CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) Stock Price & Overview
NYSE:CNP • US15189T1079
Current stock price
The current stock price of CNP is 42.85 USD. Today CNP is down by -0.72%. In the past month the price decreased by -0.53%. In the past year, price increased by 19.62%.
CNP Key Statistics
- Market Cap
- 28.031B
- P/E
- 24.21
- Fwd P/E
- 22.22
- EPS (TTM)
- 1.77
- Dividend Yield
- 2.17%
CNP Stock Performance
CNP Stock Chart
CNP Technical Analysis
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to CNP. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, CNP is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 70.18% of all stocks.
CNP Fundamental Analysis
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CNP. CNP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation.
CNP Earnings
On February 19, 2026 CNP reported an EPS of 0.45 and a revenue of 2.50B. The company missed EPS expectations (-1.06% surprise) and beat revenue expectations (10.69% surprise).
CNP Forecast & Estimates
22 analysts have analysed CNP and the average price target is 45.28 USD. This implies a price increase of 5.66% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 42.85.
For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of 8.94% and a revenue growth 8.42% for CNP
CNP Groups
Sector & Classification
CNP Financial Highlights
Over the last trailing twelve months CNP reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 1.77. The EPS increased by 9.26% compared to the year before.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PM (TTM) | 11.24% | ||
| ROA | 2.26% | ||
| ROE | 9.43% | ||
| Debt/Equity | 1.89 |
CNP Ownership
CNP Competitors/Peers
| Symbol | Company Name | Technical Rating | Fundamental Rating | FPE | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRE | SEMPRA | 18.88 | 63.479B | ||
| D | DOMINION ENERGY INC | 16.85 | 54.327B | ||
| ED | CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC | 18.02 | 40.892B | ||
| PEG | PUBLIC SERVICE ENTERPRISE GP | 18.31 | 40.373B | ||
| WEC | WEC ENERGY GROUP INC | 20.36 | 37.687B | ||
| DTE | DTE ENERGY COMPANY | 18.76 | 30.418B | ||
| AEE | AMEREN CORPORATION | 20.29 | 30.384B | ||
| CMS | CMS ENERGY CORP | 19.81 | 23.772B | ||
| NI | NISOURCE INC | 22.04 | 22.328B | ||
| SREA | SEMPRA - SRE 5 3/4 07/01/2079 | 4 | 13.458B | ||
| CMSD | CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 03/01/2079 | 5.66 | 6.772B | ||
| CMSC | CMS ENERGY CORP - CMS 5 7/8 10/15/2078 | 5.62 | 6.711B |
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About CNP
Company Profile
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the business of power generation and distribution. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 8,794 full-time employees. The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates electric transmission, distribution and generation facilities and natural gas distribution systems. Its segments include Electric and Natural Gas. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services that are subject to rate regulation in Houston Electric's and Indiana Electric's service territories. The Natural Gas segment includes intrastate natural gas sales to, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas; permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies; and home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Indiana, Ohio and Texas through a third party.
Company Info
IPO: 1943-08-16
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
P.O. Box 4567
Houston TEXAS 77002 US
CEO: David J. Lesar
Employees: 8794
Phone: 17132071111
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC / CNP FAQ
Can you describe the business of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC?
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the business of power generation and distribution. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 8,794 full-time employees. The Company, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates electric transmission, distribution and generation facilities and natural gas distribution systems. Its segments include Electric and Natural Gas. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services that are subject to rate regulation in Houston Electric's and Indiana Electric's service territories. The Natural Gas segment includes intrastate natural gas sales to, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas; permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies; and home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Indiana, Ohio and Texas through a third party.
What is the current price of CNP stock?
The current stock price of CNP is 42.85 USD. The price decreased by -0.72% in the last trading session.
Does CNP stock pay dividends?
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) has a dividend yield of 2.17%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 0.88.
What is the ChartMill rating of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC stock?
CNP has a ChartMill Technical rating of 8 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 4 out of 10.
What is the Price/Earnings (PE) ratio of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP)?
The PE ratio for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) is 24.21. This is based on the reported non-GAAP earnings per share of 1.77 and the current share price of 42.85 USD.
What is the ex-dividend date for CNP stock?
The next ex-dividend date for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) is February 19, 2026.
Can you provide the growth outlook for CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC?
The Revenue of CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) is expected to grow by 8.42% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.