CNP
CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC
$42.90
+0.82%
$28.1B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$28.1B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (57%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$19.7B
Inst. Activity25 buys / 20 sells
SEC Reports5
Press Releases1
Recent Activity
Jun 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 72.0% short (1.1M / 1.5M)
Short: 1,104,563 | Exempt: 476 | TRF Vol: 1,533,730 | Short Ratio: 72.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark
May 15, 2026
SEC
CenterPoint Energy entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement to issue and sell up to $1.0B of common stock via an at
8-K — Impact 4/10
May 15, 2026
SEC
CenterPoint Energy filed a prospectus supplement for an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering of up to $1,000,000,000 of c
424B5 — Impact 4/10
May 15, 2026
SEC
CenterPoint Energy filed an automatic shelf registration statement (S-3ASR) covering an indeterminate amount of securiti
S-3ASR — Impact 3/10
May 5, 2026
Insider
Foster Christopher A surrendered for taxes 5,867 shares
EVP and CFO @ $43.53 ($255.4K)
May 1, 2026
Insider
Fitch Laurie Lee was granted 4,037 shares
Director
May 1, 2026
Insider
Cloonan Wendolynn Montoya was granted 4,037 shares
Director
Inst.
Capital Research Global Investors — DOUBLED
72,275,884 shares ($3.1B)
Price Targets
$46.00
+7.2% upside
Buy
Current $42.90
Low $39.00
Median $47.00
High $50.00
16 analysts
$39.00
$50.00
Analyst Ratings
4Strong Buy
9Buy
10Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| May 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 4, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line → In-Line |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Truist Securities | INITIATE | Buy |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.37 ▼ -1.2% | $0.32 — $0.43 | 27% YoY | 10 |
| Next Q | $0.49 ▲ +4.0% | $0.43 — $0.56 | -1% YoY | 10 |
| Current FY | $1.91 | $1.90 — $1.92 | 8% YoY | 17 |
| Next FY | $2.08 | $2.02 — $2.12 | 9% YoY | 17 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
CenterPoint Energy entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement to issue and sell up to $1.0B of common stock via an at
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
424B5
4/10
CenterPoint Energy filed a prospectus supplement for an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering of up to $1,000,000,000 of c
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
2/10
CenterPoint Energy announced the date and time for its First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call. The press release co
Mar 27, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Research Global Investors | $3.1B | DOUBLED |
| BlackRock, Inc. | $2.5B | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $1.8B | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $1.6B | — |
| Capital International Investors | $1.6B | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Foster Christopher | F | $255.4K |
| May 1, 2026 | Fitch Laurie | A | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Cloonan Wendolynn | A | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | DUGANIER BARBARA | A | $0.00 |
| May 1, 2026 | Malik Thaddeus | A | $0.00 |
50 institutional holders with $19.7B total value (455,356,949 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: Capital, BlackRock,, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 25 institutions added/increased vs 20 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capital Research Global Investors | 72,275,884 | $3.1B | 15.9% | DOUBLED +245.1% |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 57,297,637 | $2.5B | 12.6% | — |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 42,510,960 | $1.8B | 9.3% | — |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 36,204,869 | $1.6B | 8.0% | — |
| 5 | Capital International Investors | 36,085,129 | $1.6B | 7.9% | TRIM -58.1% |
| 6 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 33,774,982 | $1.5B | 7.4% | — |
| 7 | FMR LLC | 13,443,075 | $580.2M | 3.0% | — |
| 8 | DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | 12,288,532 | $530.4M | 2.7% | — |
| 9 | Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 10,353,514 | $447.0M | 2.3% | — |
| 10 | MORGAN STANLEY | 9,493,380 | $409.7M | 2.1% | — |
| 11 | Invesco Ltd. | 9,108,357 | $393.1M | 2.0% | — |
| 12 | JENNISON ASSOCIATES LLC | 7,517,003 | $324.4M | 1.7% | — |
| 13 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 7,015,688 | $302.8M | 1.5% | ADD +92.2% |
| 14 | Pictet Asset Management Holding SA | 6,910,848 | $298.3M | 1.5% | — |
| 15 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 6,567,564 | $283.5M | 1.4% | — |
| 16 | FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | 6,423,710 | $277.2M | 1.4% | ADD +25.8% |
| 17 | Legal & General Group Plc | 5,879,609 | $253.8M | 1.3% | — |
| 18 | Capital World Investors | 5,272,958 | $227.6M | 1.2% | NEW |
| 19 | MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | 5,167,717 | $223.0M | 1.1% | — |
