CNP
CenterPoint Energy Inc
NYSE: CNP · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
$41.72
-1.23% today
Updated 2026-05-08
Market cap
$27.63B
P/E ratio
25.91
P/S ratio
2.94x
EPS (TTM)
$1.63
Dividend yield
2.10%
52W range
$35 – $44
Volume
4.7M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
56
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C3.3
Quality
D6.0
Profitability
B3.3
Valuation
D2/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$46.31
+11.00%
12-Month target
$42.09
+0.89%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$26.92
Margin of safety
-52.49%
1 Strong Buy7 Buy9 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
Insufficient data
Risks
- Piotroski 2/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.63 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-916.00M
- 52.49% above intrinsic value
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.32B | $8.70B | $8.64B | $9.36B | $9.41B | $10.0B |
| Net income | $1.06B | $917.00M | $1.02B | $1.05B | $316.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.63 | $1.93 |
| Free cash flow | $-2.61B | $-524.00M | $-2.37B | $-2.38B | $-916.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 11.34% | 10.55% | 11.79% | 11.24% | 11.40% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | WELLS, JASON P. | Buy | 173,594 | — |
| 2026-02-19 | WELLS, JASON P. | Sale | 64,813 | $42.64 |
| 2026-02-19 | WELLS, JASON P. | Sale | 29,215 | $42.64 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
CenterPoint Energy Inc trades at $41.72. representing a P/E of 25.91x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 56/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.63, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $9.41B. with profit margins at 11.40%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $26.92.
Frequently asked questions
What is CenterPoint Energy Inc's stock price?
CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) trades at $41.72.
Is CenterPoint Energy Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 56/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $26.92.
What is the price target of CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)?
The analyst target price is $46.31, representing +11.0% upside from the current price of $41.72.
What is the intrinsic value of CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $26.92, a -52.5% margin of safety versus $41.72.
What is the future stock price of CNP by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates CenterPoint Energy Inc could reach $222.92 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is CenterPoint Energy Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $9.41B.
Piotroski F-Score?
2/9 — weak financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
0.63 — distress.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.94x
ROE9.56%
Beta0.48
50D MA$43.08
200D MA$40.02
Shares out0.65B
Float0.65B
Short ratio—
Avg volume4.7M
Performance
1 week-3.76%
1 month-3.85%
3 months+4.17%
YTD+8.82%
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