Is CNP a good investment in 2026?

CenterPoint Energy trades at a P/E ratio of 27.3, with medium volatility (16.1% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of CNP?

Based on 30-day volatility of 16.1%, CNP has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.54 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does CNP pay dividends?

Yes, CenterPoint Energy has a dividend yield of 2.11%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$28.47B

P/E RATIO

27.3

BETA

0.54

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

2.11%

52W HIGH

$44.04

52W LOW

$34.10

VOLATILITY

16.1%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$40.05 → $43.61+8.89%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$35.48 → $43.61+22.9%

CNP | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/9/2026

Utilities Sector Context

Stable, regulated sector providing electricity, gas, and water services.

METRIC	CNP	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	27.3x	16.0x	↑ 70%
Beta	0.54	0.45	More volatile
Div Yield	2.11%	3.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	16.1%	15%	Higher risk

TOP UTILITIES PEERS

NENEE DUDUK SOSO

Competitors Analysis

Compare CNP's key metrics against its main utilities sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
CNCNP(You are here)	$43.61	$28.47B	Utilities	—
NENEE	$91.02	$189.64B	Utilities	VIEW →
DUDUK	$132.50	$103.04B	Utilities	VIEW →
SOSO	$97.48	$109.12B	Utilities	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

CenterPoint Energy is currently trading at $43.61, which is 1.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.54, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME5.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CNP a good buy right now?

CenterPoint Energy trades at 27.3x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 16.1% volatility.

Does CNP pay dividends?

Yes, CenterPoint Energy offers a dividend yield of 2.11%. This translates to approximately $0.92 per share annually.

How volatile is CNP?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 16.1% and beta of 0.54,CNP is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.