Market Cap
$24.3B
CNP
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
$37.21 ▲ +1.11%
Prev close $36.80Market cap$24.3B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$45.06 (+21.1%)
▲ Neutral
Analyst conviction 5/10
High Impact Filing (7/10)34 New Institutional Positions16 Institutional Exits Traditional Energy
Snapshot
The big-picture read on CNP right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Large Cap
Analyst Consensus
Buy (52%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$23.3B
Inst. Activity
34 buys / 16 sells
Insider Activity
$40.7K buy / $0.00 sell
Insider Net $
$40.7K
SEC Reports
6
Press Releases
2
Price chart 30d -5.8%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 other
CenterPoint Energy completes sale of its Ohio natural gas business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.62 billion
HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) ("CenterPoint" or the "Co
Aug 17, 2026 Insider
Fitch Laurie Lee bought 1,000 shares
Director @ $40.70 ($40.7K)
Aug 11, 2026 Insider
Soto Jesus Jr. surrendered for taxes 1,924 shares
EVP and COO @ $40.18 ($77.3K)
Aug 11, 2026 Insider
Jul 30, 2026 SEC Soto Jesus Jr. surrendered for taxes 15,151 shares
EVP and COO @ $40.18 ($608.8K)
CenterPoint Energy filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for an offering of Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Junior Subordi
424B5 — Impact 3/10
CenterPoint Energy declared a regular quarterly common stock dividend of $0.2400 per share, a $0.01 increase over the pr
Impact 2/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ — ADD
17,503,887 shares ($770.9M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
9,310,336 shares ($410.0M)
Analyst ratings buy % +15.6%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
52% rate it Buy or better · 23 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 55% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | RBC Capital | INITIATE | Sector Perform | 55% |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 55% |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line | 59% |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Keybanc | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 52% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 53% |
| Jul 16, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Jul 15, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 53% |
| May 18, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 52% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 54% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 57% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 50% |
Price targets
Where 17 covering analysts think CNP trades over the next 12 months.
$45.06 +21.1% upside Strong Buy
Current$37.21 Low$38.00 Median$46.00 High$50.00 17 analysts
$38.00$50.00
Analyst rating Buy· 2.2/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
6 SEC filing reports analyzed · 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 5 neutral · avg impact 4.0/10.Plus 2 press releases.
NEUTRAL424B53/10
CenterPoint Energy filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for an offering of Fixed-to-Fixed Reset
Jul 30, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K4/10
CenterPoint Energy entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement to issue and sell up to $1.0B of co
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL424B54/10
CenterPoint Energy filed a prospectus supplement for an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering of up to
May 15, 2026
NEUTRALS-3ASR3/10
CenterPoint Energy filed an automatic shelf registration statement (S-3ASR) covering an indeterminat
May 15, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 1, 2026
other
CenterPoint Energy completes sale of its Ohio natural gas business to National Fuel Gas Company for $2.62 billion
HOUSTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) ("CenterPoint" or the "Company") today announced that it has successfully c
Oct 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 61.0% short (1.8M / 3.0M)
Short: 1,831,191 | Exempt: 8 | TRF Vol: 3,003,667 | Short Ratio: 61.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 81.1% short (1.6M / 1.9M)
Short: 1,565,168 | Exempt: 178 | TRF Vol: 1,930,223 | Short Ratio: 81.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 29, 2026
announcement
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. to Host Webcast of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Houston, TX, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP) has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at
Sep 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 69.3% short (1.2M / 1.7M)
Short: 1,211,023 | Exempt: 855 | TRF Vol: 1,746,362 | Short Ratio: 69.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.49 | $0.44–$0.56 | -1.8% | -0.4% | 2↑ 5↓ | $2.1B | 11 |
| Next Q | $0.46 | $0.41–$0.50 | 2.8% | +0.4% | 1↑ 7↓ | $2.5B | 11 |
| Current FY | $1.91 | $1.89–$1.93 | 8.6% | -0.1% | 3↑ 1↓ | $9.9B | 19 |
| Next FY | $2.09 | $2.02–$2.12 | 9.2% | +0.0% | 6↑ 2↓ | $10.4B | 19 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.491 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.493 | -0.002 |
| 30d ago | $0.493 | -0.002 |
| 60d ago | $0.499 | -0.008 |
| 90d ago | $0.494 | -0.003 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own CNP (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $23.3B total value (529,287,720 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: Capital, BlackRock,, Capital. Net buying activity: 34 institutions added/increased vs 16 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research Global Investors | 71,382,073 | $3.1B | 13.5% | — |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 58,370,515 | $2.6B | 11.0% | — |
| Capital International Investors | 44,148,583 | $1.9B | 8.3% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 42,737,918 | $1.9B | 8.1% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 37,126,834 | $1.6B | 7.0% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 33,968,721 | $1.5B | 6.4% | — |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 17,503,887 | $770.9M | 3.3% | ADD +42.4% |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 17,368,126 | $761.9M | 3.3% | — |
| FMR LLC | 13,700,549 | $603.4M | 2.6% | — |
| Boston Partners | 12,277,423 | $540.5M | 2.3% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | ADD | 12,288,532 | 17,503,887 | +42.4% | $770.9M |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 9,310,336 | — | $410.0M |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 2,836,177 | 4,307,806 | +51.9% | $189.7M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 6,567,564 | 3,527,112 | -46.3% | $155.3M |
| Artemis Investment Management LLP | ADD | 2,052,324 | 2,756,248 | +34.3% | $121.4M |
| ONTARIO TEACHERS PENSION PLAN BOARD | DOUBLED | 16,091 | 2,410,776 | +14882.1% | $106.2M |
| CITIGROUP INC | DOUBLED | 1,038,137 | 2,403,603 | +131.5% | $105.9M |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC | DOUBLED | 694,818 | 2,220,792 | +219.6% | $97.8M |
| DANSKE BANK A/S | DOUBLED | 25,798 | 1,296,998 | +4927.5% | $57.1M |
| MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | DOUBLED | 547,691 | 1,108,855 | +102.5% | $48.8M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
17 insiders, 36 transactions. Net $40.7K — $40.7K bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Fitch Laurie Lee | Director | BUY | 1,000 | $40.70 | $40.7K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Soto Jesus Jr. | EVP and COO | TAX W/H | 1,924 | $40.18 | $77.3K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Soto Jesus Jr. | EVP and COO | TAX W/H | 15,151 | $40.18 | $608.8K |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Wright Russell Keith | VP and CAO | TAX W/H | 211 | $40.18 | $8.5K |
| May 5, 2026 | Foster Christopher A | EVP and CFO | TAX W/H | 5,867 | $43.53 | $255.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Fitch Laurie Lee | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Cloonan Wendolynn Montoya | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | DUGANIER BARBARA J | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Malik Thaddeus J. | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Seavers Dean | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for CNP.
Shares short
46,673,652
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+5.6%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
7.7
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈7.1%
Estimate — not % of float
All CNP filing & press-release reports (8)
- 424B5 reportJul 30, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportJul 16, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 15, 2026
- 424B5 reportMay 15, 2026
- S-3ASR reportMay 15, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 23, 2026
- DEFA14A reportApr 6, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 27, 2026