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CenterPoint Energy (CNP)

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$38.91 USD

38.91
664,146

-0.02 (-0.05%)

Updated Aug 6, 2025 11:24 AM 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      

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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

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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 35% (86 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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ONE Gas Updates Investors with Near & Long-Term Guidance

ONE Gas (OGS) issues five-year guidance and this 100% regulated utility poised to benefit from planned capital expenditures.

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    Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: American Water Works, NextEra, York Water and CenterPoint

    Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: American Water Works, NextEra, York Water and CenterPoint

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      CenterPoint Energy's 5-Year Capex Plan Reflects 18% Rise

      CenterPoint Energy (CNP) aims to spend $1.66 billion in 2018, and almost the same amount in each of the following four years.

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        Did US Tax Reform Prompt CenterPoint Energy to Hike '17 View?

        Recent adjustments made in CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) bottom line, including a re-measurement of deferred tax liabilities and a credit to income tax expenses, primarily led to the raised earnings projection.

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          WEC Energy is Gaining From More Customers: Time to Buy?

          WEC Energy (WEC) is currently making the most of its improvement in service territory on the back of more customers and robust investment planning, which are expected to drive performance.

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            CenterPoint Energy Rewards Shareholders With 4% Dividend Hike

            CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) dividend hike of 4% is testament to its tradition of returning maximum value to shareholders, owing to stable cash flow position.

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              CNX Resources, CONSOL Energy Begin to Trade Post Spin-Off

              The spin-off of CONSOL Energy has resulted in formation of a natural gas focused company CNX Resources Corporation (CNX) and a coal focused company CONSOL Energy (CEIX).

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                Here's Why You Should Get Rid of CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Now

                Hurricane Harvey took a toll on CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) third-quarter results. Any adverse decision from pending regulatory cases may also affect the stock.

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                  3 Dividend-Yielding Utility Stocks to Buy in 2018

                  As we near the end of 2017, it seems to be a good time for investors to review the prospects of utility stocks and accordingly reshuffle their portfolio.

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                    Hawaiian Electric (HE) Q3 Earnings Lag, Retains '17 EPS View

                    Hawaiian Electric's (HE) total revenues of $673.2 million in the reported quarter surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $646.1 million by 4.2%

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                      Duke Energy (DUK) Beats on Q3 Earnings, Narrows 17' EPS View

                      Duke Energy's (DUK) total operating revenues in the third quarter were $6,482 million, up 6.6% from $6,576 million a year ago. The reported figure also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6,745.8 million by 3.9%.

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                        CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Q3 Earnings Miss, Revises '17 View

                        CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) total revenues in the third quarter were $2,098 million, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2,015 million by 4.1%

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                          CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Misses Q3 Earnings, Beats on Sales

                          CenterPoint Energy (CNP) currently expects to generate EPS in 2017, at or near the high end of its prior guidance range of $1.25 - $1.33.

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                            Key Predictions for Q3 Earnings Reports of DUK, AEE, CNP, PNW

                            Duke Energy, Ameren, CenterPoint and Pinnacle West are scheduled to report third quarter earnings on Nov 3.

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                              What's in Store for CenterPoint Energy (CNP) in Q3 Earnings?

                              CenterPoint Energy's (CNP) third-quarter 2017 results are expected to be impacted by effects of Harvey.

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                                Dynegy Divests Lee Facility for $180 Million to Lower Debts

                                Dynegy Inc. (DYN) lowers debt level by another $180 million stemming from the sale of its Lee Facility in Illinois.

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                                  CMS Energy's Unit to Invest $250M in Michigan's Businesses

                                  CMS Energy's (CMS) subsidiary aims to invest $250 million toward PMBC to boost small businesses in Michigan, which in turn will bolster the company's customer base.

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                                    DTE Energy (DTE) Brings Lapeer Solar Park Online in Michigan

                                    DTE Energy (DTE) brings Lapper solar project online. The company is attempting to turn itself into a full-fledged renewable energy provider.

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                                      AES Corp Expects Lower Earnings Due to Hurricane Impact

                                      The AES Corporation (AES) announces financial & operational update after hurricanes Irma & Maria impacted the company's operations.

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                                        CMS Energy's (CMS) Subsidiary Buys 24 MW Delta Solar Project

                                        CMS Energy's (CMS) subsidiary, CMS Enterprises, is set to buy Delta Solar, a 24-MW solar power project.

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                                          Alliant Energy (LNT) Set to Build 300MW Wind Farm in Iowa

                                          Alliant Energy's (LNT) Iowa Utility to collaborate with Apex Clean Energy for strengthening service reliability and fostering economic development.

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                                            Southern Company's Vogtle Project Gets $3.7 B Loan Guarantee

                                            DOE offers additional loan guarantee of $3.7 billion for Southern Company's (SO) Vogtle Project supporting the company's commitment to the nuclear power plant.

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                                              Should You Hold Eversource (ES) Stock in Your Portfolio Now?

                                              Eversource Energy (ES) can be a premier candidate for your portfolio thanks to its regulated investment and cost management.

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                                                SCANA (SCG) Receives Subpoena for Nuclear Project Documents

                                                SCANA (SCG) has been served with a subpoena for investigation of documents relating to the company's new nuclear project at V.C. Summer Nuclear Station.

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                                                  IDACORP Boosts Shareholders' Return, Hikes Dividend by 7.3%

                                                  IDACORP (IDA) hikes quarterly common stock dividend by 7.3% or 55 cents per share, taking annual cash dividend to $2.36 per share.