CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

NYSE:CNP Stock Report

Market Cap: US$24.7b

CenterPoint Energy Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

CenterPoint Energy is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 11.2% and 5.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 9.2% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 10.4% in 3 years.

Key information

11.2%

Earnings growth rate

9.2%

EPS growth rate

Integrated Utilities earnings growth8.9%
Revenue growth rate5.2%
Future return on equity10.4%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated24 Apr 2025

Recent future growth updates

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Just Missed Revenue By 5.1%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 03
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Just Missed Revenue By 5.1%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Recent updates

Is There Now An Opportunity In CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)?

Apr 02
Is There Now An Opportunity In CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)?

These 4 Measures Indicate That CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Is Using Debt Extensively

Mar 06
These 4 Measures Indicate That CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Is Using Debt Extensively

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNP) P/E Ratio

Feb 14
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNP) P/E Ratio

CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:CNP) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Jan 30
CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:CNP) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:CNP) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Jan 06
CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:CNP) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)

Jan 04
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)

At US$31.76, Is It Time To Put CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) On Your Watch List?

Dec 20
At US$31.76, Is It Time To Put CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) On Your Watch List?

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.22

Dec 20
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.22

Do CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:CNP) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Dec 04
Do CenterPoint Energy's (NYSE:CNP) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

CenterPoint Energy: Increased Equity Funding A Headwind (Downgrade)

Nov 26

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.21

Nov 04
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.21

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Has No Shortage Of Debt

Oct 29
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Has No Shortage Of Debt

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.21

Sep 29
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.21

A Look At The Fair Value Of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)

Sep 24
A Look At The Fair Value Of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP)

At US$27.76, Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Worth Looking At Closely?

Sep 06
At US$27.76, Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Worth Looking At Closely?

CenterPoint Energy: The Hurricane Beryl Challenge

Sep 01

CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Jul 29
CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

CenterPoint Energy: Poised For Steady Long-Term Growth

Jun 22

Subdued Growth No Barrier To CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNP) Price

Jun 21
Subdued Growth No Barrier To CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNP) Price

Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Jun 05
Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

What Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNP) Share Price Doing?

May 21
What Is CenterPoint Energy, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNP) Share Price Doing?

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Just Missed Revenue By 5.1%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 03
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. Just Missed Revenue By 5.1%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

CenterPoint Energy's Growth Offsets Increased Share Issuance

Mar 20

CenterPoint Energy: Well-Positioned For Ongoing Dividend Growth

Nov 30

CenterPoint Energy: Improved Valuation, Strong Balance Sheet Make For A Haven

Sep 18

CenterPoint Energy: Delivering Electricity In Texas

Jul 10

Catalyst Watch: Heat Waves And The Economy

Jul 01

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CNP - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202710,2481,393-1,0973,42812
12/31/20269,7991,250-1,2733,16613
12/31/20259,4511,135-1,4272,5104
3/31/20258,943966-3,0522,011N/A
12/31/20248,6431,019-2,3742,139N/A
9/30/20248,563963-1,5212,058N/A
6/30/20248,5671,026-1,2902,509N/A
3/31/20248,537904-1,4212,702N/A
12/31/20238,696867-5243,877N/A
9/30/20239,225797-1,1093,554N/A
6/30/20239,268730-1,4843,314N/A
3/31/20239,337803-1,7532,943N/A
12/31/20229,3211,008-2,6091,810N/A
9/30/20228,924911-2,2311,864N/A
6/30/20228,770849-1,5852,076N/A
3/31/20228,568840-1,1332,283N/A
12/31/20218,352573-3,14222N/A
9/30/20218,092635-2,81639N/A
6/30/20217,9651,721-2,963-262N/A
3/31/20217,7981,640-2,874-348N/A
12/31/20207,418307-6011,995N/A
9/30/20207,383328-5821,991N/A
6/30/20207,419-663-3702,245N/A
3/31/20207,502-631-6042,029N/A
12/31/20197,564398-8681,638N/A
9/30/20198,581547-8091,543N/A
6/30/20199,135478-5061,617N/A
3/31/20199,663282971,923N/A
12/31/20186,277361N/A2,136N/A
9/30/201810,1911,539N/A2,068N/A
6/30/201810,0771,555N/A1,833N/A
3/31/201810,0341,765N/A1,584N/A
12/31/20179,6141,792N/A1,417N/A
9/30/20179,057597N/A1,504N/A
6/30/20178,848607N/A1,547N/A
3/31/20178,279470N/A1,611N/A
12/31/20167,528432N/A1,923N/A
9/30/20167,238-178N/A1,802N/A
6/30/20166,979-748N/A1,804N/A
3/31/20166,937-669N/A1,836N/A
12/31/20157,386-692N/A1,870N/A
9/30/20157,967-7N/A1,791N/A
6/30/20158,144527N/A1,807N/A
3/31/20158,496557N/A1,683N/A
12/31/20149,226611N/A1,397N/A
9/30/20149,038548N/A1,605N/A
6/30/20148,871556N/A1,535N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CNP's forecast earnings growth (11.2% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).

Earnings vs Market: CNP's earnings (11.2% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CNP's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CNP's revenue (5.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.1% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CNP's revenue (5.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CNP's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (10.4%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/25 22:07
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/25 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is covered by 32 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Gary HovisArgus Research Company
Daniel FordBarclays
Nicholas CampanellaBarclays