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CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC (CNP) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:CNP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US15189T1079 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

38.255  -0.31 (-0.82%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

10

We assign a technical rating of 10 out of 10 to CNP. Both in the recent history as in the last year, CNP has proven to be a steady performer, scoring decent points in every aspect analyzed.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that CNP is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 86% of all stocks. On top of that, CNP also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
CNP is one of the better performing stocks in the Multi-Utilities industry, it outperforms 100% of 25 stocks in the same industry.
CNP is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
CNP is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
CNP has an average volume of 5487670 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC / CNP Weekly stock chart
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC / CNP Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Besides having an excellent technical rating, CNP also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 38.73. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 37.95, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

34.88

39.56

2 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 37.00 to 37.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 35.23 to 35.73. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 38.73 to 39.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for CNP is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for CNP is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength86.92POSITIVECNP has a high relative strength, it outperformed 86.92% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNP is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNP is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of CNP is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.38NEUTRALThe RSI value for CNP is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.04POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests CNP has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)77.38NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for CNP is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.89LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for CNP suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)18.69NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for CNP suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
39.1837.211.97 (5.03%)19.89%
An entry @39.18. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @37.21. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.97 points, which is 5.03%.When investing 19.89% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC / CNP Daily stock chart

CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC

NYSE:CNP (8/12/2025, 2:13:01 PM)

38.255

-0.31 (-0.82%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorUtilities
GICS IndustryMulti-Utilities
Performance
% Chg-0.82%
1 Week-1.51%
2 Weeks3.4%
1 Month6.52%
3 Month2.8%
6 Month15.44%
12 Month49.55%
2 Year38.29%
3 Year22.33%
5 Year92.18%
10 Year107.14%
15 Year160.78%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.78
ATR(20)%1.89%
ATR Inc-29.68%
Range Today0.63
ADR(20)0.71
ADR(20)%1.86%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS86.92
Mansfield0.55
10 Day High39.39
10 Day Low37.22
20 Day High39.39
20 Day Low35.59
52 Week High39.39
52 Week Low25.65
CS1 End37.95
CR1 Start38.73
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.9%
DER(5)2.74%
Volume1.48M
Volume Incr-26.11%
Vol(5)4.38M
Vol(50)5.49M