CNPUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 21 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — +7.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
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): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (28): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $41 → $43 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | HSBC | Initiates | Buy | $44 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Buy | $47 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $38 → $39 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $44 → $41 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $48 → $45 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $46 → $44 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $46 → $44 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $46 → $44 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $47 → $43 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $39 → $38 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Sector Perform | $40 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Sector Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. returned +8.3% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $28.2B and an enterprise value of $52.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.6B. The latest quarter grew 10.2% 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.
Trailing P/E: 24.4×; forward P/E: 20.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.26%, paying out 53% of earnings.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. employs 8,794 people — $1.1M of revenue per employee.
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CenterPoint Energy increased its 10-year capital plan by $4 billion and expects annual rate base growth of more than 14% through 2030.
Why it matters — The expanded capital plan and expected rate base growth are key details for investors tracking CNP’s long-term investment outlook.
Barron’s reports that public polling has found Americans view data centers as contributing to higher household energy costs and harming the environment. The headline frames data-center-related stocks as potentially at risk.
Why it matters — A CNP watcher may note public concern about data centers’ energy costs and environmental impact as relevant context for the company.
Seeking Alpha reports that CenterPoint Energy raised its 2023 EPS guidance to $1.90–$1.92 and initiated 2027 guidance of $2.07–$2.09, with a stated long-term EPS growth target of 8%–9%. The article cites Houston-area demand, a $4 billion capital expenditure increase and cost management.
Why it matters — The updated guidance and planned investments offer CNP watchers details on the company’s growth outlook and its response to demand, particularly in Houston Electric.
CenterPoint Energy beat third-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue estimates, with sales up 10.2% year over year. The company also raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance.
Why it matters — The results and higher guidance give CNP watchers an update on quarterly performance and the company’s full-year outlook.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of CenterPoint Energy’s Q3 2026 earnings call. The excerpt provides no further details about the discussion.
Why it matters — The transcript is a source for CNP watchers seeking details from the company’s quarterly earnings call, but none are included in the excerpt.
The 21 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $44, with estimates ranging from $39 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 21 analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ranks 42 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +7.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. returned +8.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a regulated utility holding company that delivers electric and natural gas services across key markets in the United States.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 4 Nov 2026): "CenterPoint Energy: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". CenterPoint Energy increased its 10-year capital plan by $4 billion and expects annual rate base growth of more than 14% through 2030.
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
