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CNP Stock Forecast: CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$38
−0.88% on the day

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $46 — +20.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$25.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
40 / 100
Median analyst target
$46
Analysts covering
17
Revenue$2.2B+10.7% y/y
Operating income$534.0M
Net income$244.0M
Free cash flow−$592.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.3%
1M
−5.2%
YTD
+1.4%
1Y
+2.7%
From 52W high
−14.6%
From 52W low
+4.1%
$37
$45
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CNP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CenterPoint Energy, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
40 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
85
Growth
77
Momentum
62
Revisions
59
Quality
53
Accruals
41
Value
33
Issuance
29
Size
9

Volatility (85): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (29): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CNP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$45$50Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CNPHigh $50Median $46Low $39

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says17 analysts
8 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $39Median $46High $50

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
18 Sept 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$39 → $38
15 Sept 2026RBC CapitalInitiatesSector Perform$40
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$40 → $39
21 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
17 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line$45 → $43
17 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
4 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$48 → $46
4 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
23 July 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
23 July 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$47 → $46
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$48 → $47
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$45 → $47
16 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
15 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$47 → $48
15 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
18 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$48 → $47
18 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
13 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$46 → $45
13 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CNP appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CNP vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. returned +2.7% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CNP vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100105110115120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CNPS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CNP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
22.8×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.6×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / book
2.1×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.8×

Cheaper than 28% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.7%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
23.2%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Gross margin
52.5%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
24.5%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
11.6%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
9.8%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.0%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.5%

Higher than 53% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has a market value of $25.2B and an enterprise value of $49.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.6B. The latest quarter grew 10.7% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 11.6% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$2.7B, after $5.3B of capital spending.

  • CenterPoint Energy, Inc. spent $589.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 658.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 22.8×; forward P/E: 18.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.51%, paying out 54% of earnings.

  • CenterPoint Energy, Inc. employs 8,794 people — $1.1M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CNP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelUtilities - Regulated Electric
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CNPCenterPoint Energy, Inc.$25.2B
40
PPLPPL Corp.$25.0B
41
ESEversource Energy$25.5B
68
FEFirstEnergy Corp.$26.2B
58
DTEDTE Energy Co.$26.7B
46
AEEAmeren Corp.$27.7B
43
PCGPG&E Corp.$29.0B
42

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own CenterPoint Energy, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CNP news & analysis

CenterPoint (CNP) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research upgraded CenterPoint (CNP) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), citing growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The research firm suggests this upgrade could help drive the stock higher in the near term.

Why it matters — The upgrade signals improved expectations for CenterPoint's earnings outlook, which is relevant for investors tracking the stock's near-term performance.

ENLAY vs. CNP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares Enel SpA (ENLAY) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP), both stocks in the Utility - Electric Power sector, to determine which offers value investors a better opportunity at this time.

Why it matters — CNP watchers would care because the comparison assesses CenterPoint Energy's relative value among peers in the electric power utility sector.

After Plunging 6.3% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why the Trend Might Reverse for CenterPoint (CNP)

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026positive

CenterPoint (CNP) is reportedly in technically oversold territory after falling 6.3% over four weeks. The article notes strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, which it suggests may indicate the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

Why it matters — CNP watchers would care because the report points to oversold conditions and upward analyst estimate revisions as possible signals of a trend change for the stock.

CenterPoint Energy discloses customer data breach in SEC filing

Reuters · 14 Sept 2026negative

CenterPoint Energy disclosed in an SEC filing that it became aware in September of an online post claiming to have obtained a data set of certain customer information.

Why it matters — A CNP watcher would care because a disclosed customer data breach raises concerns about data security, potential regulatory scrutiny, and reputational fallout for the utility.

Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research identifies CenterPoint Energy as a top dividend stock, noting that while finding a great dividend stock is difficult, it poses the question of whether CNP has what it takes. The article evaluates CenterPoint's merits as a dividend-paying investment for shareholders.

Why it matters — CNP watchers would care because the piece highlights CenterPoint's dividend appeal, a key factor for income-focused investors tracking the stock.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CNP stock

What is the CNP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 17 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $46, with estimates ranging from $39 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CNP stock a buy right now?

Of the 17 analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CNP?

As at 19 Sept 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (85 of 100).

Will CNP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +20.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 40 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CNP stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CNP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $39 to $50 over the next 12 months.

How has CNP stock performed over the past year?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. returned +2.7% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does CenterPoint Energy, Inc. do?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a regulated utility holding company that delivers electric and natural gas services across key markets in the United States.

What is the latest news on CNP?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 18 Sept 2026): "CenterPoint (CNP) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?". Zacks Investment Research upgraded CenterPoint (CNP) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), citing growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The research firm suggests this upgrade could help drive the stock higher in the near term.

Company

About CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a regulated utility holding company that delivers electric and natural gas services across key markets in the United States. The company’s electric operations focus on transmission and distribution, maintaining the infrastructure that supports homes, businesses, and public services in the greater Houston area and southwestern Indiana. Its natural gas business provides distribution, transportation, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in states including Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio. CenterPoint Energy also operates energy infrastructure assets that support system reliability, customer connections, outage restoration, and day-to-day utility service delivery. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and plays an important role in the regulated energy delivery sector by operating essential networks that move electricity and natural gas to customers across its service territories.

CEO Mr. Jason P. Wells CPA · 8,794 employees · United States · https://www.centerpointenergy.com