CNPUtilities · Utilities - Regulated ElectricThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering CenterPoint Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $46 — +17.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 (84): 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.
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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 +17.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $40 → $39 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $45 → $43 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $48 → $46 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 23 July 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $47 → $46 |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $48 → $47 |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $45 → $47 |
| 16 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 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 | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
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 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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An executive at the utility disposed of 17,075 shares valued at approximately $686,000, based on the August 11, 2026 weighted average sale price. This sale reduced the executive's direct equity holdings by 9%.
Why it matters — CNP watchers track insider transactions because a 9% reduction in an executive's direct holdings may signal their view of the company's prospects.
A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers was published on Seeking Alpha, noting companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates for the week of August 16.
Why it matters — CNP investors monitoring dividend trends may find this summary useful for tracking whether CenterPoint Energy appears in dividend-change or ex-dividend-date listings.
CenterPoint Energy released findings from a third-party economic impact study by IdeaSmiths of its proposed Southeast Texas transmission resiliency and reliability projects. The study estimates the projects could add over $18 billion per year to the Texas economy, generate more than $120 million annually in local property taxes, and create approximately 41,000 jobs during construction.
Why it matters — The study highlights potential economic benefits associated with CenterPoint's proposed Texas transmission projects, which may be relevant to the company's growth and reliability plans for CNP watchers.
CenterPoint Energy announced a "Customer Savings Initiative" projecting more than $5 billion in affordability savings for Texas electric customers over the next decade, driven by additional large load customers paying for more infrastructure charges. The company also committed to advancing Governor Greg Abbott's call for greater transparency and clear standards for data centers, as well as the requirements of Senate Bill 6.
Why it matters — A CNP watcher would care because the initiative signals the company's focus on customer affordability and lower infrastructure charges in Greater Houston, while positioning itself on regulatory issues around data centers in Texas.
Zacks Investment Research highlights the benefits of dividend investing and examines whether CenterPoint Energy (CNP) qualifies as a strong dividend stock.
Why it matters — CNP watchers would care because the article evaluates the company's dividend quality, which is a key factor for income-focused investors.
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.
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. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 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 (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +17.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CenterPoint Energy, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 22 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: $39 to $50 over the next 12 months.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. returned +5.1% over the 12 months to 24 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 (The Motley Fool, 22 Aug 2026): "Insider Sells Over 17,000 Shares of Utility Stock, Valued at Nearly $700,000". An executive at the utility disposed of 17,075 shares valued at approximately $686,000, based on the August 11, 2026 weighted average sale price. This sale reduced the executive's direct equity holdings by 9%.
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