CenterPoint Energy Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
CNP's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 54.6% earnings payout ratio & 21.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.4x interest coverage & Volatile profit margin stability. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 54.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 21.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 23.5%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: 2.4xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
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SafeAbout 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
2.13%
Annual Dividend
$0.89
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
54.60%
FCF Payout Ratio
21.74%
Stock Price
$41.72
52-Week Range
$35.46 – $44.47
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
May 21, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 11, 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%
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