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CenterPoint Energy (CNP)

CenterPoint Energy (CNP) is a utilities company operating in utilities—regulated electric. Returns tend to track regulation, capex efficiency, and interest-rate sensitivity. Use this profile to monitor momentum shifts, volatility regime, and valuation signals in one dashboard.

PRICE
$43.01
-0.42% today
RISK
MEDIUM

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$28.08B
P/E RATIO
27.2
BETA
0.59
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
2.14%
52W HIGH
$43.58
52W LOW
$33.24
VOLATILITY
15.6%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$39.83 → $43.01+7.98%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$34.38 → $43.01+25.1%
$36$39$42FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
CNP | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Utilities Sector Context

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

METRICCNPSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio27.2x16.0x 70%
Beta0.590.45More volatile
Div Yield2.14%3.50%Below avg
30d Volatility15.6%15%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
CNP(You are here)
$43.01$28.08BUtilities
NEE$91.99$191.66BUtilitiesVIEW →
DUK$129.23$100.50BUtilitiesVIEW →
SO$96.35$106.09BUtilitiesVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

CenterPoint Energy is currently trading at $43.01, which is 1.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.59, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME5.8M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CNP a good buy right now?

CenterPoint Energy trades at 27.2x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 15.6% volatility.

Does CNP pay dividends?

Yes, CenterPoint Energy offers a dividend yield of 2.14%. This translates to approximately $0.92 per share annually.

How volatile is CNP?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 15.6% and beta of 0.59,CNP is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:53 PM