| 20 | Clearbridge Investments, LLC | 4,890,189 | $211.1M | 1.1% | — |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Research Global Investors | DOUBLED | 20,941,909 | 72,275,884 | +245.1% | $3.1B | 2026-Q1 |
| Capital International Investors | TRIM | 86,030,252 | 36,085,129 | -58.1% | $1.6B | 2026-Q1 |
| Capital World Investors | NEW | — | 5,272,958 | — | $227.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Artemis Investment Management LLP | ADD | 1,595,867 | 2,052,324 | +28.6% | $88.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Amundi | ADD | 845,654 | 1,414,392 | +67.3% | $61.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | NEAR_EXIT | 5,537,075 | 1,322,419 | -76.1% | $57.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Freestone Grove Partners LP | TRIM | 2,111,044 | 1,266,389 | -40.0% | $54.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM | TRIM | 1,647,776 | 1,194,133 | -27.5% | $51.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Gotham Asset Management, LLC | ADD | 805,065 | 1,024,416 | +27.2% | $44.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| Capital International, Inc./CA/ | ADD | 399,180 | 692,437 | +73.5% | $29.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | NEW | — | 676,653 | — | $29.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| VOLORIDGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | NEW | — | 597,384 | — | $25.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | TRIM | 996,778 | 476,867 | -52.2% | $20.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| Verition Fund Management LLC | TRIM | 1,034,468 | 396,785 | -61.6% | $17.1M | 2026-Q1 |
| Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. | NEW | — | 365,719 | — | $15.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| Tredje AP-fonden | TRIM | 1,235,521 | 328,840 | -73.4% | $14.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. | DOUBLED | 78,098 | 232,604 | +197.8% | $10.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| Cerity Partners LLC | ADD | 142,890 | 216,090 | +51.2% | $9.3M | 2026-Q1 |
| DnB Asset Management AS | TRIM | 277,742 | 198,062 | -28.7% | $8.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| Wealthfront Advisers LLC | ADD | 151,766 | 193,710 | +27.6% | $8.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA /FI/ | TRIM | 283,389 | 174,884 | -38.3% | $7.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | ADD | 78,755 | 152,285 | +93.4% | $6.6M | 2026-Q1 |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP | TRIM | 223,806 | 147,908 | -33.9% | $6.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 21,466 | 134,258 | +525.4% | $5.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| HighTower Advisors, LLC | ADD | 102,988 | 132,724 | +28.9% | $5.7M | 2026-Q1 |
16 unique insiders with 27 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Herman Michael Albert | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Miranda Manuel Benito | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Lewis Raquelle Wooten | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Franklin Chris | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| May 1, 2026 | Pound Ted | Director | AWARD | 4,037 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Ryan Jason Michael | EVP, Reg. Svcs. & Gov. Affairs | AWARD | 69,271 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Ryan Jason Michael | EVP, Reg. Svcs. & Gov. Affairs | TAX W/H | 23,868 | $42.64 | $1.0M |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Karuturi Monica | EVP and General Counsel | AWARD | 80,596 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Karuturi Monica | EVP and General Counsel | TAX W/H | 28,282 | $42.64 | $1.2M |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Wells Jason P. | President & CEO | AWARD | 173,594 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Wells Jason P. | President & CEO | TAX W/H | 64,813 | $42.64 | $2.8M |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Colvin Kristie | SVP and CAO | AWARD | 25,646 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Colvin Kristie | SVP and CAO | TAX W/H | 6,719 | $42.64 | $286.5K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Foster Christopher A | EVP and CFO | AWARD | 76,929 | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Foster Christopher A | EVP and CFO | TAX W/H | 26,843 | $42.64 | $1.1M |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Karuturi Monica | EVP and General Counsel | AWARD | 20,872 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Colvin Kristie | SVP and CAO | AWARD | 3,325 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Foster Christopher A | EVP and CFO | AWARD | 25,076 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Ryan Jason Michael | EVP, Reg. Svcs. & Gov. Affairs | AWARD | 13,666 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Soto Jesus Jr. | EVP and COO | AWARD | 20,207 | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Wells Jason P. | President & CEO | AWARD | 76,736 | — | — |
