CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
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- symbol CNP
- Rev/Share 13.7163
- Book/Share 16.8021
- PB 2.2086
- Debt/Equity 2.0253
- CurrentRatio 0.9313
- ROIC 0.0401
- MktCap 24222736080.0
- FreeCF/Share -4.1334
- PFCF -8.988
- PE 25.0473
- Debt/Assets 0.4987
- DivYield 0.0229
- ROE 0.0909
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | CNP | Barclays | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | $37 | April 22, 2025 |
| Initiation | CNP | Jefferies | -- | Buy | -- | $42 | April 2, 2025 |
| Upgrade | CNP | Evercore ISI | In-line | Outperform | $36 | $37 | March 11, 2025 |
| Downgrade | CNP | Guggenheim | Buy | Neutral | -- | -- | Jan. 23, 2025 |
| Initiation | CNP | Ladenburg Thalmann | -- | Buy | -- | $34.5 | Dec. 12, 2024 |
| Upgrade | CNP | UBS | Neutral | Buy | $31 | $37 | Dec. 3, 2024 |
| Resumed | CNP | BofA Securities | -- | Neutral | -- | $29 | Sept. 12, 2024 |
News
Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes?
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Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative Phase Two Update: CenterPoint Energy completes 100% of all critical resiliency actions early and ahead of 2025 hurricane season
Published: May 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Over last 10 months, during Phase One and Two, CenterPoint has installed more than 26,000 stronger, more storm-resilient poles; undergrounded 400 miles of power lines; added 5,150 automation devices; cleared more than 6,000 miles of higher-risk vegetation; and installed 100 weather monitoring stations around the Greater Houston area Actions will improve reliability for customers and reduce outages by more than 125 million minutes annually Company to announce the remainder of GHRI 2025 targets in early June HOUSTON , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of the second phase of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), CenterPoint Energy announced …
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2025 Hurricane Season Preparations: CenterPoint Energy holds emergency response exercise with Houston-area partners
Published: May 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Pre-hurricane season simulation includes state and local officials, emergency management offices, third-party evaluators and industry-leading technology providers Series of emergency preparedness activities and key resiliency improvements designed to strengthen local response and reduce impact of outages from major storms HOUSTON , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of its ongoing efforts to prepare for the 2025 hurricane season, CenterPoint Energy is executing a major hurricane response exercise at its Emergency Operations Center alongside third-party evaluators with state and local public officials and community partners observing. The emergency exercise is designed to test and improve CenterPoint's emergency preparations and …
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Reasons to Include CenterPoint Stock in Your Portfolio Right Away
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNP is a strong pick, given its long-term growth potential, consistent investment plan and ability to increase shareholder value through regular dividends.
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Is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how CenterPoint Energy (CNP) and Atmos Energy (ATO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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CenterPoint (CNP) Forms 'Hammer Chart Pattern': Time for Bottom Fishing?
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
After losing some value lately, a hammer chart pattern has been formed for CenterPoint (CNP), indicating that the stock has found support. This, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could lead to a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
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4 Utility Stocks to Bet on From the Thriving Electric Power Industry
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Amid rising demand for electricity and an increase in the unit price of electricity, utilities like ED, DTE, CNP and EVRG are set to benefit from strong demand from their stable customer base.
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Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Published: May 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes?
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Irby Construction, SMT Energy, and CenterPoint Energy Break Ground on 160 MW / 320 MWh Battery Storage Project in Houston
Published: May 13, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Irby Construction Company has joined forces with SMT Energy and CenterPoint Energy to officially break ground on a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS.
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Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative Phase Two Update: CenterPoint Energy completes nearly 90% of critical resiliency actions to strengthen the grid ahead of 2025 hurricane season
Published: May 07, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Over the last eight months, CenterPoint has installed 21,975 stronger, more storm-resilient poles; undergrounded 401 miles of power lines; added 4,472 automation devices; cleared 3,741 miles of high-risk vegetation; and installed 84 weather monitoring stations around the Greater Houston area 100% of strategic undergrounding goal completed ahead of schedule Company on pace to complete historic suite of Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative actions by June 1, which will improve reliability for customers and reduce outages by more than 125 million minutes annually HOUSTON , May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, as part of the second phase of the Greater Houston Resiliency …
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S&P 500 Achieves a Milestone After Two Decades - 5 Top Picks
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Five S&P 500 stocks flying high year to date are: NFLX, PM, NEM, CNP, EXC.
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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging CenterPoint Energy (CNP) This Year?
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how CenterPoint Energy (CNP) and Atmos Energy (ATO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes?
