CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $27.36B
- P/E (TTM)
- 24.49
- Forward P/E
- 20.40
- Dividend yield
- 2.23%
- 52-week range
- $36.37$45.26
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 6.63M
CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $40.92 - $41.22 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $45.26 |
| 52-Week Low | $36.37 |
| Open | $41.11 |
| Volume (last close) | 6.88M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 6.63M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 9.62B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.12B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -2.69B |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.69 |
| Profit Margin | 11.61% |
| Operating Margin | 23.24% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.53% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.10 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.92 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.23% |
| Payout Ratio | 54.36% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 19, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 27.36B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 666.19M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.49 |
| Forward P/E | 20.40 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.84 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.33 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.14 |
| 50-Day MA | $38.98 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $41.44 |
| 1-Year Change | +4.04% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
CenterPoint Energy at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CenterPoint Energy (CNP) has a market capitalization of $27.36B. The stock trades at 24.5× trailing earnings, 20.4× forward earnings and 2.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.12B on revenue of $9.62B (a 11.6% profit margin) and burned $2.69B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 7.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $49.00M in cash and securities against $24.64B of debt, a net debt position of $24.59B.
CenterPoint Energy pays a quarterly dividend totaling $0.92 per share a year, a 2.23% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 54% payout ratio and 5 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 4.0% over the past year. At $41.07 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $36.37 to $45.26, below its 200-day moving average of $41.44.
Based on 17 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $44.00, 7.1% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About CenterPoint Energy
What is the current stock price for CNP?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CNP stock trades at $41.07. The 52-week range is $36.37–$45.26, with a day range of $40.92–$41.22.
What is the P/E ratio for CNP?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CenterPoint Energy's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 24.5, meaning investors pay $24.5 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 20.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. CenterPoint Energy operates in the Utilities sector.
Does CNP pay dividends?
Yes, CenterPoint Energy pays a 2.23% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($0.92 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 54.4%. The next ex-dividend date is November 19, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for CNP?
Based on ratings from 17 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CNP is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $44.00, a 7.1% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $41.07.
What is the market cap of CNP?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, CenterPoint Energy's market capitalization is $27.36B, classifying it as a large-cap company. CenterPoint Energy operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.