    0
    Avg Remaining Term
    4.9 mo

    Top agency: Department of Commerce at 99.5% of trailing twelve month obligations across 2 agencies

    Federal contract obligations are bookings recorded by the awarding agency, not recognized revenue. They can exceed 100% of revenue and can be negative when contracts are de-obligated. Source: USAspending.gov prime awards, data through Jul 31, 2026.

    News

    Moody’s upgrades CenterPoint Energy Resources commercial paper rating

    Moody’s Ratings upgraded CenterPoint Energy Resources Corp.’s commercial paper rating to Prime-1 from Prime-2. This correction addresses an error from a previous rating action where the commercial paper rating was mistakenly affirmed at P-2 instead of being upgraded to align with the A2 senior unsecured rating. The company's credit profile remains strong, supported by low business risk and predictable regulatory frameworks for its gas distribution businesses.

    Investing.com•8/26/26•
    Bullish

    CenterPoint Energy stock holds above $39 as guidance and capex plan support outlook

    CenterPoint Energy's stock is trading above $39, supported by fresh FY 2026 EPS guidance of $1.89-$1.91 and an expanded $1.2 billion capital plan for grid reliability and demand growth. The company reported a Q2 2026 profit beat and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.24 per share, signaling management confidence. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $45.36, suggesting potential upside from the current trading levels.

    Ad-hoc-news.de•8/26/26•
    Bullish

    Korea Investment CORP Takes Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. $CNP

    Korea Investment CORP has acquired a new position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. by purchasing 183,646 shares valued at approximately $8.1 million during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings, with overall institutional ownership at 91.77%. Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for CNP with an average price target of $45.36, and the company recently exceeded earnings estimates and increased its quarterly dividend.

    MarketBeat•8/25/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Commerce Bank Makes New $3.14 Million Investment in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. $CNP

    Commerce Bank has acquired a new position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) during the second quarter, purchasing 71,204 shares valued at approximately $3.14 million. This investment comes as other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in the utilities provider, which recently reported strong quarterly earnings and increased its quarterly dividend. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating for CenterPoint Energy with an average price target of $45.36.

    MarketBeat•8/25/26•
    Bullish

    Daiichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Takes $1.28 Million Position in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. $CNP

    Daiichi Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has acquired a new stake worth approximately $1.28 million in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) during the second quarter. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their holdings in the utilities provider, which recently announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.24 per share. CenterPoint Energy's stock opened at $39.09, with analysts giving it a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating and an average target price of $45.36.

    MarketBeat•8/25/26•
    Somewhat-Bullish

    Frequently Asked Questions About CNP

    What is CNP's current dividend yield?
    CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) has a current dividend yield of 2.32%.
    Does CNP pay dividends?
    Yes, CenterPoint Energy Inc pays dividends with a current yield of 2.32%.
    What is CNP's P/E ratio?
    CenterPoint Energy Inc has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.73.
    What is CNP's market cap?
    CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) has a market capitalization of $25.85B with a current stock price of $39.60.

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