CenterPoint Energy Inc
$ 43.01
-0.42%
26 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 28,197,380,000 USD
- Current Price $ 43.01
- High / Low $ 43.39 / 42.73
- Stock P/E 27.16
- Book Value 17.08
- EPS 1.59
- Next Earning Report f
- Dividend Per Share $0.88
- Dividend Yield 2.06 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-03-12
- ROA 0.03 %
- ROE 0.10 %
- 52 Week High 43.58
- 52 Week Low 32.49
About
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 electric and natural gas utility serving several markets in the American states of Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Analyst Target Price
$43.56
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-19 | 2025-10-23 | 2025-07-28 | 2025-04-28 | 2025-02-18 | 2024-10-28 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-02-20 | 2023-10-26 | 2023-07-27 | 2023-04-27 |
| Reported EPS | 0.45 | 0.5 | 0.29 | 0.53 | 0.4 | 0.31 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 0.32 | 0.4 | 0.28 | 0.5 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.4645 | 0.44 | 0.374 | 0.5471 | 0.4013 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.53 | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.47 |
| Surprise | -0.0145 | 0.06 | -0.084 | -0.0171 | -0.0013 | -0.01 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Surprise Percentage | -3.1216% | 13.6364% | -22.4599% | -3.1256% | -0.3239% | -3.125% | 12.5% | 3.7736% | 0% | 14.2857% | 3.7037% | 6.383% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Feb 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | f |
| Fiscal Date Ending | o |
| Estimated EPS | r |
| Currency | m |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-12 | 2025-12-11 | 2025-09-11 | 2025-06-12 | 2025-03-13 | 2024-12-12 | 2024-09-12 | 2024-06-13 | 2024-03-14 | 2023-12-14 |
| Amount | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.2 | $0.2 | $0.2 | $0.2 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $0.88 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-03-12 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-19 |
Recent News: CNP
2026-02-26 23:40:57
CenterPoint Energy recently completed a private offering of $650 million in 2.875% convertible senior notes due 2029, raising approximately $641.5 million in net proceeds. These notes provide flexible, low-cost financing for the company, ranking equally with existing convertible notes and offering institutional investors both downside protection and potential equity upside. While a recent analyst rating on CNP stock is a Hold with a $44.00 price target, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, Spark, rates CNP as "Neutral" due to improving forward outlook but tempered by weaker cash-flow quality and elevated leverage.
2026-02-26 23:13:57
CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Co III, a subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, has issued $1.19 billion in Series 2026-A Senior Secured System Restoration Bonds. These bonds were issued to provide funding for system restoration purposes. The issuance was carried out under an indenture dated Thursday and follows an amendment to the Limited Liability Company Agreement of CenterPoint Energy Restoration Bond Co III.
2026-02-26 12:16:59
Intech Investment Management LLC significantly increased its stake in CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) by 1,152.2% during the third quarter, now owning 571,165 shares valued at $22.16 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the utilities provider, which recently announced an increased quarterly dividend. CenterPoint Energy reported its Q4 earnings, missing analyst estimates slightly, but analysts anticipate an increase in EPS for the current fiscal year, with a "Hold" consensus rating and a target price of $42.00.
2026-02-26 03:19:00
Evansville residents are expressing frustration over rising energy bills from CenterPoint Energy during a town hall meeting, coining the phrase “We’re tired.” A statewide investigation into major utility companies, including CenterPoint, has been launched, offering hope to residents and Mayor Stephanie Terry that their concerns are being taken seriously. CenterPoint Energy acknowledges the financial strain and states it will work with the commission to manage future costs, with the investigation live-streamed on March 24.
2026-02-26 02:50:04
Evansville residents are expressing frustration over rising energy bills from CenterPoint Energy, prompting a statewide investigation by the IURC into five major utility companies, including CenterPoint. Mayor Stephanie Terry hopes the investigation will lead to action, supporting residents like Katie Greenwell, who faced a nearly $700 bill. The IURC investigation is scheduled for March 24 and will be live-streamed.
2026-02-25 15:49:58
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) announced an investigative inquiry into energy affordability, inviting the five largest investor-owned utilities, including CenterPoint Energy Indiana, to present on related topics. CenterPoint Energy responded, affirming its commitment to reliable service and outlining proactive steps taken to manage costs and support customers in southwestern Indiana. The inquiry aims to address rising utility costs, improve bill transparency, and identify long-term solutions without compromising reliability.