5 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 1 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 4 neutral. Avg impact: 4.2/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
4/10
CenterPoint Energy entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement to issue and sell up to $1.0B of co
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
424B5
4/10
CenterPoint Energy filed a prospectus supplement for an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering of up to
May 15, 2026
NEUTRAL
S-3ASR
3/10
CenterPoint Energy filed an automatic shelf registration statement (S-3ASR) covering an indeterminat
May 15, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
CenterPoint Energy reported Q1 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $0.56, beating the prior year's $0.53, driven by
Apr 23, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
CenterPoint Energy is seeking shareholder approval for Proposal 4 to amend its charter to include a
Apr 6, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Hold (57% buy). Based on 23 analysts: 4 strong buy, 9 buy, 10 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$46.00 mean target
+7.2% upside
Buy (3.00)
$39.00 Low
$50.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $42.90 |
| Target Low | $39.00 |
| Target Mean | $46.00 |
| Target Median | $47.00 |
| Target High | $50.00 |
| # Analysts | 16 |
| Recommendation | Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.37 | $0.32 | $0.43 | 26.9% | -1.2% | 3↑ 4↓ | $2.0B | 3.8% | 10 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.49 | $0.43 | $0.56 | -1.2% | +4.0% | 6↑ 1↓ | $2.2B | 10.8% | 10 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$1.91 | $1.90 | $1.92 | 8.4% | +0.0% | 4↑ 1↓ | $10.0B | 6.5% | 17 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$2.08 | $2.02 | $2.12 | 9.1% | +0.0% | 4↑ 2↓ | $10.5B | 5.0% | 17 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.368 | |
| 7d ago | $0.372 | -0.004 |
| 30d ago | $0.372 | -0.004 |
| 60d ago | $0.386 | -0.018 |
| 90d ago | $0.367 | +0.001 |
10 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 1 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 4, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line | In-Line |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Truist Securities | INITIATE | — | Buy |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Apr 15, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line | In-Line |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Keybanc | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 13, 2026 | BMO Capital | UPGRADE | Market Perform | Outperform |
| Dec 17, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 45% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Jun 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 72.0% short (1.1M / 1.5M)
Short: 1,104,563 | Exempt: 476 | TRF Vol: 1,533,730 | Short Ratio: 72.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 77.0% short (1.3M / 1.7M)
Short: 1,272,650 | Exempt: 1,494 | TRF Vol: 1,652,798 | Short Ratio: 77.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 10, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 71.5% short (1.5M / 2.0M)
Short: 1,450,558 | Exempt: 7 | TRF Vol: 2,029,409 | Short Ratio: 71.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 63.1% short (1.1M / 1.7M)
Short: 1,079,465 | Exempt: 167 | TRF Vol: 1,711,765 | Short Ratio: 63.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 59.9% short (0.9M / 1.5M)
Short: 870,104 | Exempt: 1,658 | TRF Vol: 1,452,099 | Short Ratio: 59.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 56.8% short (1.1M / 2.0M)
Short: 1,147,769 | Exempt: 6,312 | TRF Vol: 2,021,922 | Short Ratio: 56.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 68.4% short (0.9M / 1.3M)
Short: 863,047 | Exempt: 14 | TRF Vol: 1,261,273 | Short Ratio: 68.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 70.3% short (1.4M / 2.1M)
Short: 1,444,433 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,054,758 | Short Ratio: 70.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 75.3% short (1.5M / 2.0M)
Short: 1,503,115 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,995,537 | Short Ratio: 75.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 75.4% short (1.7M / 2.3M)
Short: 1,721,849 | Exempt: 930 | TRF Vol: 2,284,041 | Short Ratio: 75.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 63.4% short (1.3M / 2.0M)
Short: 1,263,583 | Exempt: 293 | TRF Vol: 1,991,481 | Short Ratio: 63.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 66.6% short (1.3M / 1.9M)
Short: 1,254,853 | Exempt: 34 | TRF Vol: 1,883,254 | Short Ratio: 66.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 65.0% short (1.0M / 1.5M)
Short: 969,410 | Exempt: 75 | TRF Vol: 1,492,250 | Short Ratio: 65.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 64.8% short (0.9M / 1.4M)
Short: 919,127 | Exempt: 16,184 | TRF Vol: 1,419,020 | Short Ratio: 64.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: CNP — 83.3% short (2.2M / 2.7M)
Short: 2,233,851 | Exempt: 164 | TRF Vol: 2,683,218 | Short Ratio: 83.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)