CNPUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $47 — +12.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper 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 (92): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (29): 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.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own CenterPoint Energy, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.1% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $47 → $46 |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $48 → $47 |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $45 → $47 |
| 15 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $47 → $48 |
| 15 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $48 → $47 |
| 18 May 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $46 → $45 |
| 13 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | BMO Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
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Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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.
CenterPoint Energy reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.37 per diluted share and non-GAAP earnings of $0.40 per share. The company also reaffirmed its full-year non-GAAP earnings guidance of $1.89 to $1.91 per share.
Why it matters — CNP watchers would note that the company matched its earnings outlook, reinforcing confidence in its full-year financial targets.
CenterPoint Energy reported second-quarter adjusted earnings that exceeded analyst estimates, with revenues increasing 10.7% year over year and operating income rising to $534 million.
Why it matters — CNP watchers would note that the company beat earnings expectations and showed year-over-year revenue and operating income growth, signaling solid operational performance.
CenterPoint Energy held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of that call was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide investors with detailed management commentary on quarterly results and outlook.
CenterPoint (CNP) reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings, highlighting how key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals.
Why it matters — The comparison of quarterly metrics to analyst expectations and prior-year results helps investors gauge the company's operational performance.
CenterPoint Energy reported Q2 earnings of $0.40 per share, surpassing both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 and the $0.29 per share it earned a year ago.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that CenterPoint Energy's recent performance exceeded analyst expectations and improved year-over-year.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $47, with estimates ranging from $40 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 1 Aug 2026, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. ranks 50 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 (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +12.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 50 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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: $40 to $50 over the next 12 months.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. returned +10.4% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CenterPoint Energy Inc. is a public utility holding company focused on regulated energy delivery across multiple U.S.
The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 28 July 2026): "CenterPoint Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". CenterPoint Energy reported second-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $0.37 per diluted share and non-GAAP earnings of $0.40 per share. The company also reaffirmed its full-year non-GAAP earnings guidance of $1.89 to $1.91 per share.
CenterPoint Energy Inc. is a public utility holding company focused on regulated energy delivery across multiple U.S. states. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company provides electric transmission and distribution services as well as natural gas distribution to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers. Through its electric operations, CenterPoint Energy delivers power to customers in areas such as the Houston metropolitan region and parts of the Midwest, operating the infrastructure that connects power generators to end users. Its natural gas business includes intrastate gas sales, transportation, and distribution, along with related pipeline and storage services. CenterPoint Energy also engages in non-regulated energy services, including gas marketing, transportation, and storage for larger commercial and industrial clients. As a regulated utility provider, the company plays a critical role in maintaining reliable energy delivery, grid infrastructure, and gas networks that underpin regional economic activity and everyday consumption needs.
CEO Mr. Jason P. Wells CPA · 8,794 employees · United States · https://www.centerpointenergy.com