CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
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- symbol CNP
- Rev/Share 13.9571
- Book/Share 16.8989
- PB 2.3516
- Debt/Equity 0.263
- CurrentRatio 0.5135
- ROIC 0.0421
- MktCap 25944855100.0
- FreeCF/Share -4.2879
- PFCF -9.266
- PE 25.0485
- Debt/Assets 0.0644
- DivYield 0.0219
- ROE 0.0949
- Rating B-
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | CNP | Evercore ISI | -- | In-line | -- | $42 | Oct. 7, 2025 |
| 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
Is CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how CenterPoint Energy (CNP) and IdaCorp (IDA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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CenterPoint Energy Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/Y
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNP posts a strong Q3 with earnings and revenues beating estimates, driven by higher operating income and solid cash flow.
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CenterPoint (CNP) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for CenterPoint (CNP) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 8:00 AM EDT Company Participants Ben Vallejo Jason Wells - President, CEO & Director Christopher Foster - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Nicholas Campanella - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Steven Fleishman - Wolfe Research, LLC Jeremy Tonet - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to CenterPoint Energy's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call with senior management. [Operator Instructions] I will now turn the call over to Ben Vallejo, Director of Investor Relations …
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CenterPoint Energy announces sale of its Ohio Natural Gas Business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.62 billion
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) (“CenterPoint” or the “Company”) today announced the sale of its Ohio natural gas Local Distribution Company (LDC) business, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio, LLC, to National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG), a diversified energy company headquartered in Western New York, for $2.62 billion. The assets include approximately 5,900 miles of transmission and distribution pipeline in Ohio serving approximately 335,000 metered customers. The.
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CenterPoint (CNP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: October 13, 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 (CNP) have what it takes?
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4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Bank on as Consumer Sentiment Sinks
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
As consumer sentiment weakens and volatility climbs, low-beta picks like ATO, CNP, CWCO, and NWN offer steady defense.
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Has CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how CenterPoint Energy (CNP) and IdaCorp (IDA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. - Special Call
Published: September 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. - Special Call Company Participants Ben Vallejo Jason Wells - President, CEO & Director Jesus Soto - Executive VP & COO Jason Ryan - Executive Vice President of Regulatory Services & Government Affairs Christopher Foster - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Nicholas Campanella - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to CenterPoint Energy's 2025 Investor Update Call with Senior Management. [Operator Instructions].
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: September 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 (CNP) have what it takes?
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CenterPoint Energy Eyes Growth via Renewables & Capital Deployment
Published: September 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
CNP invests billions in infrastructure upgrades and renewables, aiming for safer and more reliable energy delivery.
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Published: September 10, 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 (CNP) have what it takes?
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CenterPoint Energy: Upside As Results Accelerate In H2 (Upgrade)
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
CenterPoint Energy is well-positioned for long-term growth, driven by surging Texas demand, especially from data centers and population migration. Despite a Q2 earnings miss and higher costs, management reaffirmed full-year EPS guidance, with earnings expected to accelerate in the second half. A $53 billion cap-ex plan, asset sales, and creative financing support growth while minimizing equity dilution and focusing on Texas operations.
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Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Published: August 25, 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 (CNP) have what it takes?
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CenterPoint Energy is aware of and monitoring the tropical disturbance in the Bay of Campeche
Published: August 14, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Current projections show very little probability of significant impacts for the Greater Houston area beyond increased rain chances Any potential weather impacts would occur Friday and Saturday Customers and the public are encouraged to sign-up for Power Alert Service for updates about friends, family and community locations HOUSTON , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy's Meteorology, Emergency Planning and Response and Electric Operations teams are aware of and monitoring a tropical disturbance (Invest 98L) moving across the Bay of Campeche Thursday. Based on current projections, the path of the storm could come near the South Texas coast by the …
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3 Stocks to Buy From the Prospering Electric Power Industry
Published: August 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Expected rise in production to meet demand, along with an increase in electricity prices, bodes well for the prospect of the Utility-Electric Power industry. Top-ranked utilities like CNP, FTS and NI are set to benefit from strong demand from their customer base.
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Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Published: August 04, 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 (CNP) have what it takes?
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CenterPoint Energy Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Improve Y/Y
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
CNP's Q2 earnings fell short of estimates on higher financing costs, but revenues rose 2% year over year to $1.94 billion.
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Ben Vallejo - Corporate Participant Christopher A. Foster - Executive VP & CFO Jason P.
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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging CenterPoint Energy (CNP) This Year?
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how CenterPoint Energy (CNP) and Enel SpA (ENLAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Significant reliability improvements in 2025: CenterPoint Energy's Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative helps deliver 45% reduction in customer outage minutes across Houston in first half of year
Published: July 23, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Average customer outage minutes decreased every month in first half of 2025 compared to last year; outage minutes year-to-date are also significantly below the five-year average Number of outages related to trees, branches and other vegetation contacting lines down about 33% compared with the same time period in 2024 Actions taken to strengthen system and improve reliability included historic investment in more storm-resistant poles, automation devices, undergrounding power lines and clearing of hazardous vegetation across service area HOUSTON , July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy today announced significant improvements in reliability for its Houston-area customers, with the total electric …
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CenterPoint Energy Names Well-Respected Energy Industry Executive Jesus Soto, Jr as Chief Operating Officer
Published: July 21, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Soto is known for his track record of delivering operational excellence; executing large scale capital projects; and driving safety culture HOUSTON , July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy today announced that Jesus Soto, Jr, a well-respected, energy industry executive with deep Texas roots will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Soto will oversee the company's Electric Operations, Gas Operations, Safety, Supply Chain, and Customer Care functions, across all the states that CenterPoint serves.
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Unveiling CenterPoint (CNP) Q2 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for CenterPoint (CNP), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2025.
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Company insiders now are bearish to the extreme — but they're upbeat on these 11 stocks
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral
Overall, executives and directors are down on 10 S&P 500 sectors — and positive about just this one.
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?
Published: July 18, 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 (CNP) have what it takes?
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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
CenterPoint (CNP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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CenterPoint Energy remains vigilant and continues to assess progress of Invest 93L in northeastern Gulf
Published: July 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Current projections indicate low potential development into a tropical depression or tropical storm No significant impacts expected in CenterPoint's Greater Houston service area beyond scattered thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday Customers and the public are encouraged to sign up for Power Alert Service to receive updates about friends, family and community locations HOUSTON , July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy's Meteorology, Emergency Planning & Response, and Electric Operations teams continue to remain vigilant and track the low-pressure system designated as Invest 93L as it moves along the coast of the Florida Panhandle. Current weather models continue to project a …
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CenterPoint Energy continues to monitor Invest 93L in northeastern Gulf
Published: July 15, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Current projections indicate low potential development into a tropical depression or tropical storm No significant impacts expected in CenterPoint's Greater Houston service area beyond rain on Friday and Saturday Customers and the public are encouraged to sign-up for Power Alert Service to receive updates about friends, family and community locations HOUSTON , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy's Meteorology, Emergency Planning & Response, and Electric Operations teams continue to monitor the low-pressure system offshore of Florida's east coast, now designated as Invest 93L, as it moves across Florida toward the Gulf. According to current weather models, the storm is …
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About CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
- IPO Date 1970-01-02
- Website https://www.centerpointenergy.com
- Industry General Utilities
- CEO Jason P. Wells CPA
- Employees 8872