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CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)
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09/11/2025: CNP (4-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY since 35 days. Simulated Profits (1.65%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Number of Analysts
19 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $40.36
1 Year Target Price $40.36
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 19.54% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/11/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 24.67B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.43 | 1Y Target Price 40.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.43 | 1Y Target Price 40.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19 | Beta 0.56 | 52 Weeks Range 25.67 - 39.16 | Updated Date 09/10/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 25.67 - 39.16 | Updated Date 09/10/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.26% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.43 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 10.42% | Operating Margin (TTM) 21.19% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.76% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.43 | Forward PE 19.88 | Enterprise Value 45350547520 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.75 |
Enterprise Value 45350547520 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.05 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.23 | Shares Outstanding 652865024 | Shares Floating 649404694 |
Shares Outstanding 652865024 | Shares Floating 649404694 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.45 | Percent Institutions 100.63 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CenterPoint Energy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CenterPoint Energy was formed in 2002 from the merger of Reliant Energy's regulated operations with Houston Industries. It provides electricity and natural gas services, primarily in the South Central United States.
Core Business Areas
- Electric Transmission & Distribution: Delivers electricity to approximately 2.7 million metered customers in the Houston metropolitan area.
- Natural Gas Distribution: Delivers natural gas to approximately 3.6 million customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
- Infrastructure Services: Provides construction and maintenance services to energy and telecom companies.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by Scott M. Prochazka (President & CEO). The organizational structure includes various departments overseeing electric and gas operations, finance, legal, and strategy.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity Delivery: Delivery of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Houston area. Market share in the Houston area is significant, close to 100% for distribution in its service territory, but this is distribution only. Competitors are retail electric providers (REPs) who sell the electricity to end consumers.
- Natural Gas Delivery: Delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in multiple states. Market share varies by region, but generally holds strong regional positions. Competitors are other natural gas distribution companies in those regions (e.g., ONE Gas, Atmos Energy).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The utility industry is undergoing transformation due to increased renewable energy adoption, smart grid technologies, and regulatory changes. Demand for reliable and affordable energy remains crucial.
Positioning
CenterPoint Energy is a significant player in the electric and natural gas distribution market, with a strong presence in the South Central United States. Its competitive advantages include its established infrastructure, regulatory relationships, and large customer base.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for utilities is in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. CenterPoint Energy is well-positioned to capture a share of this market, focusing on its core service territories and infrastructure investments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established infrastructure
- Large customer base
- Geographic diversification in natural gas distribution
- Strong regulatory relationships
- Reliable service
Weaknesses
- Exposure to weather-related events
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Capital intensive operations
- Debt levels
- Geographic concentration in electricity distribution
Opportunities
- Investments in smart grid technologies
- Expansion of renewable energy infrastructure
- Growth in customer base
- Infrastructure upgrades
- Acquisitions of smaller utilities
Threats
- Changes in regulatory policies
- Increased competition from alternative energy sources
- Economic downturns
- Rising interest rates
- Cybersecurity threats
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NEE
- DUK
- SO
- EXC
- AEP
Competitive Landscape
CenterPoint Energy faces competition from other utilities, renewable energy providers, and distributed generation technologies. It aims to maintain its competitive edge through infrastructure investments and customer service.
Major Acquisitions
Enable Midstream Partners
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7200
- Strategic Rationale: Expand operations into midstream operations and increase natural gas delivery capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been steady, driven by population growth in its service areas and infrastructure investments.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued steady growth, driven by infrastructure investments and population growth in Texas. Renewables and ESG efforts are also poised for growth.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in smart grid technology, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
Summary
CenterPoint Energy is a stable utility company with a strong presence in the South Central US. It benefits from a large customer base and established infrastructure. Regulatory changes and competition from alternative energy sources pose potential challenges. Recent strategic initiatives focus on infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy investments.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Company Reports
- Industry Analysis Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual risk tolerance and due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About CenterPoint Energy Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1970-01-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Jason P. Wells CPA | ||
Sector Utilities | Industry Utilities - Regulated Electric | Full time employees 8872 | |
Full time employees 8872 | |||
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. operates as a public utility holding company in the United States. The company operates in Electric and Natural Gas segments. The Electric segment provides electric transmission and distribution services to electric customers and electric generation assets, as well as optimizes assets in the wholesale power market in Indiana Electric's service territory. The Natural Gas segment engages in the intrastate natural gas sales, and natural gas transportation and distribution for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas; permanent pipeline connections through interconnects with various interstate and intrastate pipeline companies; and provides home appliance maintenance and repair services to customers in Minnesota and home repair protection plans to natural gas customers in Indiana, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas through a third party. As of December 31, 2024, it served approximately 2,818,343 metered customers; owned 352 substations with transformer capacity of 80,659 megavolt amperes; and owned and operated approximately 219 miles of intrastate pipeline in Louisiana and Texas. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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