CenterPoint Energy Inc.

CNP|Utilities|Utilities - Regulated Electric|$41.88|P/E 27.5|MCap 28.9B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About CenterPoint Energy Inc.

CenterPoint Energy Inc. is a public utility holding company that operates regulated electric transmission and distribution, power generation, and natural gas distribution businesses across multiple states in the United States. It serves metered customers primarily in Texas, Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio through its Electric and Natural Gas segments, with a significant presence in the Houston area via its Houston Electric operations. The Electric segment delivers transmission and distribution services to customers, manages electric generation assets, and optimizes resources in the wholesale power market. The Natural Gas segment handles intrastate sales, transportation, and distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial users. As the only investor-owned electric and gas utility headquartered in Houston, Texas, CenterPoint Energy Inc. focuses on enhancing system reliability, safety, and resiliency to support growing demand in its service territories.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.02%

Annual Dividend

$0.89

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

55.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

-24.08%

Stock Price

$41.88

52-Week Range

$34.72 – $44.39

Dividend Health Score

Caution

Dividend Health Assessment

CNP's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 55.0% earnings payout ratio & 23.5% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -24.1% fcf payout ratio & 2.4x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Earnings Payout Ratio

55.0%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

-24.1%Danger

CFO Payout Ratio

23.5%Very Safe

Interest Coverage

2.4xWarning

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

49.3%Caution

Current Ratio

0.9xWarning

Debt-to-Equity

206.6Caution

Profitability

Caution

Return on Equity

9.6%Caution

Operating Margin

21.5%Safe

Gross Margin

43.8%Safe

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

3.5%Caution

Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

CNP annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

CNP earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 19, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 12, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.93%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

3.53%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-1.17%

3-Year Total Growth

25.71%

5-Year Total Growth

18.92%

10-Year Total Growth

-11.11%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$4,188.00

Annual Income

$89.00

Quarterly Income

$22.25

Monthly Income

$7.42

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CNP's current dividend yield?

CenterPoint Energy Inc. (CNP) currently has a dividend yield of 2.02%, based on a stock price of $41.88 and an annual dividend of $0.89.

When is CNP's next dividend payment date?

CNP's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-19 and the next payment date is 2026-03-12. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does CNP pay in dividends per year?

CenterPoint Energy Inc. paid $0.88 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has CNP been increasing its dividend?

CenterPoint Energy Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 3.53% and a 10-year CAGR of -1.17%.

Is CNP's dividend safe?

CenterPoint Energy Inc. has a payout ratio of 55.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is CNP's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates CenterPoint Energy Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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