CNP Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of CNP?

Mr. Scott Edward DoyleExecutive Vice President of Utility OperationsMr. Jason Michael RyanExecutive Vice President of Regulatory Services & Gov. AffairsMs. Lynne Louise Harkel-RumfordExecutive Vice President & Chief HR OfficerJackie RichertVice President of Investor Relations & TreasurerMr. Russell WrightVice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Interim Chief Accounting OfficerMs. Carol R. HellikerChief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President & Deputy Gen. CounselJohn C. HoustonDivision Senior Vice President of Compliance & High Voltage Power DeliveryMr. Philip HolderSenior Vice PresidentMr. David John Lesar B.Sc., C.P.A., CPA, M.B.A.Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMr. Jason P. WellsPres & Chief Operating OfficerMs. Monica KaruturiExecutive Vice President & Gen. CounselMs. Kara Gostenhofer RyanVice President & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Kenneth E. ColemanSenior Vice President & Chief Information OfficerJacqueline M. RichertVice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer

NYSE : CNP

CenterPoint Energy

$39.30

-0.41-1.03%

At Close 4:00 PM

64.1

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Stock Price Today

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) stock surged +0.56%, trading at $39.52 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $39.30. The stock opened at $39.54, fluctuating between $39.38 and $39.81 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

39.3

Prev. Close

25.8B

Market Cap

39.375

Day Low

25.01

P/E Ratio

1.58

EPS (TTM)

-0.83

Cash Flow per Share

39.54

Open

652.87M

Number of Shares

39.81

Day High

99.47%

Free Float in %

15.31

Book Value

4.38M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jan 20, 2026	39.81	40.00	39.27	39.30	6.23M
Jan 16, 2026	39.05	39.78	39.05	39.71	4.24M
Jan 15, 2026	39.09	39.44	38.90	39.31	3.11M
Jan 14, 2026	38.75	39.22	38.68	39.06	4.51M
Jan 13, 2026	38.23	38.60	37.93	38.60	8.96M
Jan 12, 2026	37.92	38.16	37.76	37.88	4.59M
Jan 09, 2026	38.13	38.46	37.88	37.89	3.08M
Jan 08, 2026	37.68	38.24	37.65	38.00	3.66M
Jan 07, 2026	38.30	38.38	37.60	37.75	3.37M
Jan 06, 2026	38.13	38.31	38.00	38.24	3.37M
Jan 05, 2026	38.57	38.67	37.49	38.10	5.39M
Jan 02, 2026	38.33	38.84	38.04	38.73	2.69M
Dec 31, 2025	38.62	38.65	38.32	38.34	2.36M
Dec 30, 2025	38.49	38.71	38.35	38.61	2.48M
Dec 29, 2025	38.33	38.66	38.26	38.42	2.35M
Dec 26, 2025	38.20	38.32	38.10	38.29	1.63M
Dec 24, 2025	38.09	38.24	37.95	38.20	2.59M
Dec 23, 2025	37.76	38.05	37.70	37.97	3.9M
Dec 22, 2025	37.48	37.89	37.34	37.80	3.74M
Dec 19, 2025	38.28	38.35	37.60	37.60	9.78M

Contact Details

Houston, TX 77002

United States

https://www.centerpointenergy.com 713 207 1111

About Company

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates through Electric and Natural Gas segments. The Electric segment includes electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as assets in the wholesale power market. The Natural Gas segment provides natural gas distribution services, as well as home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota; and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Texas and Louisiana through a third party. This segment also engages in the sale of regulated intrastate natural gas, and transportation and storage of natural gas for residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers. As of December 31, 2021, it served approximately 2.7 million metered customers; owned 239 substation sites with a total installed rated transformer capacity of 71,241 megavolt amperes; operated approximately 1,00,000 linear miles of natural gas distribution and transmission mains; and owned and operated 285 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Company Overview

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) closed at $39.52 USD, gaining $0.22 (0.56%) from the previous close of $39.30. The stock is currently within 5% of its 52-week high $31.76 and $40.50. With a market capitalization of about $25.80 billion, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.58). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 4.65 million shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Houston, TX, CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates in the Utilities sector and the General Utilities industry. Led by CEO Jason Wells, the company employs approximately 8,872 people and listed since January 02, 1970. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States.

