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CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)
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07/16/2025: CNP (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
19 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $38.53
1 Year Target Price $38.53
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 12 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 17.65% | Avg. Invested days 66 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 23.52B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.35 | 1Y Target Price 38.53 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.35 | 1Y Target Price 38.53 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19 | Beta 0.58 | 52 Weeks Range 24.91 - 39.07 | Updated Date 07/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 24.91 - 39.07 | Updated Date 07/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.40% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.48 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 10.8% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.12% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.97% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.35 | Forward PE 20.7 | Enterprise Value 43928295291 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.63 |
Enterprise Value 43928295291 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.63 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.91 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.64 | Shares Outstanding 652728000 | Shares Floating 649366847 |
Shares Outstanding 652728000 | Shares Floating 649366847 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.42 | Percent Institutions 99.08 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CenterPoint Energy Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. traces its roots back to the 1880s. It officially became CenterPoint Energy in 2002, following a merger and a name change from Reliant Energy. Over time, it has expanded its operations to become a major energy delivery company.
Core Business Areas
- Electric Transmission & Distribution: Delivers electricity to homes and businesses in the Houston metropolitan area. It includes maintaining infrastructure and providing customer service.
- Natural Gas Distribution: Delivers natural gas to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, and Texas. This involves maintaining pipelines and responding to customer needs.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by its executive team, headed by the CEO. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with various departments responsible for different aspects of the business, such as operations, finance, and customer service.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Electricity Delivery: Delivery of electricity to over 2.7 million metered customers in the Houston area. CenterPoint Energy owns and operates the infrastructure, but not the electricity generation. Competitors are other utilities in Texas regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).
- Natural Gas Delivery: Delivery of natural gas to over 4 million customers in several states. Similar to electricity delivery, CenterPoint focuses on the distribution aspect. Competitors are other natural gas utilities in those states also regulated by their individual state's utility commission.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy delivery industry is undergoing a transition driven by factors such as aging infrastructure, increasing demand for renewable energy, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
Positioning
CenterPoint Energy holds a strong position in its service territories due to its established infrastructure and customer base. A key advantage is its extensive infrastructure network within the Houston metropolitan area, a growing region.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The US utilities market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. CenterPoint Energy is positioned to capture a share of this TAM by providing reliable energy delivery services in key geographic areas.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established infrastructure network
- Large customer base in growing service territories
- Reliable energy delivery services
- Strong brand recognition within service areas
Weaknesses
- Dependence on regulatory approvals
- Exposure to weather-related events
- Infrastructure susceptible to cyberattacks
- Capital-intensive operations
Opportunities
- Investments in renewable energy infrastructure
- Expansion of service territories through acquisitions
- Modernization of infrastructure with smart grid technologies
- Increased adoption of electric vehicles
Threats
- Changes in regulatory policies
- Rising interest rates
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Increased competition from alternative energy providers
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- EXC
- D
- NEE
Competitive Landscape
CenterPoint Energy's competitive advantage lies in its strong presence in growing Texas markets. Challenges include competition from larger, diversified utilities.
Major Acquisitions
InfraSource Services
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 850
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded utility services capabilities and geographic footprint.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: CenterPoint's historical growth has been driven by population growth in its service territories and investments in infrastructure.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth driven by population increases and investments in infrastructure improvements.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in renewable energy and modernization of the electric grid.
Summary
CenterPoint Energy is a stable utility company with a strong presence in growing markets. Its strengths lie in its established infrastructure and reliable service. However, regulatory challenges and capital intensity pose risks. The company should focus on renewable energy investments and grid modernization for future growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10K, 10Q)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance may change.
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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