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CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
$43.71-- (--)
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 9 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 9 unique analysts
(10 total ratings in last 90 days)
Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$44.75
↑ 2.38% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest CNP Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
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Nicholas Amicucci
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$42.00 → $44.00
Sophie Karp
Keybanc
BuyMaintains
$41.00 → $47.00
Anthony Crowdell
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$42.00 → $44.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$49.00
Ryan Levine
Citi
HoldMaintains
$41.00 → $47.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$47.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$44.00 → $47.00
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$41.00 → $38.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyUpgrades
$42.00 → $42.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CNP?

The analyst consensus rating for CNP is "Buy" based on 9 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for CNP?

The average 12-month price target for CNP is $44.75, representing an upside of 2.4% from the current price of $43.71.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.