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CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CNPNYSEUtilitiesUtilities - Regulated Electric

$41.07Today:- (-)1Y +4.04%

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, 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 17 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 17 unique analysts
(25 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence9.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$44.00
+7.13% 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)

Shelby Tucker
TD Cowen
BuyInitiates
$47.00
Meike Becker
HSBC
BuyInitiates
$44.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$38.00 → $39.00
Nicholas Campanella
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$44.00 → $41.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$48.00 → $45.00
Sophie Karp
KeyBanc
BuyMaintains
$46.00 → $44.00
Jeremy Tonet
JP Morgan
HoldReiterates
$46.00 → $44.00
Richard Sunderland
Truist
BuyMaintains
$46.00 → $44.00
Ross Fowler
BofA Securities
HoldReiterates
$44.00 → $39.00
Ryan Levine
Citi
HoldMaintains
$47.00 → $43.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
Jewel Saha
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-
David Arcaro
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$39.00 → $38.00
Stephen D'Ambrisi
RBC Capital
HoldInitiates
$40.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$49.00
Shahriar Pourreza
Wells Fargo
BuyMaintains
$49.00
Jeremy Tonet
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$47.00 → $46.00
Nicholas Amicucci
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$45.00 → $43.00
Richard Sunderland
Truist
BuyMaintains
$48.00 → $46.00
Andrew Weisel
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$49.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$47.00 → $48.00
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research
BuyReiterates
$48.00 → $49.00
James Thalacker
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$47.00 → $48.00
Steve Fleishman
Wolfe Research
BuyReiterates
$48.00 → $49.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CNP?

The analyst consensus rating for CNP is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 17 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CNP?

The average 12-month price target for CNP is $44.00, representing an upside of 7.1% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $41.07.

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.