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Jackie Richert - SVP, Corporate Planning, IR and Treasurer Jason Wells - CEO Chris Foster - CFO Conference Call Participants Constantine Lednev - Guggenheim Securities Nicholas Campanella - Barclays Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Steven Fleishman - Wolfe Research Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Jeremy Tonet - JPMorgan David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Andrew Weisel - Scotiabank Operator Good morning, and welcome to CenterPoint Energy's First Quarter Earnings Conference Call with Senior Management. During the company's prepared remarks, all participants will be in …
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CenterPoint Energy Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/Y
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CNP's first-quarter earnings miss estimates, while revenues rise year over year by 11.5%. The company's 2025 EPS outlook remains unchanged.
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Here's Why You Must Add CenterPoint Stock to Your Portfolio Now
Published: April 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNP is a solid pick in the utility space, given its long-term growth prospects, consistent investment plan and ability to raise shareholder value via regular dividends.
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Buy 5 S&P 500 Stocks Flying High Amid Index's Prevailing Volatility
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Defying the bloodbath a handful of S&P 500 stocks have provided double-digit returns year to date. Five of them are AWK, EXC, CNP, PGR, BRO.
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes?
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Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative Phase Two update: CenterPoint Energy completes 70% of critical resiliency work around Houston to prepare for the 2025 Hurricane Season
Published: April 09, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
In just seven months, CenterPoint has completed 350 miles of targeted undergrounding; installed 17,500+ stronger, more storm-resilient poles; cleared 2,900+ miles of higher-risk vegetation; and placed 3,380+ automated reliability devices to improve grid resiliency Historic suite of Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative actions will improve customer reliability by reducing outages by more than 125 million minutes annually HOUSTON , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, CenterPoint Energy released its latest progress update on the second phase of the Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI), announcing that approximately 70 percent of this historic resiliency work is now complete and that all GHRI-related actions …
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5 Defensive Stocks to Buy for a Safe Portfolio Amid Tariff-Led Mayhem
Published: April 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Five defensive stocks to buy at this soaring volatility are TAP, CNP, WEC, BSX, HCA.
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Buy 5 Low-Beta High-Yielding Stocks Amid Trump Tariffs and Market Rout
Published: April 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Five low-beta stocks with high dividend yield look attractive at current market scenario. These are: ATO, WEC, EXC, CMS, CNP.
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CNP INVESTIGATION ALERT: Johnson Fistel Investigates the Directors and Officers of CenterPoint Energy for Breach of Fiduciary Duties
Published: March 31, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP, a shareholder rights law firm, announces its investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain directors and officers of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) in relation to their obligations to the company's shareholders.
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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging CenterPoint Energy (CNP) This Year?
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how CenterPoint Energy (CNP) and New Jersey Resources (NJR) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Forget Tech: Buy These 5 Non-Tech High Flyers of Q1
Published: March 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Here we discuss five non-tech stocks that have provided double-digit returns year to date, defying the negative trends of U.S. stock markets. These are TPR, WEC, CNP, CME and CEH.
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4 Utility Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Sinks to 12-Year Low
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Utility stocks like AVA, CMS, NI and CNP are a safe bet amid growing concerns of a slowing economy.
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes?
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5 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Fed Adopts Cautious Approach
Published: March 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Defensive stocks like CMS, NI, CNP, TAP and CSV are safe bets during times of market volatility.
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Osmose and Neara Partner to Help Utilities Strengthen Transmission and Distribution Infrastructure with AI-Powered Data Insights
Published: March 20, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Osmose and Neara are teaming up to enable utilities like CenterPoint Energy to evaluate asset risk with greater precision and improve underlying network data quality and utilization. ATLANTA , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Osmose, the leading provider of utility infrastructure asset assessment, restoration, and life extension solutions, and Neara, an AI-powered predictive modeling platform for utility networks, have announced a strategic partnership to help utilities better assess risk, improve data accuracy, and strengthen power grids.
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NI or CNP: Which is a Better Utility Electric Power Stock?
Published: March 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
NI and CNP work efficiently and continue to provide reliable services to their expanding customer base.
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ERCOT Board approves moving ahead to finalize CenterPoint Energy's emergency generation proposal; Company's actions will lower bills for Houston-area customers and help avoid regional energy shortfall
Published: February 25, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CenterPoint's 15 large emergency generation units will help ERCOT meet current and future energy needs for the San Antonio region for up to two years starting in Summer 2025 Greater Houston-area customers will see bill relief related to this transaction of approximately $2 less per month by 2027 Subject to final approvals, CenterPoint will make no revenue or profit off the proposal to help ERCOT and the State of Texas HOUSTON , Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a commitment to help meet the State of Texas' immediate energy needs, CenterPoint Energy welcomed today's approval by the Electric …
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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
- IPO Date 1970-01-02
- Website https://www.centerpointenergy.com
- Industry General Utilities
- CEO Mr. Jason P. Wells CPA
- Employees 8872