Stock Overview

CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)

NYSE · Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Electric

CenterPoint Energy Inc is a Utilities company with a market capitalization of $27.10B, a trailing P/E ratio of 24.5, and a dividend yield of 2.22%.

Market Cap
$27.10B
P/E (TTM)
24.5
Forward P/E
21.6
Price/Sales
2.8
Price/Book
2.3
EV/EBITDA
12.8
Dividend Yield
2.22%
Beta
0.46
EPS (TTM)
$1.68
Profit Margin
11.6%
ROE
9.8%
Short % of Float
6.8%
Days to Cover
6.6
52W High
$45.00
52W Low
$36.72

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$9.36B
Gross Profit
$2.69B
Operating Income
$2.11B
Net Income
$1.05B
Free Cash Flow
-$2.38B
Total Debt
$23.55B
Cash & Equivalents
$49.00M
Shareholder Equity
$11.15B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q2 2026July 28, 2026$0.40$0.37+8.1%
Q1 2026April 23, 2026$0.56$0.55+1.8%
Q4 2025February 19, 2026$0.45$0.46-3.1%
Q3 2025October 23, 2025$0.50$0.44+13.6%
Q2 2025July 24, 2025$0.29$0.30-3.3%
Q1 2025April 24, 2025$0.53$0.53+0.0%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 202644,731,3256.79%6.6+0.2%
June 30, 202644,660,5836.78%5.4+5.0%
June 15, 202642,521,2756.45%9.2+9.3%
May 29, 202638,913,2905.90%6.6+5.9%
May 15, 202636,732,1935.57%7.3-6.8%
April 30, 202639,417,4845.98%7.2-4.8%
April 15, 202641,388,7056.31%11.4+1.0%
March 31, 202640,996,1906.25%8.7+4.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CenterPoint Energy Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) has a market capitalization of $27.10B.

What is CenterPoint Energy Inc's P/E ratio?

CenterPoint Energy Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 24.5. Its forward P/E is 21.6.

Does CenterPoint Energy Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — CenterPoint Energy Inc pays a dividend yielding 2.22%, an annual payout of $0.90 per share.

What sector is CNP in?

CenterPoint Energy Inc is in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.

What is CenterPoint Energy Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 44,731,325 CNP shares were sold short, or 6.79% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 6.6. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was CenterPoint Energy Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), CenterPoint Energy Inc reported revenue of $9.36B and net income of $1.05B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.