CNP
CenterPoint Energy Inc
NYSE: CNP · UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
$37.85
-0.37% today
Updated 2026-09-22
Market cap
$25.18B
P/E ratio
22.75
P/S ratio
2.62x
EPS (TTM)
$1.68
Dividend yield
2.33%
52W range
$37 – $45
Volume
6.3M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
66
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B2.5
Quality
F6.5
Profitability
B4.0
Valuation
C1/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$42.45
+12.15%
12-Month target
$42.09
+11.20%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$22.11
Margin of safety
-71.82%
1 Strong Buy7 Buy9 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Revenue growth 10.70% QoQ
Risks
- Piotroski 1/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 0.57 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-592.00M
- 71.82% above intrinsic value
- Debt/equity 2.14x — high leverage
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 | $9.62B | $10.0B |
| Net income | $1.06B | $917.00M | $1.02B | $1.05B | $244.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.68 | $1.93 |
| Free cash flow | $-2.61B | $-524.00M | $-2.37B | $-2.38B | $-592.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 11.34% | 10.55% | 11.79% | 11.24% | 11.60% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | FITCH, LAURIE LEE | Buy | 1,000 | $40.70 |
| 2026-08-11 | WRIGHT, RUSSELL KEITH | Sale | 211 | $40.18 |
| 2026-08-11 | SOTO, JESUS JR. | Sale | 15,151 | $40.18 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
CenterPoint Energy Inc trades at $37.85. representing a P/E of 22.75x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 66/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 1/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.57, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $9.62B. with profit margins at 11.60%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $22.11.
Frequently asked questions
What is CenterPoint Energy Inc's stock price?
CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP) trades at $37.85, on a P/E of 22.8x and a P/S of 2.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is CenterPoint Energy Inc overvalued?
CenterPoint Energy Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 66/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $22.11 against the $37.85 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for CenterPoint Energy Inc's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $42.45, about 12.2% above the current $37.85. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of CNP by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $222.92, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $22.11, a -71.8% margin of safety versus today's $37.85. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is CenterPoint Energy Inc's revenue?
CenterPoint Energy Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $9.62B, and our model projects it reaching about $12.05B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
CenterPoint Energy Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.57, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorUTILITIES
IndustryUTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio2.62x
ROE9.53%
Beta0.45
50D MA$40.93
200D MA$41.43
Shares out0.66B
Float0.66B
Short ratio—
Avg volume6.3M
Performance
1 week-1.28%
1 month-3.22%
3 months-13.73%
YTD-1.30%
1 year-2.47%
3 years—
5 years—