CenterPoint Energy, Inc.(CNP)Earnings, Financials & Key RatiosCenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
the persistent negative free cash flow and a high P/E of 28.15 suggest that the market may be overvaluing the current growth trajectory relative to the underlying regulatory risks.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 23, 2026 | $0.56vs $0.58-3.4% | $3.0Bvs $2.9B+4.2% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $0.45vs $0.45+0.0% | $2.5Bvs $2.2B+11.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $0.50vs $0.45+10.9% | $2.0Bvs $2.1B-6.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $0.29vs $0.38-24.5% | $1.9Bvs $2.2B-11.8% |
Recent stock market news and headlines for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
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Key metrics vs top competitors for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43.73 | $28.55B | 27.33 | 8.26% | 11.24% | 9.64% | 2% | |
| $46.88 | $22.48B | 24.04 | 21.76% | 14.1% | 8.4% | — | |
| $48.28 | $9.96B | 20.81 | 9.21% | 14.03% | 9.47% | — | |
| $86.19 | $19.87B | 23.55 | 1.65% | 14.71% | 8.65% | — | |
| $40.54 | $3.35B | 17.03 | 1.34% | 10.75% | 7.65% | — | |
| $106.30 | $12.88B | 21.05 | 4.2% | 11.99% | 9.27% | — |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Apr 23, 2026·SEC
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CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) reported $9.41B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 130% increase from $4.10B in 1996.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) grew revenue by 8.3% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is profitable, generating $1.07B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (11.2% net margin).
Yes, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.00%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.6%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) had negative free cash flow of $2.67B in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) has a dividend payout ratio of 55%. This suggests the dividend is well-covered and sustainable.
