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CenterPoint Energy (CNP)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$38.93 USD

38.93
4,035,919

-0.23 (-0.59%)

Updated Aug 5, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $38.93 0.00 (0.00%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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2-Buy of 5   2      

Style Scores:

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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C Value D Growth D Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 33% (81 out of 246)

Industry: Utility - Electric Power

Zacks News

Incorporated in 2002, Houston, TX-based CenterPoint Energy Inc. is a domestic energy delivery company that provides electric transmission & distribution, natural gas distribution and competitive natural gas sales and services operations. The company maintains the wires, poles and electric infrastructure serving more than 2.5 million metered customers in the greater Houston area and in southwestern Indiana. CenterPoint Energy also owns and operates nearly 1,300 megawatts of electric generation capacity in Indiana. The company also owns a 54.1% limited partner interest in Enable Midstream Partners, a publicly traded master limited partnership it jointly controls with OGE Energy Corp.

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Southern Company's Georgia Power Freezes Base Rates Through 2028

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CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Could Be a Great Choice

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Here's Why You Should Include NiSource Stock in Your Portfolio Now

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Southern's Units Expand RNG Portfolio, Boost Clean Energy Goals

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American Electric to Gain From Investments and Renewable Expansion

AEP boosts renewable capacity with billions in planned spending, but high debt levels raise solvency concerns.

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FirstEnergy Benefits From Investments & Infrastructure Upgrades

FE's focus on infrastructure upgrades should improve its service reliability and overall performance.

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UGI's AmeriGas Propane to Divest Hawaii Assets by Fiscal Q4 2025

UGI's subsidiary offloads Hawaii propane assets, aims to cut debt and sharpen operational focus.

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging CenterPoint Energy (CNP) This Year?

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Reasons to Include CenterPoint Stock in Your Portfolio Right Now

CNP's $48.5 billion capital plan, strong dividend growth and renewable energy push make it a standout in utility investing now.

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Evergy Benefits From Strategic Investments & Renewable Expansion

EVRG's strategic investment plans help it expand its operations in the transmission market. Focus on renewable expansion should boost its performance.

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Exelon to Gain From Investments and Cost Management Initiatives

EXC boosts its capital plan by 10%, targeting stronger utility operations and 7.4% rate-based growth by 2028.

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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes? Let's find out.

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DTE Energy Rides on Clean Energy Focus and Smart Investments

DTE is expected to gain from its renewable energy and infrastructure spending, but high debt and energy trading headwinds pose risks.

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Duke Energy's Unit Seeks Rate Hike to Build Smarter Grid

DUK's unit seeks a $74.8M rate hike in South Carolina to fund grid upgrades and increase the reliability of its services.

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WEC Energy Rides on Strategic Investments & Focus on Clean Energy

WEC continues to benefit from its strategic investment plans. Its focus on clean energy and customer growth should also drive performance.

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Reasons to Include California Water Stock in Your Portfolio Right Away

CWT's steady earnings growth, dividend strength and infrastructure expansion make it a compelling utility stock pick now.

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PSEG Stock Thrives on Smart Investments and Clean Energy Focus

PEG is poised to benefit from clean energy measures. The company is also investing in transmission and distribution infrastructure to meet customers' demand.

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Southern Company's Georgia Power Prepares for a Storm-Heavy 2025

SO's Georgia Power boosts grid resilience and urges customer safety as NOAA predicts a severe hurricane season in 2025.

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Here's Why You Must Add National Grid Stock to Your Portfolio Now

NGG is a solid investment pick due to its earnings growth projections, systematic capital expenditure plan and large-scale renewable energy projects.

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Eversource Benefits From Strategic Investments & Renewable Focus

ES targets $24.2 billion in capital upgrades by 2029, boosting grid reliability and advancing New England's clean energy shift.

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Alliant Energy Benefits From Investments & Renewable Expansion

LNT continues to benefit from its strategic investments that are targeted toward renewables and grid upgrades amid rising demand.

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Has Atmos Energy (ATO) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year?

Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Why CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have what it takes? Let's find out.

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CMS Energy Thrives on Strategic Investments & Renewable Growth

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Here's Why Hold Strategy Is Apt for Southern Company Stock Now

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