Technical Performance

CNP has shown mixed momentum, gaining 3.75% over the past week and -0.86% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 2.5%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 2.37%, SMA50 1.47%, SMA200 3.44%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 59.01 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.59 points to moderate volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -2.96% below its high and over 23.74% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 5.27 million shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 4.36 million, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 25.96, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 2.84 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.34 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -9.22, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0.92 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.09%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$0.88. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. generated EPS of $1.58 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 3.47%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 8.72% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.45. The next quarter is forecast at $0.45. Next year's EPS is expected at $7.95. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 8 Strong Buy ratings, 3 Buy ratings, 16 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 1 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $47.00 to $30.00. The high target offers 19.59% upside. The low target suggests -23.66% downside. The mean target is $40.18. This offers 2.24% upside. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 23, 2025, missed forecasts by -2.91%. The prior quarter beat by -24.5%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 7.61% in July 30, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. has 652.87 million shares outstanding. The public float is 649.40 million shares, elevated short interest at 6.56% of float. This equals 32.20 million shares. The short ratio is 6.83 days. Institutional investors hold 101.09% of the float. Insiders own 0.45%. CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC holds 14.52 million shares, MCCLANAHAN DAVID M has 987.68 thousand shares and Prochazka Scott M has 359.17 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 6.20 thousand shares across 1 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, CenterPoint Energy generated $8.70B in revenue, or $13.73 per share. Gross margin was 42.39%, operating margin 20.24%, and net profit margin 10.55%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.31% and ROE at 9.49%.
On valuation metrics, CenterPoint Energy trades at a P/E of 25.96, P/S of 2.84 and P/B of 2.34. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.51 and quick ratio of 0.38. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 6.42 and cash conversion cycle is 38.45 days. Debt-to-equity is 2.08, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.11.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, CenterPoint Energy posted revenue of $8.70B, down slightly from $9.32B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $3.69B (margin 42.39%). Operating income was $1.76B (margin 20.2%). Net income was$917.00M (EPS $1.37).
The company ended the quarter with $631.00M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $18.62B, and net debt of $18.53B. Total assets were $39.72B, with equity of $9.67B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $3.88B, free cash flow of - $524.00M, and capital expenditures of - $4.40B.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that CenterPoint Energy, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 5.17%, with price expected at $41.33 by February 03, 2026, within a range of $40.55 to $42.08 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 7.18%, reaching $42.12 by April 16, 2026, with a range of $40.94 to $43.39. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 8.91%, with price at $42.80 by January 15, 2027, within a range of $41.86 to $43.81.

Key Takeaways

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) shares are flat 2.5% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows CenterPoint Energy, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 25.96. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $32.98, suggesting -16.08% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (5.17% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (7.18% over three months), and a longer-term gain (8.91% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) stock price?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) stock price is $39.52 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CNP stock reached the peak price of $39.81 while $39.38 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CNP stock occurred in the recent session was 0.56% while the dollar amount for the price change in CNP stock was $0.22.

CNP's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed CNP is part of General Utilities industry that operates in the broader Utilities sector. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of CNP?

Mr. Scott Edward Doyle
Executive Vice President of Utility Operations
Mr. Jason Michael Ryan
Executive Vice President of Regulatory Services & Gov. Affairs
Ms. Lynne Louise Harkel-Rumford
Executive Vice President & Chief HR Officer
Jackie Richert
Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer
Mr. Russell Wright
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Interim Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Carol R. Helliker
Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Senior Vice President & Deputy Gen. Counsel
John C. Houston
Division Senior Vice President of Compliance & High Voltage Power Delivery
Mr. Philip Holder
Senior Vice President
Mr. David John Lesar B.Sc., C.P.A., CPA, M.B.A.
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Jason P. Wells
Pres & Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Monica Karuturi
Executive Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Ms. Kara Gostenhofer Ryan
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Kenneth E. Coleman
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Jacqueline M. Richert
Vice President of Investor Relations & Treasurer

How CNP did perform over past 52-week?

CNP's closing price is 23.74% higher than its 52-week low of $31.76 where as its distance from 52-week high of $40.50 is -2.96%.

How many employees does CNP have?

Number of CNP employees currently stands at 8,872.

Link for CNP official website?

Official Website of CNP is: https://www.centerpointenergy.com

How do I contact CNP?

CNP could be contacted at phone 713 207 1111 and can also be accessed through its website. CNP operates from 1111 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, United States.

How many shares of CNP are traded daily?

CNP stock volume for the day was 4.38M shares. The average number of CNP shares traded daily for last 3 months was 4.65M.

What is the market cap of CNP currently?

The market value of CNP currently stands at $25.80B with its latest stock price at $39.52 and 652.87M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	8872
Beta	0.58
Sales or Revenue	$8.70B
5Y Sales Change%	-0.416%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Utilities
Industry	General Utilities

CNP Company Profile and Key Details

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