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CNP·CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$43.77
Open
$43.37
Market Cap
28.55B
52W High
$45.22
Low
$43.32
P. Close
$43.55
P/E
26.66
52W Low
$35.59
Fwd P/E
20.89
DailyIQ Est.
$46.69
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
CenterPoint Energy has announced that it will host a webcast of its Q2 2026 earnings conference call on July 28 at 5:00 PM ET, giving investors a direct window into the company’s financial performance and guidance. The webcast will include earnings results, guidance, and a Q&A session, which should clarify the company’s operating outlook and capital‑allocation plans. Analysts are already projecting a double‑digit increase in EPS for the quarter, suggesting stronger operating performance that could lift the stock in the short term. BTIG has opened a neutral rating on CNP, citing steady cash flow and regulatory exposure, which signals that the firm is viewed as a stable, income‑generating utility amid uncertain energy‑transition dynamics. The neutral stance, combined with the upcoming earnings release, means traders should watch for any deviation from the double‑digit EPS forecast that could shift sentiment. In the broader context, CNP’s performance relative to the S&P 500 and its dividend yield have been highlighted as key factors, indicating that market participants are evaluating the stock’s risk‑adjusted returns. The company’s potential role in the data‑center boom has also been discussed, with its infrastructure investments and cost structure positioning it as a possible beneficiary of growing data‑center power demand. Therefore, traders should monitor the earnings webcast for actual results, any forward guidance on capital spending, and any updates on data‑center contracts that could influence the company’s future cash flows. Finally, any regulatory filings or changes in utility regulation that could affect CNP’s operating environment should be watched closely, as they could materially impact the company’s long‑term profitability.
Earnings Summary
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (CNP) is a utility holding company that delivers electric and natural gas services across the United States, operating through transmission, distribution, and wholesale power markets in Indiana and gas sales, transportation, and distribution in Texas, Louisiana, and other states. The company serves nearly 2.8 million customers and operates within the regulated electric utilities sector, where stable cash flows and regulatory decisions shape performance. In the most recent reporting cycle, CNP posted Q4 2025 revenue of $2.505 billion and EPS of $0.45, slightly below the $0.45164 estimate, while Q1 2026 revenue climbed to $2.975 billion with EPS of $0.56 versus a $0.5842 forecast; compared to the prior two quarters of Q2 2025 ($1.944 billion, $0.29) and Q3 2025 ($1.988 billion, $0.50), the company has accelerated both top‑line and bottom‑line growth, though it has missed consensus in three of the last four quarters, with only Q3 2025 representing a beat. Over the past year, revenue has risen from $2.262 billion in Q4 2024 to $2.505 billion in Q4 2025 (≈10.8 % YoY) and then to $2.975 billion in Q1 2026 (≈18.5 % YoY), while EPS has grown from $0.40 to $0.45 (≈12.5 %) and then to $0.56 (≈40 % YoY), underscoring a consistent pattern of revenue expansion amid earnings misses. Recent news highlights an upcoming Q2 2026 earnings webcast scheduled for July 28, a neutral rating from BTIG emphasizing steady cash flow and regulatory exposure, and anticipation of regulatory filings that could influence rate‑setting outcomes; these developments suggest that investors should focus on how regulatory decisions and capital allocation plans will shape the company’s cash‑flow profile. Forward‑looking watch points include monitoring the Q2 2026 earnings release for actual EPS figures and guidance, paying close attention to any revisions in dividend policy or capital‑distribution plans, and tracking regulatory filings that could alter the company’s rate‑setting environment, all of which will be critical to assessing CNP’s future profitability and shareholder returns.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.25$0.34$0.44$0.53$0.63Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.37 - -
Q1'26$0.58$0.56-4.1%
Q4'25$0.45$0.45-0.4%
Q3'25$0.44$0.50+12.6%
Q2'25$0.30$0.29-4.6%
Q1'25$0.53$0.53-0.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.8B$2.1B$2.5B$2.8B$3.1BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.0B - -
Q1'26$2.9B$3.0B+3.3%
Q4'25$2.2B$2.5B+12.5%
Q3'25 - $2.0B -
Q2'25 - $1.9B -
Q1'25 - $2.9B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CNP Stock Snapshot

CNP is currently trading at $43.77, giving CenterPoint Energy, Inc. a market cap of 28.55B and a P/E ratio of 26.7. Today's range spans $43.32–$43.77, with shares opening at $43.37 and moving up $0.22 (0.5%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 51/100.

Over the past year CNP has traded between $35.59 and $45.22 - the current price is +23.0% off the 52-week low and -3.2% from the high. 26 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $46.12 (range $39.00–$50.00), implying upside of +5.4%.

If you're looking for bullish momentum in Utilities, CNP is putting up the numbers: 82/100 technical score, BUY signal, neutral sentiment at 51/100. Price: $43.77 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 26.7) The 28.55B market cap keeps it in play for institutional position sizes, and the $35.59–$45.22 annual range shows this stock can make real moves when it gets directional conviction behind it.

What makes CNP's BUY setup (82/100) particularly actionable at 28.55B in Utilities capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $43.77 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $35.59–$45.22), with sentiment running neutral at 51/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.